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Aleutian kelp forest
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2008
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Thomas G. Thompson
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Project Title: |
Kelp forest interaction webs in the Aleutian archipelago: patterns and mechanisms of change following the collapse of an apex predator |
Project Status: |
Submitted |
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Principal Investigator: |
Brenda Konar, UAF_CFOS |
Project Institution: |
UAF_CFOS |
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Project ID: |
101527 |
Version #: |
3 |
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Date Submitted: |
3/17/2008 7:07:00 PM |
Created By: |
Brenda Konar |
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Date Last Modified: |
2/5/2009 2:01:00 PM |
URI Serial #: |
None |
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Funding Agencies: |
NSF/BIO - OCE-0647635 - Funded |
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Summary of Field Work: |
We will conduct subtidal surveys of kelp forests and surveys of sea otters using small skiffs. Subtidal work will be done with AAUS scuba divers. We also will be conducting bottom trawls for sea urchins and doing CTD casts at select locations. |
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Summary of Facility Requirements: |
We would like to use as many small skiff as the chartered vessel has available (including outboards and gas). We will bring extra skiffs if needed. We would like 3-4 skiffs. We also either need (or will bring) a scuba air compressor, CTD, and small bottom trawl. We will need a crane or wench for the trawl and CTD. We would ike access to some freezer space. We will need space to clean and dry scuba gear (an indoor area is preferred for this), fill tanks, and process samples. Tank filling and sample processing can occur either inside or out. |
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Summary of other requirements and comments: |
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Type of Request: |
Primary Ship Use |
Request Status: |
Submitted |
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Request ID: |
1002046 |
Created By: |
Brenda Konar |
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Date Last Modified: |
3/18/2008 1:59:00 PM |
Date Submitted: |
3/17/2008 7:48:00 PM |
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Year: |
2008
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Ship/Facility: |
Thomas G. Thompson
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Optimum Start Date:
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6/1/2008 |
Dates to Avoid: |
Dates that we have available are June 1 to June 25 |
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Earliest Start Date: |
6/1/2008 |
Multi-Ship Op: |
No |
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Latest Start Date: |
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Other Ship(s): |
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Operating Days Needed: |
Science Days |
Mob Days |
De-Mob Days |
Estimated Transit Days |
Total Days |
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18 |
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18 |
Repeating Cruise?
(within same year) |
Yes |
Interval: |
1 per year |
# of Cruises: |
3 |
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Description of Repeating cruise requirements: |
Requirements are the same for each year. Locations vary slightly. Timing can vary slightly. |
Justification/Explanation for ship choice, dates,
conflicts, number of days & multi-ship operations: |
We need 18 days to visit approximately 3 island groups (in the Aluetians) per year. Each island group has between 2-6 islands. |
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Short Description of Op Area
for use in schedules: |
Aleutians |
| Description of Op Area: |
Our study area is the Aleutians (between Attu and Unalaska). In 2008, we would like to start the cruise on Adak. |
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Lat/Long |
Marsden Grid |
Navy Op Area |
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Beginning
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51° 31.2' N
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176° 22.8' W
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Ending
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51° 31.2' N
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176° 22.8' W
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Show Degrees Minutes |
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Foreign Clearance Required? |
No |
Coastal States:
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 Important Info on Foreign Research Clearances
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Are you or any member in your science party bringing in any science equipment items which are regulated for export by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)?
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No |
If yes, have you applied for the necessary permits through your export control office?
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No |
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Comments about foreign clearance requirements or
description of any other special permitting requirements
(e.g., MMPA, ESA, IHA, Marine Sanctuaries, etc.) |
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Requested Start Port |
Intermediate Port(s) |
Requested End Port |
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None |
None |
None |
Explanation/justification for requested
ports and dates of intermediate stops
or to list additional port stops |
We will start on Adak Island and then will go to Attu Island. We will island hop back from Attu, stopping at approximarely 15 islands. |
Important Info on Working in Foreign Ports
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Chief Scientist: |
Brenda Konar, UAF_CFOS |
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# in Science Party |
15 |
# of different science teams |
1 |
# Marine Technicians to be
provided by ship operator:
(include in science party total)
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1 |
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Explanation of Science Party Requirements and Technician Requirements |
We need someone to help us do the CTD casts and bottom trawling |
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 Dynamic Positioning |  ADCP | Multibeam | Seismic |
| Dredging/Coring/Large Dia. Trawl Wire | Stern A-frame | Fiber Optic (.681) | 0.680 Coax Wire |
| SCUBA Diving | Radioisotope use - briefly describe | NO Radioisotope use/Natural level work | Other Operator Provided Inst. - Describe |
| 0 PI-Provided Vans - briefly describe | MOCNESS | | |
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Explain Instrumentation or Capability
requirements that could affect choice
of ship in scheduling. |
CTD casts and bottom trawling
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Explain Major Ancillary Facilities
Requirements and list description
and provider for "other" systems. |
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