Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) on Flemish Cap Surveys 2013

A stratified random bottom trawl survey on Flemish Cap was carried out from June 26th to July 23th 2013. The area surveyed was extended up to depths of 800 fathoms (1450 meters) following the same procedures as in previous years. This year a total of 181 valid hauls were made by the vessel R/V Vizconde de Eza with the usual survey gear (Lofoten), 120 up to 730 meters depth. The surveyed area has properly prospected the 32 strata planned. The general indexes for shrimp were estimated taken into account the traditional swept area (strata 1-19, up to depths of 730 m.) and the total area surveyed... Mehr ...