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FRV Clupea 0879C

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Clupea (74CU)
Cruise identifier0879C
Cruise period1979-06-18 — 1979-07-12
StatusCompleted
PurposeTrials
ObjectivesTo develop and use new techniques to observe and record the behaviour of fish in the region of fishing gears on commercial grounds.

Bioluminescance measurements were made in various areas between Aberdeen, Buckie, the Orkneys and Shetlands
Chief scientistClem S Wardle (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Clupea 0879C cruise report cl8_79.pdf (0.12 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificDornoch Firth, Smiths Bank, off Todd Head, Buckie, Orkneys and Shetlands
Measurements 
Geology and geophysics 
Bottom photographyQuantity: number of hauls = 2
Description: The TV vehicle was steered alongside a 2 beam scallop dredge