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FRV Goldseeker 10/86

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier10/86
Cruise period1986-07-08 — 1986-07-22
StatusCompleted
Port of departureDunstaffnage, United Kingdom
Port of returnTroon, United Kingdom
PurposeFisheries
Objectives1) To study the settlement of scallops and queens in the Sound of Jura and Clyde Sea area.

2) To study the size and age composition of scallops and queens in the same areas.

3) To recover a current-meter mooring off Glenlussa
Chief scientistJames Mason (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 10/86 cruise report goldseeker10_86.pdf (0.06 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
North East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificSound of Jura/Clyde
Measurements 
Physical oceanography 
Current metersQuantity: number of recoveries = 1
Description: recovered only;1320 hours
Biology and fisheries 
MolluscsDescription: distribution,population structures