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MRV Scotia: An update on survey 1615S

November 12, 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications No Comments | Category Compliance, Marine Directorate general, Marine Directorate Science, Research Vessel Surveys

We sailed from Aberdeen on 4^th November to undertake comparison trials of a new ground gear (ground gear E), with a standard ground gear (ground gear B). The survey began with instrumentation trials, before moving to commercial fishing grounds to undertake catchability trials.

Once the required number of hauls were completed for ground gear E, and data collected, the net was re-rigged with ground gear B and the catchability trials recommenced. Catchability trials are ongoing; as are the underwater TV observations and instrumentation trials.

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Further Information

• MRV Scotia: Survey 1615S Programme
• MRV Scotia Live Ship Tracker

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