Weather observations are tabulated during station, to supplement data collected continuously by shipboard integrated measurement systems (MET/SCS).Weather observations are made at each station occupied during CalCOFI cruises, typically recorded by…

The Pairovet Net is towed vertically through the water column to collect fish egg samples from the upper euphotic zone.The Pairovet Net consists of paired 25 cm diameter 150 μm mesh nets.…

The Manta Net is towed horizontally to collect plankton samples from the ocean surface.The Manta Net, an improved design of the Neuston Net, is a twin-winged continuous-flow surface tow. The net is designed…

The Bongo Net is towed obliquely through the water column to collect plankton samples from the euphotic zone. The Bongo Net, formerly "CalBOBL", consists of paired 505 μm mesh nets…