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FRV Goldseeker 1/77

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier1/77
Cruise period1977-03-23 — 1977-03-31
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnLeith, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesPart 1:
To conduct dredging and trawling trials following alterations to the deck layout.
Part 2:
1. To carry out a trawling survey of Nephrops grounds in the Firth of Forth.
2. To study the abundance and distribution of Nephrops larvae over the grounds.
Chief scientistColin J Chapman (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 1/77 cruise report goldseeker01_77.pdf (0.05 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
ZooplanktonQuantity: number of stations = 36
Description: Nephrops larvae