CEFAS23-120 Contract for Scallop Dredge Surveys

As part of an ongoing research project, Cefas is collaborating with Defra and industry partners to carry out dredge fishing surveys with the aim of determining harvestable biomass of king scallop in the main fishing grounds around England. This contract secures a suitable vessel and all management, crew, victuals, fuel, and other services necessary to carry out the requirements. The main objectives of the survey will be to: - carry out tows at predetermined survey locations using standard commercial and modified sc...