Table II-1. Site selection criteria for the CTD survey.

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