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FRV Mara 3/68

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Mara (74MR)
Cruise identifier3/68
Cruise period1968-03-25 — 1968-04-27
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
Objectives1) Roundfish tagging underwater and at the surface.
2) Collection of whiting ovaries.
Chief scientistJohn R G Hislop (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Mara 3/68 cruise report mara3_68.pdf (0.09 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificFirth of Clyde
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
TaggingsQuantity: number of specimens = 538
Description: Fish tagged both underwater (162) and at the surface (376).
Gear researchDescription: Comparison of different methods of tagging.