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FRV Goldseeker 2/79

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Goldseeker (74GO)
Cruise identifier2/79
Cruise period1979-01-29 — 1979-02-07
StatusCompleted
Objectives1. Echo sounding survey to assess sprat population in the Cromarty Firth supported by trawling for sprat.
2. Calibration of transmissometer.
3. Assessment of the movement of suspended materials associated with dredging operations at the mouth of the Cromarty Firth.
4. Assessment of suspended materials and measurement of bottom temperature at Cryalite dumping ground.
Chief scientistJ H Anthony Martin (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Goldseeker 2/79 cruise report goldseeker02_79.pdf (0.06 MB) 
Measurements 
Contamination 
Suspended matter
Other contaminant measurements
Biology and fisheries 
Acoustic reflection on marine organisms.Description: Echosounding survey to assess sprat population.