Friday, 9 October 2009
R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen off to study the Comoros Basin

Since the 6th October, the R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen has completed acoustic surveys around two of the Comoros islands to determine the distribution and abundance of small pelagic fish shoals. Mid-water trawls have been used on fish aggregations to determine species and size composition and surface trawls to collect juvenile fish stages. Biological sampling to determine the length, weight, sex, and reproductive condition of random samples of selected species was also undertaken at each biological station. But more of this later!
Another important part of this cruise is capacity building of trainees & young scientists. In the next few days you will hear more from them about their experience during the cruise. This is a unique survey that will provide important information for the region, so keep following our blog
Another important part of this cruise is capacity building of trainees & young scientists. In the next few days you will hear more from them about their experience during the cruise. This is a unique survey that will provide important information for the region, so keep following our blog
Author: Kathrine Michalsen (Norwegian Cruise Leader)
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