CV16009 Undergraduate Shipboard Training in Methods of Oceanographic, Benthic Megafauna and Fisheries Research Survey

The objective of the proposed cruise is to train undergraduate degree students on the GMIT course in Applied Marine and Freshwater Biology in various fisheries, megafauna, benthic and oceanographic sampling methods at sea. Students will receive training and become competent in station position fixing and data logging at sea and the use a range of sampling devices and on-board sampling processing at sea.

In addition, students will experience, at first hand, equipment and techniques that are covered during lectures as well as collect material for use in practical sessions later in the year.