2023 University of Plymouth Ropes to Reefs EK80, CTD, Plankton and Video Groundtruthing Data
Description
Hydroacoustic survey using a wideband EK80 at 38 and 120 kHz at the Offshore Shellfish mussel farm site 2 in Lyme Bay. The aim of the survey was to assess the relationship between the ropes at the mussel farm and pelagic fish. CTD and opportunistic video data and plankton samples were collected at the same time, where possible. Surveys were undertaken in March, May, July and November 2024.