Cruise Results : F/V E.S.S. Pursuit (Contracted Survey Vessel) Cruise No. EP 23-01 (Parts I-III) Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Survey ...
The 2023 Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Survey took place from 9 - 23 August 2023 and was conducted in three parts: Part I was from 9 - 13 August 2023, Part II was from 14 - 18 August 2023, and Part III was from 19 - 23 August 2023. The area of operation was Georges Bank. Approximate station loc...
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Northeast Fisheries Science Center (U.S.)
2023
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.25923/zjrb-y377 https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/56190 |
| Summary: | The 2023 Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Survey took place from 9 - 23 August 2023 and was conducted in three parts: Part I was from 9 - 13 August 2023, Part II was from 14 - 18 August 2023, and Part III was from 19 - 23 August 2023. The area of operation was Georges Bank. Approximate station locations are shown in Figure 1. The objectives were to: 1) Determine the distribution, relative abundance and collect biological data for surfclams/ocean quahogs utilizing a commercial clam vessel and a commercial-sized hydraulic clam dredge. 2) Collect clam dredge performance data for each haul utilizing tilt sensors (Star-Oddi) and water pump pressure sensors (MadgeTech). 3) Conduct gear comparisons between the standardized hydraulic clam dredge and the selectivity dredge if necessary. ... |
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