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FRV Alba Na Mara 0723A

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Alba Na Mara (74NM)
Cruise identifier0723A
Cruise period2023-05-18 — 2023-05-29
StatusCompleted
Port of departureFraserburgh, United Kingdom
Port of returnFraserburgh, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesObjectives

1. Investigate whether artificial light can influence fish behaviour and enhance escape through a square mesh panel (SMP) on the top panel of a SELTRA box in the extension of the trawl,
2. Obtain video footage of fish behaviour when passing the illuminated bottom panel of a SELTRA box fitted with 300 mm SMP on the top panel.

Narrative in attached cruise report.
Chief scientistAlex Edridge (Marine Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise programmeFRV Alba Na Mara 0723A cruise programme 0723a.pdf  (0.24 MB) 
Cruise reportFRV Alba Na Mara 0723A cruise report 0723a.pdf (0.18 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
North East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificShetland
Track chartsFRV Alba Na Mara 0723A cruise track — 0723atrk.pdf (0.04 MB)