Cruise Results, NOAA FRV Albatross IV Cruise No. AL 02-04 Parts (I-IV) Spring Bottom Trawl Survey

The objectives of the cruise were to: (1) determine the spring distribution, relative abundance and biodiversity of fish and invertebrate species; (2) collect biological samples for studies of age and growth relationships, fecundity, maturity and feeding ecology; (3) collect hydrographic and meteorological data; (4) make collections of data and samples for cooperative researchers and programs; (5) collect continuous hydroacoustic data; and (6) conduct vessel comparison tows with the Delaware II.