Neogene stratigraphic development of the Arabian (Persian) Gulf
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APPROACH In July-August 1998 aboard the USNS Bowditch, we collected sediment cores, CTDs and XBTs, 3.5 kHz subbottom profiles, and high-resolution 48-channel seismic profiles. This survey covered as much of the Gulf as possible given the restrictions that reefs, oil fields and territorial limits have on ship operations. The approach was to seismically map Neogene stratigraphy and tie this structure to dated surface sediment cores and industry wells where possible. The survey was a joint program between WHOI and NAVOCEANO.
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