MIMS Catalogue

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 16 December 2022 and 12 February 2023, during voyage 056 on the SA Agulhas II. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.14872023

South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) on the SA Agulhas II Voyage 056, December 2022 - February 2023

The South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) is an annual voyage undertaken by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to facilitate the overwintering team change at SANAE IV Research Base in Antarctica and replenish supplies. This voyage, SA Agulhas II Voyage 056, took place between 07 December 2022 and 13 February 2023, delivering the SANAE 62 overwintering team and returning with the SANAE 61 team. The primary ship based research objectives included...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.19042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from SA Agulhas II Voyage 056, December 2022 - February 2023

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 16 December 2022 and 12 February 2023, during voyage 056 on the SA Agulhas II. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced...

DOI: 10.15493/dea.mims.26052268

International Indian Ocean Expedition 2 (IIOE2) cruise on SA Agulhas II Voyage 032, June 2018

The International Indian Ocean Expedition 2 is a collaborative regional cruise to build capacity and strength within Africa. The focus will be on developing students in the region in the areas of physical oceanography, chemistry, biological oceanography, benthic biodiversity, marine top predators and marine plastics.

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.18042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from SA Agulhas II Voyage 032, June 2018 - July 2018

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 10 June 2018 and 13 July 2018, during voyage 032 on the SA Agulhas II. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.17042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from SA Agulhas II Voyage 032, June 2018 - July 2018

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 10 June 2018 and 13 July 2018, during voyage 032 on the SA Agulhas II. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.16042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 298, January 2024

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 22 January and 26 January 2024, during voyage 298 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with navigational...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.14852023

Commissioning of EIVA ScanFish on the Algoa Voyage 298, January 2024

In November 2018, the EIVA ScanFish III undulator and winch system was acquired, equipped with multiple physical and chemical sensors for real-time data collection. Initial commissioning and training trials were conducted aboard Algoa in December 2018 (ALG256). However, due to instrument damage, these trials were not fully completed. After repairs, additional commissioning trials were carried out during Algoa Voyage 298 in January 2024 to ensure full functionality and operational reliability...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.15042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 298, January 2024

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 22 January and 26 January 2024, during voyage 298 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.14042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 297, January 2024

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 12 January and 17 January 2024, during voyage 297 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with navigational...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.14842023

West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the Algoa Voyage 266, November 2019

The West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey was conducted on Algoa Voyage 266, from 04 November to 15 November 2019. The cruise operated along the shelf and slope regions of the West Coast of South Africa, spanning from Dassen Island to Groenriviermond. The primary objective was to assess the distribution and abundance of cetaceans, particularly humpback whales, in the study area. This work adhered to internationally accepted protocols and provided practical experience in...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.10042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 266, November 2019

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 04 November and 14 November 2019, during voyage 266 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.09042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 266, November 2019

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 04 November and 14 November 2019, during voyage 266 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.14822023

Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the Algoa Voyage 293, August 2023

The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 293 in August 2023. This programme serves as a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional platform aimed at conducting scientific research in the Southern Benguela region. It also fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange. The primary objective is to develop ecosystem indicators—physical, chemical, planktonic, microbial, seabird, and benthic—that can be utilised for effective monitoring and...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.12042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 293, August 2023

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 15 August and 22 August 2023, during voyage293 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with navigational...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.05042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 239, May 2017

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 22 May and 29 May 2017, during voyage 239 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with navigational...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.06042025

Raw underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 239, May 2017

Here we present the 6-second resolution raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 22 May and 29 May 2017, during voyage 239 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with navigational...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.07042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 252, August 2018

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 20 August and 28 August 2018, during voyage 252 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.11042025

Processed underway Thermosalinograph (TSG) observations from RS Algoa Voyage 293, August 2023

Here we present the 6-second resolution processed Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected, between 15 August and 22 August 2023, during voyage 293 on the RS Algoa. A SeaBird SBE45 Thermosalinograph (TSG) is used to opportunistically collect underway near-surface temperature and conductivity measurements during research and monitoring cruises. Water is continuously pumped to the TSG from an intake located in the hull of the vessel, and the observations are continuously interfaced with...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.40112024

South Coast Demersal Biomass Survey on the Africana Voyage 111, April 1993

The South Coast Biomass Survey on the Africana Voyage 111 was conducted from 15 April 1993 to May 12 1993. The main objectives of the cruise were to conduct a stratified bottom trawl survey to assess the biomass, abundance and distribution of hake, sole, horse mackerel, squid and other trawl species on the Agulhas Bank; to investigate the hydrology and current profiles of the South Coast and to relate this to the distribution of the major demersal trawl species. This included five transects...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.42112024

Current Meter and Sediment Trap Recovery Shelf Chemistry on the Africana Voyage 114, June 1993

The Current Meter and Sediment Trap Recovery Shelf Chemistry on the Africana Voyage 114, June 1993 was conducted from 21 June 1993 to June 30 1993. The main objectives of the cruise were to recover and redeploy the inshore time series current meter array deployed in 168m off Cape Columbine. To locate and attempt recovery of the inshore current meter deployed in 132m off Hondeklip Bay; to locate and attempt recovery of the offshore current meter sediment trap array deployed in 686m off...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.41112024

Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112, May 1993

The Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112 was conducted from 18 May 1993 to June 05 1993. The main objectives of the cruise were to estimate the abundance and size-structure of anchovy and pilchard recruits; to describe the distribution and anchovy and pilchard recruits and the influence of oceanographic variables on these. To collect biological data on pelagic fish species and to examine the distribution, abundance and production of plankton in relation to the environment...

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.46112024

Processed CTD discrete observations from the Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112, May 1993

Here we present processed Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) discrete data from the upcast collected, between 18 May and 05 June 1993, during the Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112, in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) region on the west coast of Southern Africa. Neil Brown MK3 and MK4 CTD instruments were used to measure pressure, temperature and conductivity through the water column during research and monitoring cruises between 1983 and 2000.

DOI: 10.15493/DEA.MIMS.45112024

Processed CTD continuous observations from the Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112, May 1993

Here we present processed downcast Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) continuous data collected, between 18 May and 05 June 1993, during the Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 112, in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosysten (BCLME) region on the west coast of Southern Africa. Neil Brown MK3 and MK4 CTD instruments were used to measure pressure, temperature and conductivity through the water column during research and monitoring cruises between 1983 and 2000.

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Raw CTD data from the Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the Algoa Voyage 202, September 2013

This is raw Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) data from the Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela on the Algoa Voyage 202, 9 to 19 September, 2013. This was the pilot cruise for the IEP:SB for site determination and gear testing.The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to...

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