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FRV Goldseeker 1/70

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier1/70
Cruise period1970-03-09 — 1970-03-13
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
ObjectivesDredging, trawling and plankton hauls in Loch Eil, Linnhe, Sound of Jura and the Clyde.
Chief scientistJohn Drinkwater (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 1/70 cruise report goldseeker01_70.pdf (0.07 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificLoch Eil, Loch Linnhe, Sound of Jura and the Clyde
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
PhytoplanktonDescription: Plankton hauls taken in areas YY9b, YY10b, YY12b.
ZooplanktonDescription: Plankton hauls taken in areas YY9b, YY10b, YY12b.
Demersal fishQuantity: number of hauls = 13
Description: half-hour hauls using the "Goldseeker" trawl.
MolluscsQuantity: number of hauls = 78
Description: each of 15 minutes, were made with a 4ft scallop dredge.