Event NameNZ Oceanographic Institute| Antarctic Operations| 1972-1973Abstract(1) An investigation of the factors controlling the distibution of desert varnish in the Wright Valley| Antarctica. This part of the project was based at Vanda Station(2) The collection of a series of bottom grab samples in the Ross Sea to study thte sedimentation regime in the area. This part of the project was based on the USCG'Northwind'PersonnelDr GP GlasbyBS ShakespeareLocationsRoss SeaWright ValleyGeolocation[1] PositionSeason1972-1973