U. S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 01-154

SEA-FLOOR PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE CONTINENTAL MARGIN PROGRAM:

A Pictorial Survey of Benthic Character and Habitats
Along the U.S. East Coast

Photographic Gallery of personnel, facilities and equipment from the Continental Margin Program

Geological Survey scientists aboard the Research Vessel GOSNOLD prepare a sampling bucket to go over the side. The bucket, on striking the sea floor, will close, taking a generous bite of sediment, shells, rock, etc. for laboratory analysis. From left: Dr. Robert H. Meade, John C. Hathaway, and Edward Bradley - all associated with the USGS - WHOI marine geology program.