Ship-based collection of large crustaceans

The French MUSORSTOM expeditions (now Tropical Deep-Sea Benthos), have successfully collected since 1976 rich samples of large, benthic crustaceans using oceanographic vessels to depths of about 5,000 m. The ship-based collecting techniques and gear used by these expeditions are described. These inc...

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Published in:Journal of crustacean biology 2017-07, Vol.37 (4), p.481-489
Main Authors: Chan, Tin-Yam, de Forges, Bertrand Richer, Barazer, Jean-François
Format: Article
Language:English
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Techniques and Methods
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Summary:The French MUSORSTOM expeditions (now Tropical Deep-Sea Benthos), have successfully collected since 1976 rich samples of large, benthic crustaceans using oceanographic vessels to depths of about 5,000 m. The ship-based collecting techniques and gear used by these expeditions are described. These include the use of echosounders, dredging, trawling, and trapping. Also discussed are techniques for onboard specimen sorting and photography.
ISSN:0278-0372
1937-240X
DOI:10.1093/jcbiol/rux032