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FRV Mara 8/67

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Mara (74MR)
Cruise identifier8/67
Cruise period1967-09-12 — 1967-09-30
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesSandeel Survey

In view of the gear damaged sustained, after consultation with the laboratory, it was decided to change the area of operation to the Scottish east coast
Chief scientistAlan Saville (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Mara 8/67 cruise report mara8_67.pdf (0.06 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificN and E coast of Scotland, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen Bay, Montrose, St Andrew's Bay
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Pelagic fishQuantity: number of hauls = 17
Description: Haddock, small whiting, sandeels, sprats, common dab, and plaice were caught
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 17
Description: Haddock, small whiting, sandeels, sprats, common dab, and plaice were caught