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Arniston

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship nameArniston
Cruise period1976-07-19 — 1976-08-13
StatusCompleted
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesTo examine and make videotape recordings of the reaction of fish to fishing gear components, the 200 HP 4 panel trawl and the 200 HP delagic trawl.
Chief scientistClem S Wardle (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportArniston  cruise report arnisdale_jul76.pdf (0.09 MB) 
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: Experimental rope gear was tested on the cruise. No. of trials not noted.
Gear researchDescription: A number of hauls were made throughout the cruise. Testing the reaction of fish to the gear. No. of hauls not noted.
Geology and geophysics 
Bottom photographyDescription: Experimental rope gear was tested on the cruise. No. of trials not noted.