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CE13008 Celtic Explorer Biodiscovery and Ecosystem Function of Canyons Survey 2013

This three week research survey led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) took place on board the Marine Institute&#039;s R.V. Celtic Explorer in June/July 2013.     The Biodiscovery and Ecosystem Function of Canyons Survey investigated a wide diversity of habitats and underwater communities in the Whittard Canyon system on the Irish Atlantic margin.  Whittard Canyon is one of many subsea canyons that incise the eastern margin of the North Atlantic. The research team used the Marine Institute’s Deepwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Holland 1, to collect to specimens of coral, sponges, sediment samples and other marine organisms. CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) profiles were conducted at the ROV stations. This survey was conducted as part of an ongoing effort to understand Ireland’s deep-sea biodiversity.    SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES    (i)	identify and map benthic macrofauna using conventional cores and ROV surveys;  (ii)	improve systematic knowledge of Porifera and Mollusca, groups with known biodiscovery potential, using traditional morphological techniques in combination with molecular biology;  (iii)	collect marine specimens for freeze-drying, the preparation of extracts in the MI Marine Biodiscovery Laboratory and screening of bioactivity within the Beaufort Biodiscovery Consortium;  (iv)	collect deep-sea sediment likely to harbour micro-organisms capable of producing novel bioactives;  (v)	collect marine specimens likely to have novel photoactive molecules;  (vi)	characterize bacterial and archaeal diversity in deep sea water and sediment samples over spatial and temporal scales; and  (vii)	collect marine invertebrate samples (particularly sponges), seawater samples, and marine sediment to study and compare the microbiota associated with each of the samples, culture microorganisms and construct metagenomic libraries.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE13007 Celtic Explorer Fisheries Acoustic Survey Newfoundland Canada 2013

This acoustic-trawl survey was carried out on board the RV Celtic Explorer in North West Atlantic Ocean Labrador Sea in April 2013 to map out the distribution and abundance of northern cod off Newfoundland and Labrador. Also map out the distribution and abundance of capelin north of 50 degrees latitude in collaboration with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region (DFO) capelin survey. Fishing catches will be used to scale the acoustic estimates of the abundance of cod and capelin and to gather important information on the size, sex, and spawning status of these stocks Fishing catches will be used to scale the acoustic estimates of the abundance of cod and capelin and to gather important information on the size, sex, and spawning status of these stocks

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Organization: Marine Institute
Demersal and Pelagic  Port Sampling

This data set comprises of biological data collected from commercial fish landed from Irish vessels.  The data is collected under the Data Collection Framework  (REGULATION (EU) 2017/1004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2017 and COMMISSION DELEGATED DECISION (EU) 2021/1167 of 16 July 2021 ) under the guidance of ICES WGCATCH  (statistically sound sampling). Data is collected all year round based on target number of visits to ports which are proportional to the landings into that port for Demersal and on a seasonal basis for Pelagics proportional to the fisheries. Fisheries occur in the North East Atlantic  ICES Sub areas 2,4,6-8. Data is Quality Controlled for all parameters, length, weight, sea and maturity before being uploaded to the Regional Data Base. A key objective of fisheries research is to provide good information on the state of fish stocks. This information is collected through various sampling programmes and the data are used to provide advice on the sustainable management of fish stocks, upon which the industry depends.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE14015 Irish Groundfish Survey Leg 1

The Marine Institute (MI) conducts annual groundfish surveys to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland.     The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management.  In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).     In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea.     The 2014 Survey by the MI took place over 4 legs on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October using a Rockhopper groundgear rig, and the western and southern areas were carried out in three legs (legs 2,3 and 4) during November – December using a finer groundgear.     In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main  commercial species and provide recruitment indices;  b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of  commercial fisheries data;  c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected  invertebrates;  d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species.   e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE14016 Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey

This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2014 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.    In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration.     The 2014 survey, carried out from 06th-26th October, covered the area from Loop Head in Co. Clare (ICES Division VIIb)  and extended along the western seaboard into the Celtic Sea, covering the main bays and inlets (in ICES Divisions VIIj amd VIIg).    For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. A total of 19 trawl hauls were carried out . All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at predefined stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.    Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE14018 Fisheries Irish Groundfish Survey Legs 2, 3 and 4

The Marine Institute (MI) conducts annual groundfish surveys to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland.     The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management.  In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).     In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea.     The 2014 Survey by the MI took place over 4 legs on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October using a Rockhopper groundgear rig, and the western and southern areas were carried out in three legs (legs 2,3 and 4) during November – December using a finer groundgear.     In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main  commercial species and provide recruitment indices;  b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of  commercial fisheries data;  c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected  invertebrates;  d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species.   e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE15003 Ocean climate, marine chemistry and geology sections 2015 survey

Ocean climate, marine chemistry and geology sections survey conducted by the Marine Institute in spring 2015 on board the R.V. Celtic  Explorer. The focus areas were the Rockall Trough, Atlantic Continental Margin, Continental Shelf and Porcupine Bank of the North Atlantic Ocean.    This cruise was designed to contribute Ireland’s data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The cruise objectives were designed to deliver this data to the IROC effort on an annual basis.     The proposed continuation of the standard sections will provide a time series to assess inter-annual variability of biogeochemical conditions at the continental margin that impact on marginal ecosystems through many trophic levels, such as plankton community distribution, fisheries and benthic systems such as cold water coral reefs.     During the survey CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) and day grab samples were obtained. However, not all objectives were achieved on this survey due to weather limitations. Cruise is designed to contribute Ireland&#039;s data to the ICES Working Group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE15005 Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2015.    Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS).    The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250m) westward into the Rockall Trough. The survey was carried out in continuity from north to south and from south to north    The 2015 survey was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), FV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was  maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible.    Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Age, length, weight, sex, stomach fullness and maturity data were recorded for individual blue whiting within a random 50 fish sample from each trawl haul with a further 100 random length and weight measurements were also taken. All blue whiting were aged onboard.     Visual observations for cetaceans were conducted during daylight hours. Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)  for cetaceans was also conducted using a towed hydrophone array which was towed 150m behind the vessel. Seabird surveys were also carried out.     Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations  2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock   3. Collect CTD data  4. Conduct visual abundance surveys of marine mammals and seabirds in conjunction with passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE15007 Transatlantic Added Value 2015 Survey

Transatlantic Added Value Survey between Ireland and Canada. 1. Investigate the link between the distribution of components of the deep scattering layer and mesocale eddies  2. Carry out multi layer sampling on the Deep Scattering Layer to support the acoustic data.  3. Investigate the main planktonic prey of the larvae of mesopelagic oceanic fish.  4. Obtain cephalopod paralarvae in support of taxonomic and ecological studies.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0716 Mooring Deployments Survey

This survey, led by The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, was carried out in June 2007 in the North East Atlantic Ocean on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer to refurbish the Porcupine Abyssal Plain  (PAP) observatory. A major new mooring was deployed, CTD profiles were obtained, Zooplankton hauls were conducted and sediment traps were recovered. Mooring Deployment cruise in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) to refurbish the observatory.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0714 Irish Groundfish Survey Leg 2

This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2007 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland.     The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management.  In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).     This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2007 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 was carried out during November/December.    In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations..

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0713 Herring Biomass Assessment Survey

This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in autumn 2007 to survey the abundance and distribution of herring In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea (ICES Divisions VIIaS, g and j). Here, herring are an important commercial species to the pelagic and polyvalent fleet. The stock is composed of both autumn and winter spawning components and the fishery targets pre-spawning and spawning aggregations. The autumn 2007 survey covered the area from Loop Head in ICES Division VIIb in Co. Clare and extended south along the western seaboard covering the main bays and inlets in Divisions VIIj and VIIg. The survey started in the north and worked in a southerly direction to facilitate temporal progression of spawning within stock components.     Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. A single pelagic midwater trawl with the dimensions of 19m in length (LOA) and 6m at the wing ends and a fishing circle of 330 m was employed during the survey. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Oceanographic (CTD) stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Visual observations for marine mammals and seabirds were conducted during daylight hours. Survey into the abundance and distribution of herring in the southwest of Ireland and Celtic Sea.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0711 Deepwater Stock Assessment Survey

The Marine Institute with the collaboration of the National University of Galway conducted a multidisciplinary deepwater survey along the continental slope of the Northeast Atlantic in September 2007 on board R.V. Celtic Explorer. The three areas were chosen to reflect fishing areas covered during the Irish deepwater survey programme in the 1990s and corresponded to the same three areas as the 2006 deepwater fisheries survey. Two areas were located on the western continental slope and one area on the northern slope of the Porcupine Bank. As in the previous year the survey was again coordinated with the Scottish Fisheries Research Service.    Fishing transects were carried out at four depth strata (500m, 1000m 1500m and 1800m) during the day, while oceanographic measurements and plankton and benthic invertebrate sampling was carried out during the night.     At each station the entire catch were identified to species and weighed. Biological sampling (weight, sex, maturity, and age extraction) was carried out on the target species. A single Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) was on board to conduct visual surveys of cetaceans. The main purpose of the survey was to collect biological data on the main deepwater fish species and  invertebrates. The fisheries data collected will provide information for assessment of deepwater  stock.    Other purposes for the survey were to collect CTD data at set stations, and to carry out visual observations for marine mammals and to collect nutrient samples in order to assess the role of the  shelf edge current (SEC) in transporting and cycling nutrients along/across the shelf edge.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE15011 Mapping the deep: the application of predictively modelled maps to European spatial planning survey

This inter-institutional survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), took place in summer 2015 on board the Marine Institute&#039;s R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean, the main focus area being the Porcupine, Seabight and Rockall Bank.  The survey was carried out as a large scale habitat suitability validation survey, and also for monitoring of vulnerable marine ecosystems required as part of the management of Special Areas of Conservation and under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.    ROV (remotely operated vehicle) Holland 1 was used to survey selected locations and collect coral specimens. CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) sampling was also conducted. This survey was carried out to conduct large scale habitat suitability validation and for monitoring of vulnerable marine ecosystems, required as part of the management of Special Areas of Conservation and under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.  Re-surveying of a number of known coral sites will facilitate an understanding of temporal changes.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute