This survey continues a time series used to track the biomass and abundance of herring in the Celtic Sea and informs stock assessments by ICES expert groups. Mr Ciaran O’Donnell will lead an experienced team of biologists from the Marine Institute on survey transects deploying a pelagic trawl to ground truth echo traces of herring and other pelagic species.
The survey will take place from the 9th to 29th of October.
The Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey is an excellent opportunity for graduates and postgraduate students who wish to develop field skills and careers in fisheries acoustics, and fisheries biometric and plankton sampling. Data collection also extends to marine mammals and seabirds.
Applications
The closing date for applications for applications is Friday the 11th of August 2023.
Applications can be submitted online here.
Advice on completing the application form is here.
Requirementshttps://smartseaschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Applying-for-SMART-MI-RV-Bursaries-4.0-1.pdf
- Current ENG 11 medical certificate
- Current PST STCW 95 or equivalent
Information on obtaining medical and sea-survival certificates and vessel user guidelines for national research vessels are available here.
Survey Data
The data collected during the survey is the intellectual property of the survey organisers. Participants are obliged to comply with survey data privacy and protection as set out by the Chief Scientist.
Further Information
Further enquiries should be addressed to John.Boyd@atu.ie
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