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FRV Scotia 0887S

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (749S)
Cruise identifier0887S
Cruise period1987-08-12 — 1987-09-01
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1. To undertake a trawling survey in the North Sea.
2. To obtain video film of hydrocarbon/benthic sampling procedures.
Chief scientistAlexander P Robb (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 0887S cruise report sc08_87.pdf (0.12 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
Norwegian Sea
North East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificCentral and northern North Sea, Shetland
Track chartsFRV Scotia 0887S cruise track — trk3353.html
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 81