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FRV Scotia 1592S

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (749S)
Cruise identifier1592S
Cruise period1992-11-17 — 1992-12-06
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1. To carry out a survey for 0- and 1-group mackerel.
2. To compare bottom trawl catch rates at agreed fixed stations with an Irish and Dutch research vessel.
Chief scientistMartin Walsh (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 1592S cruise report sc15_92.pdf (0.19 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
Track chartsFRV Scotia 1592S cruise track — trk3886.html
Measurements 
Physical oceanography 
Surface measurements underway (T,S)Quantity: activity duration in days = 19
Biology and fisheries 
Pelagic fishQuantity: number of hauls = 45
Description: bottom trawl
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 45
Description: bottom trawl