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FRV Clupea 6/64

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Clupea (74CU)
Cruise identifier6/64
Cruise period1964-06-22 — 1964-07-31
StatusCompleted
Objectives1. To compare the fishing capacities and selectivities of:
a) synthetic driftnets of different colours.
b) drift nets of different materials.
2. To assist in plaice transportation experiments.
Chief scientistNoel P Wilkins (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Clupea 6/64 cruise report cl6_64.pdf (0.03 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralNorth Sea
Measurements 
Physical oceanography 
BathythermographDescription: Bathythermograph readings were taken after shooting and light readings at hourly intervals while lying in the nets.
Optics (eg underwater light levels)
Biology and fisheries 
Gear researchDescription: To compare the fishing capacities and selectivities of synthetic drift nets of different colours and drift nets of different materials.