mesozoo_moc
PI: Michael Roman
dataset: Carbon biomass mesozooplankton, MOCNESS oblique tows
project/cruise: Process 5 TN050 Summer monsoon in the Arabian Sea
ship: R/V Thomas Thompson
Sampling Protocols
Analysis methodology referenced in:
Roman, M.R. et al, Zooplankton variability on the equator
at 140W during the JGOFS EqPac Study. Deep Sea Research
II, 42(2-3) : 673-693, 1995
Parameter Description Units
event event number, from event log
sta station number
sta_std Arabian Sea standard station identifier
depth_begin depth sample collection began meters
depth_end depth sample collection stopped meters
depth_mid mid point of sample collection depth range meters
mzp_C_64_200 carbon biomass of mesozooplankton in mmol C m^2
size fraction 64-200 micrometers
mzp_C_gt_200 carbon biomass of mesozooplankton in mmol C m^2
size fraction greater than 200 micrometers