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Cruise Information Polarstern (040825)

Brief description of purpose of cruise:
Study formation and circulation of Antarctic water masses , and deep sea biodiversity.

Name: Polarstern
Nationality: German
Call. sign: DBLK
Registration port and number:  
Dates of cruise: From 21 January to 6 April 2005
Operating authority: Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven
Owner: Stiftung Alfred-Wegner-Institut für Polar- und Meeresforshung, Bremerhaven
Name of master: Stefan Schwarze
Scientist in charge: Dr. E. Fahrbach
Geographical area: 54°20’S - 54°33’S and 03°13’S - 03°36’E
Map over area:
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Date of application: 25 August 2004
Date granted: 02 Desember 2004

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The results and conclusions of the cruise:

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Report: Bouvet Island: a stepping stone in the Southern Ocean?