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2007 EXPEDITIONS

The sanctuary sponsors, coordinates and/or participates in a variety of expeditions each year. Following each expedition, a report is usually compiled. Some of the reports are also posted to the web site.

Click on the highlighted links below to see reports and photos from some of our 2007 expeditions. For a comprehensive list, see the 2007 Research Report (336kb pdf).

 

September 8-15, 2007 In Search of the Bottom Dwellers, NOAA Ship Nancy Foster

September 3-7, 2007 Coral Spawning Cruise

August 6-8, 2007 Summer Research Cruise/Early Spawning Cruise

July 22-25, 2007 Stetson Monitoring Cruise

March 4-9, 2007 Winter Research Cruise and Secrets of the Gulf Expedition.

 

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