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Cruise report: Irish Anglerfish & Megrim Survey 2017
Gerritsen, H.D. Kelly, E. Stokes, D. O'Hea, B. Ni Chonchuir, G.
Gerritsen, H.D.
Kelly, E.
Stokes, D.
O'Hea, B.
Ni Chonchuir, G.
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2018
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Marine Institute
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The 2017 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 14th February to 7th March (area 7bcjk) and 8-17th April 2017 (area 6a) on RV Celtic Explorer. The main objective of the survey is to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiaginis and L. boscii) in areas 6a (south of 58°N) and 7 (west of 8°W). Secondary objectives are to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species. The survey also collects maturity and other biological information for commercial fish species. The IAMS survey is coordinated with the Scottish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (SIAMISS) and uses the same gear and fishing practices.
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Gerritsen, H.D, Kelly, E., Stokes, D., O'Hea, B., & Ni Chonchuir, G. (2018). Cruise report: Irish Anglerfish & Megrim Survey 2017. FEAS Survey Series: IAMS 2017. Marine Institute.