Current Survey Details

Celtic Explorer

Survey Name: IGFS 2024 Leg I_IV (01/11/2024 to 17/12/2024)
Chief Scientist: Mr Groundfish Survey IGFS User (Marine Institute)
Survey Details: The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) is carried out in the 4th quarter annually as part of an internationally coordinated demersal trawl survey effort under the ICES working group for International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS). The primary objective is to use trawl sampling to provide an annual relative index of abundance and recruitment for commercially exploited fish stocks.

Tom Crean

Survey Name: Multidisciplinary Survey Planning – A Peer Assisted Learning exercise led by postgraduates (02/11/2024 to 05/11/2024)
Chief Scientist: Dr Roisin Nash (Atlantic Technological University)
Survey Details: A shipboard training environment will be created through planning and execution of a replicate multidisciplinary research cruise, facilitated by academic staff and postgraduates from ATU. Students will experience a high-level learning environment in a shipboard setting and will be facilitated in the formulation of cruise plans. The aim of the cruise is to train students in research vessel operations including oceanographic and marine biological sampling, seabird, and marine mammal population assessment techniques. The survey will enhance co-operation between undergraduate and postgraduate students in ATU allowing the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and techniques. Furthermore, providing the learner with both the experience and competence in conducting shipboard operations, which will be of significant benefit to them in their future marine careers.