This publication was prepared by the Ocean Drilling Program, Texas A&M University, as an account of work performed under the international Ocean Drilling Program, which is managed by Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Inc., under contract with the National Science Foundation. Funding for the program is provided by the following agencies:
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation, the participating agencies, Joint Oceanographic Institutions, Inc., Texas A&M University, or Texas A&M Research Foundation.
This Scientific Prospectus is based on pre-cruise JOIDES panel discussions. The operational plans
within reflect JOIDES Planning Committee and thematic panel priorities. During the course of the
cruise, actual site operations may indicate to the Co-Chief Scientists and the Operations
Superintendent that it would be scientifically or operationally advantageous to amend the plan
detailed in this prospectus. It should be understood that any proposed changes to the plan presented
here are contingent upon approval of the Director of the Ocean Drilling Program in consultation
with the Planning Committee and the Pollution Prevention and Safety Panel.
Technical Editor: Karen K. Graber