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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
MOCNESS (Multiple Opening and Closing Nets and Environment Sampling System) 333 um oblique
down-to ~50 m
53 12.5 %
MOCNESS (Multiple Opening and Closing Nets and Environment Sampling System) 333 um oblique
down-to ~100 m
160 37.8 %
Tucker Trawl 3-net opening/closing 333 um oblique
down-to ~50 m
25 5.9 %
Tucker Trawl 3-net opening/closing 333 um oblique
down-to ~100 m
46 10.9 %
Tucker Trawl 3-net opening/closing 333 um oblique
down-to ~250 m
28 6.6 %
Manta Net (neuston sampler) 333 um surface
"surface"
94 22.2 %
Double Bongo (as one sample) 333 um oblique
down-to ~50 m
17 4.0 %
  TOTAL TOWS 423 
Sub-Collection:   NMFS-PFEL Zooplankton COPEPOD
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