Scheduled Cruises in 2002

Summary of a recent cruise on margins research (JP.023)

Location :   Suiyou Seamount in the Izu-Bonin Arc

Research ship and cruise identifier :   Shinkai 2000, Dolphin-3K

Sails :   20 August 2002 from Yokosuka, Japan

Docks :   3 September 2002 in Yokosukasinko, Japan

PrincipalScientist/Investigator :   M. Kinoshita

Laboratory :   DSRD/JAMSTEC

Other investigators :   K. Nakamura, K. Okamura, M. Sunamura

E-mail contact for further information :   masa@jamstec.go.jp

Scientific objectives :   Investigation of hydrothermal activities within the caldera of Suiyo Seamount, Izu-Bonin Arc. Special emphases will be placed on mapping of sub-seafloor physical and chemical environments for microbial activities. Detailed heat flow survey using manned or remotely-operated submersibles is the main task of the cruise.