Northern Shrimp (Pandalus borealis) on Flemish Cap Surveys 2018

A stratified random bottom trawl survey on Flemish Cap was carried out from June 25thto July25th2018. The area surveyed was extended up to depths of 800 fathoms (1450meters) following the same procedures as in previous years. This year a total of 181valid hauls were made by the vessel R/V Vizconde de Ezawith the usual survey gear (Lofoten), 120up 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 (strata... Mehr ...