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 27/01/1990 and 19/02/1990 on Cirolana
Equipment used during this survey :
- Bottle Casts Nansen bottles Reversing surface and bottom
- Frame Trawl ISAAC-KIDD 2.5m bars standard IYFS spec.
- Frame Trawl ISAAC-KIDD METHOT 2sq m opening
- Otter Trawl GOV Long Wing 36/47 Standard IYFS Spec.
Survey operations were undertaken on 171 stations
60 different species were caught on this survey
