FRV Scotia 0223S
Cruise summary report
| Cruise Info. | |
| Ship name (ship code) | FRV Scotia (748S) |
| Cruise identifier | 0223S |
| Cruise period | 2023-01-22 — 2023-02-11 |
| Status | Completed |
| Port of departure | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Port of return | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Research |
| Objectives | Objectives
1. To complete Scotland's commitments to the North Sea Quarter 1 International Bottom Trawl Survey (Q1 IBTS) 2023 in ICES area IV. 2. To collect additional biological data in line with the UK Work Plan and EU Multi Annual Plan (for some parameters required for international coordination) and by IBTSWG and other request. 3. To sample the water column using a circular-frame plankton (MIK) net for pre-metamorphosed clupeid larvae within the trawl survey area. During selected MIK deployments to deploy additional subsidiary ring nets (MIKey-M) on the MIK frame itself to target eggs and sandeel larvae. 4. To obtain temperature and salinity data from the surface and seabed at each trawling station. 5. To collect samples of surface and near seabed water for nutrient analysis (nitrates, silicates and phosphates). 6. To record marine litter at each trawl station in line with UK Marine Strategy. 7. To deploy new survey trawl BT238 with the Morgère Polyvalent Oval trawl doors to collect net and door geometry data for the combination and to provide catch comparison data with the GOV trawl. 8. To deploy two passive acoustic monitoring moorings for recording of marine mammal and underwater noise on behalf of the marine mammal group within REEA on pre-selected sites to the east of Shetland. Narrative in attached cruise report. |
| Chief scientist | James Drewery (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory) |
| Project | ICES International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) |
| Coordinating body | International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) |
| Cruise programme |  (0.27 MB) |
| Cruise report | (0.78 MB) |
| Ocean/sea areas | |
| General | North Sea |
| Specific | ICES Area IV |
