The bottom contact sled, weighing over 2500 lbs and measuring 7 feet 

 wide by 9 feet long and 6 feet high, kept the camera consistently focused at 

 one meter. During the operation a number of test strips were developed to 

 monitor camera performance, which appeared to be excellent. 

 OCEANOGRAPHIC MOORINGS 



Two surface-buoyed moorings were constructed to which continuous 

 bottom temperature recorders were attached . These recorders were 

 modified FBK's (Fishnet Bathykymographs) that stored the data on magnetic 

 tape. 



The moorings were set in the area of Veatch Canyon; one at the head of 

 the canyon in the canyon in 90 m and the other further down the slope at 180 m 



Data were retrieved successfully from each station, however, on the 

 second haulback of the 90 m mooring the temperature recorder was lost. 

 The cause of failure seemed to be chafing that subsequently lead to a 

 termination pulling out at the bottom end of the mooring wire. 



The data gathered in this experiment will be used to help develop design 

 specifications for a Conshelf Temperature Recorder. 

 RESULTS 



An analysis of the samples and collected data is presently in progress. 

 A report describing the quantitative distribution of the American lobster 

 and northern crab is in preparation and will be issued in late fall, 1973. 

 A full report on all aspects of the cruise should be completed in early 1974. 



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