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Celtic Explorer CE13006
Cruise plan
Cruise Info. | |
Ship name (ship code) | Celtic Explorer (45CE) |
Cruise identifier | CE13006 |
Cruise period | 2013-03-26 — 2013-04-15 |
Status | Completed |
Port of departure | Galway, Ireland |
Port of return | Galway, Ireland |
Purpose | Research |
Objectives | Objectives
1. Survey the blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting. 3. Carry out measurments of both vertical and hoizontal physical oceanographic conditions encountered along the pre-determined cruise track. 4. Take part in inter-calibration exercise for acoustic data gathering with biological samples. |
Chief scientist | Garvan O'Donnell (Marine Institute Galway) |
Project | ICES Blue Whiting Survey |
Coordinating body | International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) |
NPRC | ![]() |
Ocean/sea areas | |
General | Celtic Sea |