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FRV Mara 2/64

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Mara (74MR)
Cruise identifier2/64
Cruise period1964-02-18 — 1964-03-04
StatusCompleted
Port of departureFraserburgh, United Kingdom
Port of returnAultbea, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1) Hydrographic and biological sampling
2) A search was made for commercial concentrations of scallops in the areas around Mull
Chief scientistJames Mason (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Mara 2/64 cruise report mara2_64.pdf (0.05 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificCaledonian Canal, Loch Linnhe, Maiden Island, Easdale Bay, Charlotte Bay, Kerrara, Slatrach Bay, south of Tobermory Bay, Loch Feochan
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
MolluscsDescription: 15-minute hauls to determine scallop concentrations.