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FRV Goldseeker 10/89 (1)

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier10/89 (1)
Cruise period1989-08-14 — 1989-08-21
StatusCompleted
Port of departureTroon, United Kingdom
Port of returnTroon, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
ObjectivesTo collect samples of water and suspended particle matter from the Clyde estuary, Inner and Outer Firths of Clyde and the North Channel.
Chief scientistPhilip W Balls (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
ProjectTRACE METALS
Coordinating bodyMAFF
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 10/89 (1) cruise report goldseeker10_89part1.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificClyde Estuary, Inner and Outer Firths of Clyde, North Channel
Track chartsFRV Goldseeker 10/89 (1) cruise track — trk3545a.html FRV Goldseeker 10/89 (1) cruise track — trk3545b.html
Measurements 
Chemical oceanography 
OxygenQuantity: number of samples = 21
PhosphateQuantity: number of samples = 22
NitrateQuantity: number of samples = 22
NitriteQuantity: number of samples = 22
SilicateQuantity: number of samples = 22
pHQuantity: number of samples = 22
Trace elementsQuantity: number of samples = 22
Contamination 
Suspended matterQuantity: number of samples = 21
Trace metalsQuantity: number of samples = 21
Biology and fisheries 
Particulate organic matter (inc POC, PON)Quantity: number of samples = 21
Description: POC, PON