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SAMPLING METADATA

Sampling and Processing Summary
Vertical samples were collected with a standard depth of 200 meters to the surface using a standard two meter long plankton neter with a mouth-opening of 45 cm (diameter) and 65 micrometer mesh net (nylon bolting cloth #25, Monyl-Zurich Bolting Cloth Mfg. Co. Ltd.)

Horizontal samples used a 300 micrometer mesh net (nylon bolting cloth #3, same company). The horizontal haul was carried out for 15 minutes.


Sampling Gear Net Mesh Tow Method
( depth range )
# of Tow
% of all Tows
Plankton Net (Nylon) 65 um vertical
down-to ~250 m
29 31.2 %
Plankton Net (Nylon) 300 um horizontal
"surface"
30 32.3 %
Standard UNESCO (1968) with 200 um mesh and a 57cm mouth 200 um horizontal
"surface"
34 36.6 %
  TOTAL TOWS 93 
Sub-Collection:   CYPRUS (Chypre) COPEPOD
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