| Identifier: | Epibenthic Tow Sled |
|---|---|
| Instrument / Gear: | Gear |
| Instrument Type: | Tow Sleds |
| Description: |
An epibenthic tow sled is an instrument that is designed to collect organisms that live on bottom sediments (Figure A-7). It consists of a fine mesh net attached to a rigid frame with runners to help it move along the substrate. The sled is towed along the bottom at the sediment-water interface, scooping up benthic organisms as it goes. |
| Record Created: | January 30, 2018 8:35 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
| Record Last Modified: | January 30, 2018 8:35 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
Downtime Notice: Tuesday, December 2 @ 1:00pm Eastern. InPort and its associated services will be under maintenance and unavailable for the deployment of InPort Release 6.0.5.0.
Downtime Schedule
December 2, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern / 10:00am - 11:30am Pacific / 8:00am - 9:30am Hawaii
Impacted Areas
InPort Website: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport
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