The objective of this report was to measure trawling gear with the Trawl Instrumentation System (TIS). The method was similar to that described in Cruise Report no. 76. Each net and door combination was towed at various log speeds, and was maintained at each log speed for about 20 minutes while...

The purpose of this project was to study the use of mid-water and surface structures (Fish Aggregating Devices - F.A.D.'s) in attracting commercial species of pelagic fish in economic quantities.

The 1982 Radar, Navigation, Echo Sounder and Sonar Course was held from April 27 to May 7. This year's course for professional fishermen was attended by 11 students. It was felt that the smaller number was easier to handle in the compact training areas. The first week of the course consisted of...