| Brief description of purpose of cruise |
| Pilot study of the role of coastal states in the global carbon cycle. Testing of the hypothesis of a “continental shelf pump” for uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with subsequent transport to the open sea |
| Name: | RV Pelagia |
| Nationality: | Netherlands (Dutch flag) |
| Call. sign: | PGRQ |
| Dates of cruise: | From 04 February to 15 March 2002 |
| Operating authority: | Netherlands Institute For Sea Research |
| Owner: | Netherlands Institute For Sea Research |
| Name of master: | J.H. Groot |
| Scientist in charge: | Dr. H. Thomas |
| Geographical area: | 50°N – 61°N, 3°W – 11°E, North Sea |
| Date of application: | 24 September 2001 |
| Date granted: | 8 December 2001 |
