FLoSEE expedition track covered deep-water and shelf-edge (mesophotic) coral and hard bottom habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, Straits of Florida, and off the east coast of Florida.
FLoSEE Expedition Schedule
The following itinerary is tentative and will remain flexible depending upon the progression of the oil plume, projected trajectories, and collaboration with NOAA, MMS, USGS and other agencies. Additional drop off and pick up of scientists, media, and agency personnel may be required during the cruise.
| Date | Leg | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9-Jul to 14-Jul |
1 | Depart HBOI 0715; operations Oculina Reef Miami Terrace, Pourtales Terrace, Tortugas Arrive Key West 14 July in evening |
| 15-Jul | Port | Port Day, Key West, depart evening |
| 16-Jul to 19-Jul |
2 | Tortugas to West Florida Shelf, including Pulley Ridge |
| 20-Jul | Transit | Transit overnight to port |
| 21-Jul | Port/Media | Arrive St. Petersburg early a.m.; off-load science crew; re-provision boat; onload media & depart late afternoon/early evening |
| 22-Jul | Media | On site early morning; sub and surface ops; media stay aboard overnight; transit back to port |
| 23-Jul | Media/Port | Arrive St. Petersburg early a.m.; offload media; science crew arrives late morning; depart noon |
| 24-Jul to 31-Jul |
3 | Operations dependent on oil projections: West Florida Shelf to Madison Swanson Area |
| 1-Aug | Port | Arrive port in St. Petersburg in a.m.; depart p.m. |
| 2-Aug to 7-Aug |
4 | Operations dependent on oil projections: West Florida Shelf to Tortugas, south and southeast Florida Arrive HBOI 7 Aug., 20:00 |
