Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classification
Order
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Region
Field Collection Site
Collection Method
Collection Date
13 May 2011
Collector
Depth from
13.5m
Site Description
Kermadec Islands, NW corner of North Meyer Island
Habitat Notes
Sheer rock walls, boulders and cobble. Gutters and steep drop offs. Many Galapagos sharks: 12 at end of dive. Hand collecting depth range 5.0-15.5m; rotenone collecting depth range 13.5-15.5m.
Site latitude/longitude
-29.24164 (precise)
-177.87789 (precise)
Last Update
30 Aug 2024
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