Thetis Expedition I

Exist Dates

1941 October - 1941 early December

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

To secure specimens of sponges and make studies for Sponge Divers Group

Summary

Sites visited: Tarpon Springs, Florida (on board "Thetis")

Personnel: Emmanuel, George, leader; Betts, Mr. and Mrs. Wyllys R., sci.; Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin, sci.

Department of Living Invertebrates

Sponsors: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Resources available in AMNH Special Collections: Photo documentation.

Sources

AMNH Annual Report No. 73, 1941, page 11

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