The chaetognatha over the continental shelf of North Carolina with attention to their relation to the hydrography of the area

Authors

E. Lowe Pierce, Department of Biology, University of Florida

Abstract

A series of vertical plankton samples and hydrographic data were obtained over and somewhat beyond the continental shelf off North Carolina by the ALBATROSS III during four cruises covering the period from 24 May to 14 June 1949. Continental shelf, continental slope, and Florida Current waters were found in the area sampled. Initial mixing between the water masses apparently occurs near the edge of the continental shelf....

Recommended Citation

Pierce, E. L.. 1953. "The chaetognatha over the continental shelf of North Carolina with attention to their relation to the hydrography of the area." Journal of Marine Research 12, (1). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/784