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MFV Heather Sprig 2095H

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)MFV Heather Sprig (74KY)
Cruise identifier2095H
Cruise period1995-07-17 — 1995-07-28
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnFraserburgh, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesTo measure selectivity (L50, selection range and factor) andof a 100mm mesh cod-end and a 95mm square mesh window with and without contrasting black netting aft of the window.
Chief scientistJack H B Robertson (Scottish Office Agriculture Environment and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportMFV Heather Sprig 2095H cruise report heather_sprig_2095h.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificMoray Firth
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchQuantity: number of hauls = 17
Description: comparing the selectivity of codend with and without contrasting black netting.
Other biological/fisheries measurementQuantity: 4
Description: RCTV used to observe fish behaviour.