A Marine Science and Technology Partnership Programme for the island of Ireland

2024 Nephrops Underwater TV Surveys

The goal of the surveys is to provide abundance and density estimates for Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus) on the most important fishing grounds around Ireland. Survey data will include UWTV footage, oceanographic (CTD drops), multi-beam bathymetry and seabed characterisation, and other ecosystem data.

Three surveys will take place between May and August.

  • UWTV Survey Leg 1 29th of May to 9th of June
  • UWTV Survey Leg 2 10th of 20th of June
  • UWTV Survey Leg 3 10th to 18th of August

The closing date for applications for Leg 1 and 2 is Tuesday the 30th of April. For Leg 3 the closing date for applications for Friday the 10th of May.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in biological sampling and marine data collection. Applications are invited from graduate and post graduate students wishing to develop expertise in fisheries biology and modelling, benthic biology and associated data collection topics.

Applications

Applications can be submitted online here.

For application advice see Applying for SMART Marine Institute Research Vessel Bursaries

Closing date for applications is 18th of April for Leg 1 and 2, and 24th of May for Leg 3.

Required Certificates

  • Current ENG 11 medical certificate
  • Current PST STCW 95 or equivalent
  • STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness

For information on certificates see page 2 of Applying for SMART Marine Institute Research Vessel Bursaries

UWTV Survey Reports

You can find out more about the the Marine Institute UWTV programme here.

Also please read the FU22 Nephrops Grounds 2023 UWTV Survey Report and catch scenarios here.

Further Information

Operating ports for this survey will be confirmed closer to mobilisation.

Further Enquiries should be directed to john.boyd@atu.ie

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