Cruise Results: NOAA FRV Albatross IV, Cruise no. AL 02-03 (Parts I-II), Winter Bottom Trawl Survey

The objectives of the cruise were to: (1) determine the winter distribution and relative abundance of fish and selected invertebrate species; (2) collect biological samples for studies of age and growth relationships, fecundity, maturity and feeding ecology studies; (3) collect hydrographic and meteorological data; (4) collect samples of ichthyoplankton and zooplankton; and (5) make data and sample collections for cooperative researchers and programs; (6) conduct a hydroacoustic survey between survey stations; and (7) fully implement the Fisheries Scientific Computer System (FSCS) throughout the entire cruise.