scientific information s u b2- the mediterranean science（科学信息科学s u b2 -地中海）.docVIP

General Scientific Information CIESM SUB 2 Rationale The CIESM-SUB1 cruise, was successfully completed in July. The SUB 2 is a follow up multi-disciplinary cruise, which brings together researchers from across the Mediterranean Sea. Scientific Objectives Geologists, oceanographers, hydrologists, biologists, will work together on the exploration of a poorly known area, looking for new features as well processes which are not well understood in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hydrobiology surveys will focus on seasonal patterns in physical variables and biological components in the central Tyrrhenian Sea. Geoscientific surveys will investigates a different area, the Sardinia-Sicily Channel, an active geological and tectonic area. The R/V Urania is a research vessel of 61?m that can take 36 scientists on board. It is equipped with laboratories for analyses and geoscientific technology. SUB 2 Leg 1 Dec. 6-13 Sardinia-Sicily Channel This map of the relief of the sea floor of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is showing in colors the already mapped parts as well as the investigation area of the Sardinia-Sicily Channel (violet) Mapping and Sampling The R/V Urania will navigate between the northwestern tip of Sicily and southern Sardinia; where a geological survey of the seabed will be conducted. Hydrologists will carry out studies on the deep-sea water masses as well as biologists will take samples at several stations on its way. The chief scientist, Francesca Boudillon, who is responsible for the coordination of the research activities on board, will coordinate the investigations. She is an expert in marine geology and morpho-bathymetry. Together with a team of geoscientists the sea floor of the Sardinia-Sicily Channel will be surveyed. Although this area is considered as a tectonic key area in the Mediterranean, it is still poorly known so far. This campaign may contribute a better understanding of active geological and tectonic features in the transition zone of