2003 - 2003 Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas) Survey : AMAR 2/03 (part of Solent Bass Pre-recruit Survey (FSS: SOLENT))

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the Solent Bass Pre-recruit Survey (FSS: SOLENT); There are over 50 surveys in this series which began in 1983. The aim of these are to provide abundance indices of 2-4 year old bass. The catch density of other species taken is also recorded. The survey was undertaken twice yearly during May and September for most years up to 2009. Since then one September survey each year has taken place. Survey took place between 11/09/2003 and 17/09/2003 on Angelle Marie Equipment used during this survey : - Otter Trawl Solent Bass Trawl 5 fm Headline, 6 & 8 metre bridles, 40mm Liner Survey operations were undertaken on 56 stations 73 different species were caught on this survey