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FRV Clupea 0382C

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Clupea (74CU)
Cruise identifier0382C
Cruise period1982-03-31 — 1982-04-22
StatusCompleted
Port of departureTroon, United Kingdom
Port of returnAberdeen, United Kingdom
PurposeTrials
Objectives1. To determine the performance of a new pelagic sampling trawl for a range of warp lengths, speeds and wing-end weights, using instrumentation and underwater television.
2. To determine the fishing capabilities of the trawl.
3. To develop methods of measuring mesh angles and angles of netting panels to the water flow using underwater TV.
Chief scientistRichard S T Ferro (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Clupea 0382C cruise report cl3_82.pdf (0.09 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificMinches
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Pelagic fishDescription: Pelagic trawl.
Gear researchDescription: Determining the capabilities of new pelagic sampling trawl.
Other biological/fisheries measurementDescription: Fish behaviour monitored using RCTV.