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FRV Goldseeker 2/75

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier2/75
Cruise period1975-01-27 — 1975-03-13
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnCorpach, United Kingdom
PurposeFisheries
Objectives1. To study the state of scallop and queen stocks in the Clyde area and on the west coast.
2. To undertake scallop dredge selection experiments.
3. To undertake surface temperature readings.
Chief scientistAlan A Dunthorn (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory), John Drinkwater (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 2/75 cruise report goldseeker02_75.pdf (0.10 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
MolluscsQuantity: number of hauls = 225
Description: population structures, behaviour
CrustaceansQuantity: number of hauls = 9
Gear researchQuantity: number of hauls = 8
Exploratory fishingQuantity: number of deployments = 8