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Science Mission Task Task 4.4: Multidisciplinary seafloor observatory trials in the vicinity of the Poseidon-Pylos cable   

Tasks:

• To perform two surveys from 1000-5500m in the vicinity of the Poseidon-Pylos cable and
• Analyse images and environmental data from surveys.
• Combine data with existing data from other disciplines (e.g. seismic, geological, organic matter).
• Produce report identifying potential sites for permanent observatory.
• Perform concentrated observations at potential sites for permanent observatory.
• Analyse images and environmental data from concentrated survey.

Status: This is work in progress. A lander is due to be deployed from the RV Pelagic in December '09 to do undertake some of this really deep work.