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Cruise Information «Lophelia» (080130)

Brief description of purpose of cruise
Shelf. EU FP6 project HERMES. Interaction between cold-water coral reefs and passing water bodies. Recovery of coral reefs.

Name: R/V Lophelia
Nationality: Swedish
Call. sign: OW 2252
Registration port and number: SFC 608
Dates of cruise: From 8 February to 30 December 2008
Operating authority: Sven Lovén Centrum för marina vetenskaper
Owner: Sven Lovén Centrum för marina vetenskaper
Name of master: Tomas Lundälv and Lisbeth Jonsson
Scientist in charge: Tomas Lundälv
Geographical area: 59º15,685N; 10º42,460E
58º40,410N; 10º02,275E
58º34,490N; 10º16,235E
58º58,560N; 11º04,780E
59º04,910N; 11º10,785E
Map over area:
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Date of application: 30 January 2008
Date granted: 27 Mars 2008

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The results and conclusions of the cruise:

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