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RV Cefas Endeavour 05XA/11

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)RV Cefas Endeavour (74E9)
Cruise identifier05XA/11
Cruise period2011-03-23 — 2011-03-26
StatusCompleted
Port of departurePortland Harbour, United Kingdom
Port of returnPlymouth, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesAims

1. To acquire 100% coverage of designated areas of the Prawle Point to Plymouth Sound SAC with Multibeam swath bathymetry in partnership with NE.
2. Acoustic and underwater camera survey at Haig Fras SAC in partnership with JNCC.

Cruise Plan

After departing Portland (23/03/11) Cefas Endeavour will transit to the Prawle Point to Plymouth Sound SAC and continue a multibeam swath bathymetry survey for 3days (Aim 1) and, if time allows, 1 or 2 drop camera tows. There will then be a change of scientists in Plymouth (or any other suitable location dependant on weather) on the 26-27/03/11.
Chief scientistPaul Whormersley (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science Lowestoft Laboratory)
Cruise programmeRV Cefas Endeavour 05XA/11 cruise programme endeavour05x_11.pdf  (0.60 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralEnglish Channel
SpecificEnglish Channel (Prawle Point to Plymouth Sound SAC)
Track chartsRV Cefas Endeavour 05XA/11 cruise track — endeavour05x_11trk.pdf (0.07 MB)