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Helene

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship nameHelene
Cruise period1986-05-11 — 1986-07-07
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesTo obtain information on the selectivity of the seine net in relation to changes in codend mesh size, codend diameter and length of extension
Chief scientistKenneth A Coull (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportHelene  cruise report helene_may86.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Demersal fishDescription: The size of fish was measured during the cruise. No. of fish measured not noted.
Gear researchQuantity: number of hauls = 178
Description: A number of hauls were made throughout the cruise, with well sized catches being made.