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Faculty

Document Type

Report

Abstract

Division of Biomedical Marine Research (DBMR) scientists [John Reed (Chief Scientist; Dive Safety Officer), Dr. Amy Wright, Robin Willoughby, Kathleen Janda, Tara Pitts, Lynn Robertson, Sandra Scarpa, and Melanie McElroy conducted a 7 day research expedition to the Bahama Islands on the R/V EDWIN LINK from April 26 to May 2, 1995. The primary objectives were: 1) to

collect marine invertebrates for discovery of novel compounds with therapeutic potential; 2) to document the biodiversity of deep-water benthic communities with videotapes, 35-mm photographs, and museum specimens using the JOHNSON-SEA-LINK I Research Submersible; 3) to isolate heterotrophic microorganisms for culture; and 4) to procure living specimens

of tunicates for cell culture research. A total of 11 submersible dives, 7 scuba and 4 snorkel dives were conducted at 22 dive sites. The expedition resulted in the collection of 189 samples of macroinvertebrates, 146 microbial samples, and 4 tunicate samples for cell cuIture. These samples will be used in DBMR's research program with the purpose of identifying potential pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of cancer, microbial diseases, diseases of the immune system, and other therapeutic agents.

Publication Date

1-23-1997

Comments

Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Technical Report #82

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