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FRV Alba Na Mara 1021A

Cruise plan

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier1021A
Cruise period2021-07-31 — 2021-08-18
StatusCompleted
Port of departureFraserburgh, United Kingdom
Port of returnOban, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. To determine the presence and abundance (Nmax) of elasmobranchs (including flapper skate) and juvenile gadoids in inshore waters and Sea Lochs off the West Coast of Scotland.
2. In a joint approach with NatureScot, generate data on flapper skate presence on likely routes to the egg laying site within the Red rocks and Longay MPA.
3. To record substrate features at the point of sampling.
4. To collect DNA from water and sediment samples to develop and calibrate a non-invasive detection method.

Procedure

The survey will be split into two distinct activities – baited camera work and water/sediment sampling - which will be performed at each station.
Chief scientistThomas Regnier (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 1021A cruise programme 1021a.pdf  (0.46 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificWest Coast of Scotland