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SO 1/87 (alternative identifier: SO198701)

Period: 1987-01-10 00:00 to 1987-02-07 00:00 Local

Duration: 28.00 days

Region: East Indian Ocean

Ship: Soela [details]

Description: Soela cruise SO 1/87 was undertaken for a tuna larval and tuna fish survey including oceanographical studies in the east Indian Ocean, mainly within the boundaries of 15 - 17 degrees S and 115 - 117 degrees E. Cruise aims were to determine the distribution of larvae in relation to the thermocline, time of day and moon phase. To investigate the oceanography of the area and to complete a CTD section from Port Hedland to the study area. To investigate the composition and abundance of phytoplankton and zooplankton in the area. To collect larvae samples for biological studies and capture mature tuna by line and troll fishing. Deployment of three satellite tracked buoys, two within the study area and one at approximately 18 degrees S, 117 degrees E. To rendezvous with the Japanese Research Vessel "Shoyo Maru" to carry out joint sampling and calibration of Japanese sampling techniques. To carry out experimental light fishing for post-larval and juvenile tunas with a Boukiami dip-net.

Leader: T. Davis (CSIRO)

Project: "Soela" fish surveys, 1980s [details]

Marlin Metadata:-

Soela Voyage SO 1/87 Biological Data Overview [details]

Soela Voyage SO 1/87 Hydrology Data [details]

Participants:- no records

Marine National Facility Reports - plans, summaries and data processing

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