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RESTORE MT17 Mesophotic Cruise, Ship: R/V Manta, ROV: Mohawk
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2021
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Description:The objectives of this expedition were to locate and sample biological specimens from mesophotic coral habitats in the FGBNMS (Figure 1) between 50 (150 ft) and 100 meters (300 ft). Two octocoral species were targeted in this expedition: Hypnogorgia pendula and Swiftia exserta. Populations of these species were impacted by the DWH oil spill (Etnoyer et al., 2016; Silva et al., 2016). Samples were preserved onboard for population genetic studies. Specifically, the primary objectives of this expedition were to: (1) locate known populations of mesophotic coral species in the areas protected by the FGBNMS; (2) collect deepwater coral specimens for population genetic analyses and DNA barcoding; This expedition provided the opportunity to support additional ongoing projects that aim to increase our understanding of the biology and ecology of deepwater coral species and associated fauna in the Gulf of Mexico. The secondary objectives of this expedition was to: (3) collect video and image data of deepwater coral benthic communities.
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