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FRV Clupea 5/63

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Clupea (74CU)
Cruise identifier5/63
Cruise period1963-06-03 — 1963-06-15
StatusCompleted
ObjectivesComparative fishing by day and night using a Vinge trawl with wing extensions and underwater camera.
Chief scientistJohn H S Blaxter (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Clupea 5/63 cruise report cl5_63.pdf (0.04 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
SpecificMoray Firth
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
Exploratory fishingQuantity: number of hauls = 35
Description: comparative fishing by day and night using a Vinge trawl. 21 by day and 14 by night, all in the Moray Firth.