2006 - 2006 Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Survey : CEND 15/06 (part of North Sea Groundfish Survey, Qtr 3 (FSS: IBTS3E; NSGFS))

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 12/08/2006 and 14/09/2006 on CEFAS Endeavour Equipment used during this survey : - Niskin Bottle with MiniCTD - 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 149 stations 205 different species were caught on this survey