Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Cruise Planning Synopsis


AT50-04: Young "Seep Larval Dispersal"

Ship

R/V Atlantis

Vehicles

HOV Alvin
- added HOV Alvin on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Cruise Party

Shawn Arellano: Principal Investigator
Western Washington University, Shannon Point Marine Center 1900 Shannon Pt. Road Anacortes, WA USA 98221
+1 360 213 2188
Shawn.Arellano@wwu.edu

David Eggleston: Principal Investigator
NC State University 303 College Circle Morehead City, NC US 27695
+1 919 515 7840
eggleston@ncsu.edu

Craig Young: Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator
University of Oregon 63466 Boat Basin Road P.O. BOX 5389 Charleston, OR 97420, OR US 97420
+1 541 888 2581 ext. 299
cmyoung@uoregon.edu
- added Craig Young as Chief Scientist on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added Shawn Arellano as Principal Investigator on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added David Eggleston as Principal Investigator on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added Craig Young as Principal Investigator on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Departure: Oct 13, 2022

Pensacola, FL

Arrival: Nov 1, 2022

Charleston, SC

Operations Area

Western Atlantic Margin, Florida Keys, Northern and Eastern Gulf of Mexico
- Western Atlantic Margin, Florida Keys, Northern and Eastern Gulf of Mexico on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Lat/Lon: 88° 0.0′ W
- set lon to 88° 0.0′ W on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Depth Range: 350 / 3500
- set min to 350, set max to 3500 on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will the vessel be operating within 200 NM of a foreign country? Cuba, Bahamas
- Cuba, Bahamas on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Are visas or special travel documents required? no
- set to no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Objectives

Determine vertical distribution of deep-sea larvae in the water column at all sites by direct collection.

Estimate dispersal potential and distribution of larvae using isotopic and geochemical methods.

Obtain fall samples of various seep organisms to complete analysis of gametogenesis as a function of species and depths.

Determine if the larvae of methane seep species limited to the Gulf of Mexico can transit around the Florida Peninsula.

Assess the amount of energy exported from methane seeps in the form of gametes to the overlying water column.

Model the dispersal of seep larvae using data on dispersal times, vertical distribution and currents.

Continue biological studies of deep-sea calcareous sponges, epizooic associates of tubeworms and bivalves, and several undescribed species of polychaetes and ophiuroids.

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Determine vertical distribution of deep-sea larvae in the water column at all sites by direct collection.

Estimate dispersal potential and distribution of larvae using isotopic and geochemical methods.

Obtain fall samples of various seep organisms to complete analysis of gametogenesis as a function of species and depths.

Determine if the larvae of methane seep species limited to the Gulf of Mexico can transit around the Florida Peninsula.

Assess the amount of energy exported from methane seeps in the form of gametes to the overlying water column.

Model the dispersal of seep larvae using data on dispersal times, vertical distribution and currents.

Continue biological studies of deep-sea calcareous sponges, epizooic associates of tubeworms and bivalves, and several undescribed species of polychaetes and ophiuroids.

 on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Activities

Recover instruments and collectors from 6 long-term larval observatories. As this is the final cruise, none will be redeployed.

Collect methane seep animals for gametogenic studies and genetics.

Collect juvenile seep animals for work on geochemistry and isotope analysis.

CTD collections for water-column bacteria.

Filming in Alvin and on ship.

Night-time MOCNESS collections of larvae at a range of depths.

Sorting, fixation and photography of larval forms.
- Recover instruments and collectors from 6 long-term larval observatories. As this is the final cruise, none will be redeployed.

Collect methane seep animals for gametogenic studies and genetics.

Collect juvenile seep animals for work on geochemistry and isotope analysis.

CTD collections for water-column bacteria.

Filming in Alvin and on ship.

Night-time MOCNESS collections of larvae at a range of depths.

Sorting, fixation and photography of larval forms. on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Additional Info

Pre-cruise Planning Meeting: Teleconference
- Teleconference on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Meeting Notes: Zoom preferred
- Zoom preferred on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Media personnel on board: Video, IMAX Film Crew
- Video, IMAX Film Crew on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Stephen Low Productions, a Canadian film company will have a small team on board filming a large-screen IMAX film called "Born in the Abyss" that features the upgraded Alvin in a story about deep-sea larval research. The project, originally suggested by Bruce Strickrott, is funded by the National Science Foundation.
- Stephen Low Productions, a Canadian film company will have a small team on board filming a large-screen IMAX film called "Born in the Abyss" that features the upgraded Alvin in a story about deep-sea larval research. The project, originally suggested by Bruce Strickrott, is funded by the National Science Foundation. on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Stations:

Supporting documentation:

Funding

Funding Agency: NSF
Grant or contract number: 1851383
Funding Agency: nsf
Grant or contract number: 2215692

Scientific Instrumentation for R/V Atlantis

Shipboard Equipment

A-Frame,
Deionized Water System,
Science Underway Seawater System,
Multibeam ,
Fume Hood,
Crane
-added A-Frame on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Crane on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Deionized Water System on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Fume Hood on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Multibeam on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Science Underway Seawater System on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Shipboard Communication

Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet
-added Basic Internet access via HiSeasNet on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

CTD/Water Sampling

911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors,
Mocness
-added 911+ Rosette 24-position, 10-liter bottle Rosette with dual T/C sensors on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Mocness on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Critical CTD Sensors

Sample Storage

Climate Controlled Walk-in,
Scientific Walk-in Freezer,
Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator
-added Climate Controlled Walk-in on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Scientific Walk-in Freezer on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Scientific Walk-in Refrigerator on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Storage Notes: We would like both of the walkins to be refrigerators, one at 4 degrees C and one at 7 degrees C
- added We would like both of the walkins to be refrigerators, one at 4 degrees C and one at 7 degrees C on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation?no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Navigation Notes:

Winches

CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire,
Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire
-added CTD Winch with .322" Electro-mechanical wire on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Hydro Winch with .25" hydro wire on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Winch Notes: appropriate winch for MOCNESS
- added appropriate winch for MOCNESS on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Winch Notes:

Standard Oceanographic Cables

Slip ring required? no
Non-standard wire required? no
Traction winch required? no

Specialized Deck Equipment

Mooring Deployment/Recovery Equipment Required: no Type: 
Cruise Specific Science Winch Required: no Type: 
Nets Required: yes Type: mocness
Nets Revisions

- Nets Required? : added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
- Type : added mocness on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Over the Side Equipment

Will you be bringing any equipment (winches, blocks, etc.) that lowers instruments over the side? no

Special Requirements

Elecrical Power: no Identify 
Equipment Handling: no Identify: 
Inter/intraship Communications: no Identify: 
Science Stowage: no Identify: 
Water: no Identify: 

Additional Cruise Items/Activities

Explosive Devices:no
Portable Air Compressors:no
Flammable Gases:no
Small Boat Operations:no
SCUBA Diving Operations:no

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Describe deployment method and quantity:

Radioactive Material

Radioiosotopes:no

Additional Information

Is night time work anticipated on this cruise?yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Specialized tech support (Seabeam, coring, other):
mocness and lab work, multibeam assistance
- added mocness and lab work, multibeam assistance on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Other required equipment and special needs:

Scientific Instrumentation for HOV Alvin


Current Chart(s):

What type of samples do you expect to collect?slurp samples in interstices of mussel beds various larger animals, including lots of mussels
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller null

Site Survey

Will you provide detailed charts of the work area(s)?yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
If no, willl you need R/V Atlantis to generate maps of the work area(s)?no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Will you need post-dive maps of the work area generated?no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Navigation

Will you be using Long Base Line (LBL) navigation? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
How many nets? null
How many tansponders? null
Will you be using Ultra-short baseline (USBL) navigation for other than Alvin operations?no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Vehicle Equipment

Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12,
Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24,
CTD,
Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber,
Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack),
Scoop nets,
Slurp pump: 5-chamber high flow,
Tube cores: 8 core array
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 12 on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Bio collection boxes: 12 x 12 x 24 on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added CTD on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Large capacity slurp samplers: multi-chamber on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Niskin bottles (1L bottle rack) on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Scoop nets on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Slurp pump: 5-chamber high flow on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
-added Tube cores: 8 core array on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
- added slurp samples in interstices of mussel beds various larger animals, including lots of mussels on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Elevators

Will you be using elevators to transport samples to the surface?yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, how many would you anticipate? possibly to deploy and recover larval pumps
- added possibly to deploy and recover larval pumps on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Science Supplied Equipment

Are you supplying equipment to be used on HOV Alvin no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has this equipment been used on Alvin before? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Please give a brief description of the equipment, its intended purpose, the cruise # it was last used on if any and its deployment method.
Does this equipment use an external pressure housing? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has the pressure housing been tested per Alvin Pressure Test requirements? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Pressure housing schematic with dimensions and include air and water weights.
Air weight of this equipment?
Water weight of this equipment?
Does the equipment require a power interface from Alvin? no
Voltage required
Power required
Data Interface
Does the equipment meet the electrical requirements of the Alvin User Manual? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Please provide power and comms specifics, wiring diagram, pinout, and wiring harness in advance of the cruise.
Does this equipment require hydraulic inputs from the vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Hydraulic schematic of the equipment requirements.
Does this equipment require manipulation? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, please describe how the equipment is to be manipulated:
Will this equipment be deployed off the vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, please describe how the equipment is intended for deployment:
If yes, will the equipment be disconnected from the vehicle and left in situ? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
How long will the deployment be?
Will the equipment be recovered by the same vehicle? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Do you intend to recover any other previously deployed equipment? yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
If yes, please describe this equipment:
lowell instrument tilt current meter
PVC larval traps
site markers
Technicap carousel larval collectiors
- added lowell instrument tilt current meter
PVC larval traps
site markers
Technicap carousel larval collectiors on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Does this equipment use any glass spheres for either buoyancy or as pressure housings? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Does the equipment have an associated computer or control panel for remote operation from the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Has the computer or control panel been gas tested for use in the personnel sphere? no
- added no on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Hazardous Material

Will hazardous material be utilized?yes
- added yes on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller
Describe deployment method and quantity:
formaldehyde in larval traps that will be recovered
- added formaldehyde in larval traps that will be recovered on Aug 2, 2022 3:28 PM by Sarah Fuller

Additional Information

Brief operations description or comments:
Navy Clearance:

Checklist & Notes

Checklist

U.S. Customs Form: no
Diplomatic Clearance: no
Date Submitted:
Date Approved:
Agent Information:
Countries:
Notes:
Isotope Use Approval: no
Isotope Notes:
SCUBA Diving: no

Checklist

SSSG Tech: