Cruise Results, UNOLS R/V Hugh R. Sharp, CRUISE NO S1 08-01 (parts I & II), Sea Scallop Survey, Sea Scallop, Placopecten magellanicus, dredge, habcam

The objectives of the survey were to: (1) determine the distribution and relative abundance of the sea scallop, Placopecten magellanicus; (2) re-occupy approximately eighty-five dredge hauls conducted by the NOAA FRV Albatross IV during the 2007 standard Sea Scallop Survey; (3) conduct paired tows with F/V Nordic Pride, F/V Celtic and F/V Kathy Marie to develop dredge calibrations between a standard dredge, a prototype dredge and a towed digital camera system; (4) collect additional biological samples for other programs including red tide sampling by the Food and Drug Administration. 2009 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) NEFSC (Northeast Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1862