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FRV Scotia 1204S

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (748S)
Cruise identifier1204S
Cruise period2004-08-25 — 2004-09-07
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeFisheries
Objectives1. To map the composition, distribution and abundance of shelf edge and slope species, including anglerfish and megrim.
2. To investigate the occurrence of Nephrops on the upper shelf slope using the TV sledge and drop frame systems.
Chief scientistKevin J Peach (Fisheries Research Services Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Scotia 1204S cruise programme 1204s.pdf  (0.22 MB) 
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 1204S cruise report 1204s.pdf (0.08 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificShelf edge west of Scotland
Track chartsFRV Scotia 1204S cruise track — scotia12_04trk.pdf (0.20 MB) 
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 26
CrustaceansDescription: TV survey of Nephrops grounds.