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FRV Mara 13/72

Cruise summary report

Cruise Info. 
Ship name (ship code)FRV Mara (74MR)
Cruise identifier13/72
Cruise period1972-12-04 — 1972-12-23
StatusCompleted
Port of departureBuckie, United Kingdom
Port of returnBuckie, United Kingdom
PurposeResearch
Objectives1. To compare the efficiencies of various gears used in the fishing of queens and scallops.
2. To trawl for Pandalus and Nephrops if circumstances prevent the pursuit of objective 1.
3. Pollution work in Loch Eil area.
Chief scientistC Davidson (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)
Cruise reportFRV Mara 13/72 cruise report mara13_72.pdf (0.07 MB) 
Ocean/sea areas 
GeneralInner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland
SpecificLoch Eil
Measurements 
Biology and fisheries 
ZoobenthosQuantity: number of hauls = 40
Description: dredging for scallops and queens