Research Cruises

The Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) research cruises are based on University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) vessels and an integral part of the Science And Technology University Research Network (SATURN). A series of oceanographic research cruises are scheduled for 2008 in the Pacific Ocean and Columbia River.

September 2008 Research Cruise
Click here to learn more about the current research cruise operation in the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean.

2008 CMOP Cruises

Apr 10 to Apr 17—Wecoma,
Chief Scientist: Lydie Herfort
» Wecoma Cruise Plan (.doc)

May 27 to Jun 07—Wecoma,
Chief Scientist: Tawnya Peterson
» Wecoma Cruise Plan (.doc)
» Cruise Web Page

Jul 07 to Jul 24—Barnes,
Chief Scientist: Joe Needoba
» Barnes Cruise Plan
» Calendar
» Cruise Web Page

Jul 10 to Jul 28—Wecoma,
Chief Scientist: Byron Crump
» Wecoma Cruise Plan (.doc)
» Cruise Web Page
» Chief Scientist Blog
» Cruise Video Blog

Sep 13 to Oct 01—Wecoma
Chief Scientist: Murray Levine, Tim Cowles, & Steve Pierce
» Cruise Web Page
» Chief Scientist Blog - Leg 1 of Cruise
» Chief Scientist Blog - Leg 2 of Cruise
» Chief Scientist Blog - Leg 3 of Cruise
» Wecoma Cruise Plan (.doc rev 09/04/08)

Research

Research Cruises - Find out whats going on aboard the research vessel. Read the Chief Scientist's Blog or watch the new video Sailing on the Wecoma

Lydie Herfort is a post-doctoral fellow and aquatic microbiologist. Read More

Visual Data: Picture This! is a class offered this fall to high school students. Learn More

CMOP is an outstanding opportunity to address regional and national priorities in ocean policy, and beyond.
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