Survey : CIRO 3/78 (part of North Sea Groundfish Survey, Qtr 1 (FSS: IBTS1E))

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 28/02/1978 and 17/03/1978 on Cirolana Equipment used during this survey : - Frame Trawl ISAAC-KIDD 2.5m bars standard IYFS spec. - Otter Trawl GOV Long Wing 36/47 Standard IYFS Spec. Survey operations were undertaken on 137 stations 46 different species were caught on this survey