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FRV Alba Na Mara 0619A

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier0619A
Cruise period2019-05-02 — 2019-05-11
StatusCompleted
Port of departureKyle of Lochalsh, United Kingdom
Port of returnOban, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. To establish the current status of benthic habitat protected features in areas west of Uist, around Eigg, through the Sound of Jura, in Loch Alsh and in the Inner Sound, using quantitative drop-camera sampling and grab methods.
2. To collect seabed samples using the day grab for sediment size classification and for infaunal analysis. Collected infaunal samples will be stored in 4% formalin.

Sufficient areas have been identified to enable work to be carried out under a variety of weather conditions. Sampling intensity in the identified areas can be adjusted depending on conditions and speed of completion of sampling.
Chief scientistPhilip Boulcott (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 0619A cruise programme 0619a.pdf  (0.65 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificUist, Eigg, Sound of Jura, Loch Alsh, Inner Sound.