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FRV Goldseeker 4/76

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier4/76
Cruise period1976-05-05 — 1976-05-25
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBlyth, United Kingdom
Port of returnLeith, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1. To make observations on the distribution and abundance of Pandalus borealis in the Farn Deep.
2. To undertake a study of the behaviour of Pandalus with regard to their density on the ground and their reaction to predators.
3. To study the occurrence, feeding and behaviour of Myxine.
Chief scientistF Godfrey Howard (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 4/76 cruise report goldseeker04_76.pdf (0.07 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificFarne Deep
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
CrustaceansQuantity: number of stations = 39
Description: population,behaviour