Courageous Cruise 039 Biological Data overview, 1978

This record describes the datasets obtained on Courageous Cruise 039. The data were obtained from the NSW coast and Tasman Sea in October 1978. Data were obtained on distribution (sightings and sonar) of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) and southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii). Associated data collected included seabird species composition and spatial distribution, plankton samples, XBT, zooplankton and hydrological samples, and water colour. Additional information regarding this dataset is contained in the cruise summary for this voyage.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available (to CSIRO Staff) on-line. See the details link under "Stored Media List" (below).