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RV Cirolana CIR4/80

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)RV Cirolana (74CZ)
Cruise identifierCIR4/80
Cruise period1980-03-28 — 1980-04-17
StatusCompleted
ObjectivesBiology
Chief scientistB C Bedford (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Lowestoft Fisheries Laboratory)
ProjectMackerel Survey
Coordinating bodyICES
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
Irish Sea and St. George's Channel
Bay of Biscay
North East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificN. & W. Ireland/ Celtic Sea/Biscay
Track chartsRV Cirolana CIR4/80 cruise track — trk2505.html
Measurements 
Physical oceanography 
Surface measurements underway (T,S)Description: See MAFF Fisheries Research data Report No 17, 1989 T only
BathythermographQuantity: number of profiles = 15
Biology and fisheries 
PhytoplanktonDescription: Mackerel egg and larval survey plus fishing for spawning fish.
Demersal fishDescription: Mackerel egg and larval survey plus fishing for spawning fish.