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Scattering layers and vertical distribution of oceanic animals off Oregon

Creator:

Pearcy, William G. and Mesecar, Roderick S.

Abstract:

This paper reviews some of the distributional features of vertically migrating micronekton off Oregon; describes a new, conducting-cable, midwater-trawl system using an eight-net, opening-closing cod-end unit; and gives some preliminary results on trawl catches relative to sound-scattering layers. A variable complex of organisms, including euphausiids, a sergestid shrimp, and mesopelagic...

Resource Type:

Conference Proceeding