SAMPLING METADATA [ back to previous window ]     Sampling and Processing Summary Specific sampling methods and/or documentation were not available for this data set. Sampling Gear Net Mesh Tow Method ( depth range ) # of Tow % of all Tows Plankton Net (Silk) 333 um vertical down-to ~100 m 64 7.5 % Hensen Net 333 um vertical down-to ~100 m 697 81.9 % Helgoland Larva Net 333 um vertical down-to ~100 m 90 10.6 %     TOTAL TOWS 851   Sub-Collection:   NORWESTLANT NMFS-COPEPOD http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/plankton Web v10.1   [ 2011-Jan ]