Cruise Results, NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow (R-225) Cruise No. HB 13-01 (Parts I - IV) Spring Bottom Trawl Survey

The objectives of the survey were to: (1) determine the seasonal distribution, relative abundance, and biodiversity of fish and invertebrate species found on the continental shelf; (2) collect biological samples for age determinations and growth studies, fecundity, maturity, and feeding ecology; (3) collect hydrographic and meteorological data; (4) collect samples of ichthyoplankton and zooplankton for relative abundance and distribution studies; (5) collect data and samples for cooperative researchers and programs; (6) conduct a hydroacoustic survey between stations; and (7) examine survey catchability difference between surveys conducted on the FSV Henry B. Bigelow and FRV Albatross IV. 2014 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) NEFSC (Northeast Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1862