FRV Alba Na Mara 0921A
Cruise plan
| Cruise Info. | |
| Ship name (ship code) | FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM) |
| Cruise identifier | 0921A |
| Cruise period | 2021-07-21 — 2021-07-27 |
| Status | Completed |
| Port of departure | Fraserburgh, United Kingdom |
| Port of return | Fraserburgh, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Research |
| Objectives | Objective
Undertake a video and camera survey of the extent and distribution of Sabellariaspinulosa (Sabellaria) reef in the Southern Trench and off the Aberdeenshire coast. Procedure All scientific equipment will be transported to Fraserburgh harbour on the 19/20 July. The Alba will sail on 21 July and make passage to the survey area. The survey order will be depicted according to a prioritized list (high, medium, low) but can be varied according to sea conditions. The survey will finish in Fraserburgh on the evening of 26 July with all staff, video gear and grab sampling equipment returning to the Marine Laboratory on 27 July. |
| Chief scientist | Ewan W J Edwards (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory), Robert Watret (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory) |
| Cruise programme |  (0.35 MB) |
| Ocean/sea areas | |
| General | North Sea |
