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 |