| Vertical | Bottom depth £ 100m: Surface to near bottom (2m) |
|---|---|
| Bottom depth >100m: Surface to 100m | |
| Cross-shelf | |
| Transect Orientation: | Cross-shelf |
| Between station spacing: | First 2 km - 1km (i.e. 0, 1, 2 km) |
| Beyond 2 km - 2-3 km | |
| Maximum offshore distance: | 10 km |
| Relative to POTWs: | One station on each transect will be on 60m isobath |
| Along-shelf | |
| Near POTW (Over ZID): | |
| Large discharge (>100mgd): | 2 km |
| Small discharge (<50mgd): | 0.5 km |
| Near river sources: | 1 km for first 2 km |
| Away from river source: | 4-6 km for distances >2km from source |
| Open Areas: | 4-6 km |