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FRV Alba Na Mara 1722A

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier1722A
Cruise period2022-11-01 — 2022-11-15
StatusCompleted
Port of departureTroon, United Kingdom
Port of returnFraserburgh, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. To carry out a survey of scallop stocks in the Clyde.
2. To age, measure and assess shell damage on all scallops caught.
3. To identify, quantify and damage assess by-catch.
4. To collect whole scallops for heavy metal and organic contaminants testing.
5. To collect scallops for genetic and shell isotope analysis to assess connectivity among scallop grounds in in the Clyde.
6. To collect data on scallop ring measurements.
7. To collect scallop meat weight and biological data.
8. To record and retain marine litter obtained during the dredging process for UK Marine Strategy.

Narrative in attached cruise report.
Chief scientistJohn Turriff (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 1722A cruise programme 1722a.pdf  (0.12 MB) 
Cruise reportFRV Alba Na Mara 1722A cruise report 1722a.pdf (0.12 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
Unknown
SpecificFirth of Clyde