Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following people and organisations who contributed to the success and implementation of this programme.

At Victoria University. The mechanical workshop who built the prototype ROV dredge. Allison Thwaite (Teaching Aids) copied the video tapes during the Christmas 91 period.

At Northern Illinois University. Bob Bailey who prepared the ROV before shipment to New Zealand.

Mike Chapman (MECCO) who provided information on the ROV to help design the bucket dredge. Helen Phillips, Graham Shelly, Pete Baxter (DSIR) and Rodger Hargraves (Pengalleys) all helped to get our late cargo through customs and to Antarctica.

Dr Rob Dunbar (Rice University) and Dave Geddes (DSIR Antarctic) for help arranging for the use of the NSF nodwell.

All the staff of DSIR Antarctic and at Scott Base and in particular Phill Robins (Scott Base Operators Manager).

Lastly special thanks to our field personnel Sean Heaphy our "gourmet" mechanic/field assistant and Dave Statham N.Z. Army plant operator.

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