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RV Cefas Endeavour 08/19

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)RV Cefas Endeavour (74E9)
Cruise identifier08/19
Cruise period2019-06-16 — 2019-06-22
StatusCompleted
Port of departureFalmouth, United Kingdom
Port of returnLowestoft, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesAims

1. To optimise camera configuration and deployment for scallop UWTV survey.
2. To determine size structure of scallop populations at selected sites and compare with video observations.
3. Estimate scallop abundance using UWTV in selected un-dredged areas to compliment data collected as part of the wider scallop stock assessment in the region.

Plan

Sail from Falmouth and steam to survey area off Salcombe. Deploy camera system at first site (to be determined). Repeat tows using alternative gear configurations and deployment parameters to optimise ground coverage without compromising image quality. Start grid of deployment positions. Deploy scallop dredges where UWTV indicative of good scallop abundance for comparison work. Proceed to next survey areas as appropriate. Trial alternative camera technologies (depending on gear availability). Return to Lowestoft.
Chief scientistAndrew Raymond Lawler (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science Lowestoft Laboratory)
Cruise programmeRV Cefas Endeavour 08/19 cruise programme endeavour08_19.pdf  (0.33 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralEnglish Channel