Results from Bottom Trawl Survey on Flemish Cap of June-July 2021

A stratified random bottom trawl survey on Flemish Cap was carried out from 12 July to 9 August 2021. Following the same procedures as in previous years, the area surveyed extends up to depths of 800 fathoms (1460 meters) and 181 fishing stations were planned. The survey was carried out by the R/V Vizconde de Eza with the usual survey gear (Lofoten). A total of 181 valid hauls were made, 120 up to 730 meters depth and 61 up to 1460 meters. Survey results are presented, including abundance indices of the main commercial species and age distributions for cod, redfish, American plaice, Greenland halibut, roughhead grenadier, squid and shrimp. The general indexes for this year are estimated taken into account the traditional swept area (strata 1-19, up to depths of 730 m.) and the total area surveyed (strata 1-34, up to depths of 1460 m.).Versión del editor

Summary Report of the FLEMISH CAP International Survey COORDINATION MEETING (FCCM) 2016

The overarching aim of this year’s meeting was to know the general results of the last research survey carried out in summer 2015 and to agree on the objectives and logistical issues (scientific equipment, staff etc.) for the next research survey carried out in summer 2016. Also in this meeting were tackled other matters related to the project: to improve the coordination, identify problems and look for solutions to get better the contribution in the NAFO Scientific Council meetings carried out each year in June and September