4. Archive and preserve sediment samples for future melobenthic work. 



5. Collection and description of phytoplankton in the area over con- 

 tamination and uncontaminated sediments. 



6. Collection of contaminated sediment and appropriate controls for 

 laboratory studies (bioassays, benthic nutrient flux, O2 uptake, etc). 



7. Qualitative dredge samples for collection of epibenthos for histo- 

 pathologic studies. 



8. Collection of ichthyoplankton for oil effects research at NMFS. 



41° lO'N 



40° 50' 



Proposed sample stations for Endeavor cruise EN-005c 

 10-fathom contours are shown. 



V-38 



