This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the North Sea Groundfish
Survey, Qtr 1 (FSS: IBTS1E);
Station, catch, length (all species) and biological data (selected species)
for each of the annual surveys covering the North Sea using research vessels
and GOV trawls in support of EU data regulations and as part of the
International Bottom Trawl survey. Additional aims include collection of
benthic, water temperature and salinity and litter data.
Survey took place between 11/02/2004 and 23/03/2004 on CEFAS Endeavour
Equipment used during this survey :
- Otter Trawl GOV 34 45 SWest IBTS Spec 3 Bridle Standard Ground Gear
- Otter Trawl GOV 34 45 SWest IBTS Spec No Bridle Kite RockHoppers
- Otter Trawl GOV 34 45 SWest IBTS spec No Bridle No Kite RockHoppers
- Otter Trawl GOV Long Wing 36/47 Standard IYFS Spec.
Survey operations were undertaken on 31 stations
119 different species were caught on this survey
