This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the Thames Bass Survey, FV Ina
K (FSS: INAKTHAMES);
To provide abundance indices of 0-2 year old bass in the Thames area. Annual
survey taking place in November each year using the standard Cefas bass trawls
(deployed port and starboard). This survey was co-funded and co-staffed by the
Environment Agency.
Station, catch, length (for all species) and biological data (for bass) was
collected for each of the annual surveys.
Survey took place between 23/10/1997 and 24/10/1997 on INA K
Equipment used during this survey :
- Otter Trawl Solent Bass Trawl 5 fm Headline, 6 & 8 metre bridles, 40mm
Liner
Survey operations were undertaken on 13 stations
28 different species were caught on this survey