., North West of Ireland, Irish SeaInternational trawling survey to assess the brood strength of juvenile demersal fish stocks.17-28 MarchStatfjord oilfield, site midway between Shetland & Norway, site in German Bight, two sites between German Bight and Aberdeen.Sampling of water, plankton and fish, to assess the biological effects of pollutants.2-6 AprilAberdeen Bay, Moray Firth, North Coast of ScotlandDevelopment of new sampling equipment, calibration of sonar systems.10 April - 1 MayNorth of Scotland, Hebrides, West of Ireland, Celtic SeaInternational triennial mackerel egg survey --aimed at providing a spawning stock estimate for mackerel.4-18 MayNorthern North Sea, Faroe-Shetland ChannelHydrographic surveys and servicing of current meter/tide gauge moorings to investigate ocean climate change.19-23 MayFirth of Forth, Moray Firth, East of OrkneySampling of fish for evidence of disease and to assess the biological effects of hydrocarbons.7-29 JuneFladen, Noup, North MinchEstimation of the distribution and abundance of Nephrops and to derive stock assessments for these areas.3-23 JulyNorth of Scotland, Hebrides, West of Ireland, Celtic SeaInternational triennial mackerel egg survey --aimed at providing a spawning stock estimate for mackerel.3-23 JulyNorth western North Sea from the Moray Firth to Shetland - excluding Norwegian and Faroese watersInternational herring acoustic and fishing survey - aimed at providing an estimate of herring stock size in this area.26 JulyPeterheadOpen day on vessel for fishermen and the general public.27 July - 19 AugustNorth Sea from 54 - 61 degrees NorthInternational trawling survey to provide an index of abundance of demersal fish stocks.ClupeaDateAreaTask8-25 JanuaryN/AAnnual Refit26 January - 8 FebruaryLoch Nevis, Loch Hourn, Loch Duich, Loch Alsh, Loch KishornFishing, acoustic, plankton and grab surveys to establish the abundance and distribution of fish, shellfish and plankton in these areas.14-27 FebruaryShetlandScallop fishing survey to provide an estimate of scallop abundance and distribution for stock assessment purposes.5-16 MarchWee Bankie, Marr Bank, Berwick Bank - off the Firth of ForthSandeel abundance and relating the distribution to the characteristics of the sea bed sediments and hydrography of the area.2-11 AprilLoch Torridon, Loch Duich, Loch SunartChemical, hydrographic and sealice surveys to provide information on the environmental impact of salmon farms...