R/V Oceanus Voyage 449-6 Red Sea Atlantis II Deep Complex Area 19 October–1 November 2008

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to summarize the research activities conducted during R/V Oceanus Voyage 449-6 (also referred to as KAUST Leg 2) in the Red Sea. The cruise began on 19 October 2008 at 1700 Local Time (LT), when the R/V Oceanus departed Jeddah Commercial Port. On the cruise were 15 scientists from five countries, including Saudi Arabia, United States, Egypt, Hong Kong and Sudan. The cruise ended on 1 November 2008 when the Oceanus returned to the Jeddah Commercial Port.