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FRV Scotia 0991S_2

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Scotia (749S)
Cruise identifier0991S_2
Cruise period1991-09-11 — 1991-09-23
StatusCompleted
Port of departureUllapool, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeFisheries
ObjectivesTo undertake a demersal trawling survey on Rockall Plateau and to make preliminary investigation of the squid stock.
Chief scientistAndrew W Newton (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Scotia 0991S_2 cruise report sc09_91part2.pdf (0.05 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth East Atlantic Ocean (limit 40W)
SpecificNorth Western North Sea, Rockall Plateau
Track chartsFRV Scotia 0991S_2 cruise track — trk3765.html
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 40
Description: trawl hauls using the 48' Abderdeen trawl.
MolluscsQuantity: number of hauls = 1
Description: trawl haul for squid.