2004 - 2004 Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Survey : CEND 10/04 (part of North Sea Groundfish Survey, Qtr 3 (FSS: IBTS3E; NSGFS))
Description
This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the North Sea Groundfish
Survey, Qtr 3 (FSS: IBTS3E; NSGFS);
75 core trawl stations are completed annually, to provide distribution and
stock composition estimates for fish species. Station, catch, length (all
species) and biological data (selected species) are collected using research
vessels and GOV trawls. Benthic catches are also recorded. These annual
surveys (ongoing) are carried out in support of EU data regulations and as
part of the International Bottom Trawl survey. Additional aims include
collection of water temperature, salinity and litter data.
Survey took place between 04/08/2004 and 06/09/2004 on CEFAS Endeavour
Equipment used during this survey :
- Benthic Sampling Gear Jennings 2m Beam Trawl Standard spec.
- Otter Trawl GOV 34 45 SWest IBTS Spec No Bridle Kite RockHoppers
- Otter Trawl GOV Long Wing 36/47 Standard IYFS Spec.
- Van Veen Grab Swansea Specification
Survey operations were undertaken on 235 stations
164 different species were caught on this survey