2018 ROV video survey at SE Saglek Bank (Northern Labrador) aboard CCGS Amundsen (dive 63)

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) video survey was conducted at the Saglek Bank location, at a depth of ~550 m in July 2018. The primary purpose of this ROV dive was to verify whether the location was suitable for the deployment of a lander (ATLAS project). Another objective was the geological and biological site characterization across depths, and sampling of dead coral skeletons, live corals for stable isotopes and lipids, and sponges for stable isotopes. The location was considered suitable for the deployment of a lander (i.e. rocks scarce on the bottom), but problems with the ROV refrained sample collection.