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SAMPLING METADATA

Sampling and Processing Summary
Specific sampling methods and/or documentation were not available for this data set.

Sampling Gear Net Mesh Tow Method
( depth range )
# of Tow
% of all Tows
Ring Net 310 um oblique
down-to ~100 m
35 11.8 %
Ring Net 310 um oblique
down-to ~250 m
3 1.0 %
Ring Net 660 um oblique
under ~25 m
43 14.5 %
Ring Net 660 um oblique
down-to ~50 m
46 15.5 %
Ring Net 660 um oblique
down-to ~100 m
55 18.5 %
Ring Net 660 um oblique
down-to ~250 m
27 9.1 %
1-meter (diameter) plankton net 656 um horizontal
"surface"
88 29.6 %
  TOTAL TOWS 297 
Sub-Collection:   EQUAPAC COPEPOD
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