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FRV Scotia 1218S

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (748S)
Cruise identifier1218S
Cruise period2018-08-21 — 2018-09-15
StatusCompleted
Port of departureAberdeen, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. Undertake Type 1 monitoring (measures rate and direction of long-term change) using VMUX and Dropframe fitted with HD cameras.
2. Update and extend coverage of previous demersal trawl time series in vicinity of FSSB.
3. Obtain samples of sponge community from FSSB for classification, molecular studies, identifications, and to provide baseline data on hydrocarbon levels in FSSB sponge tissue.
4. Undertake Type 1 monitoring on north, east, and south slopes of RB using VMUX and Dropframe fitted with HD cameras.
5. Update demersal trawl time series on RB on historical stations between 600-1100 m depth plus another at 2100 m, time permitting.
6. Obtain samples of sponge community for classification, molecular studies, identifications, and to provide baseline data on hydrocarbon levels in RB sponge tissue.
7. Undertake Type 1 monitoring effort using Dropframe fitted with HD cameras.
8. Scope out and undertake a series depth stratified trawls on suitable grounds to the west of the SAC taking in the North Rockall Basin, Wyville Tomson Ridge and Faroe-Bank Channel.
9. Trial and assess performance of Aqua-tracker.
10. Obtain tissue of selected fish for barcoding.
11. Sample benthic fauna using Agassiz using trawl ground-gear bags in selected areas.
Chief scientistJames Drewery (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory), Philip Boulcott (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Scotia 1218S cruise programme 1218s.pdf  (0.54 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificNorth Rockall Basin, Wyville Tomson Ridge, Faroe-Bank Channel