642 Exploratory Fishing Vessel "Oregon" 100 ft. The "Oregon" has a crew of seven (7) and can accommodate four (4) research scientists and technicians. The ship supports bottom surveys for halibut; patrol work; observations of foreign fishing activities in the Bering Sea. 9. COMMENT AND PUBLICATION REFERENCES: BCF Annual Report Calendar Year 1968 10. DATE OF REPORT: P. O. ADDRESS: State Fish Pier, Exploratory Fish. & Gear Rsch. Base (Bu. Comm. Fish.) MISSION: Plan and conduct exploratory fishing programs to locate and determine the extent of new fishing grounds and the size and character of the resource. Also, to design, test and develop new types of fishing gear and equipment. (06-06) Exploratory surveys in New England waters to assess groundfish, pelagic, and shellfish resources. (13-10) Evaluate midwater trawling technique for pelagic species; conduct studies to mechanize and automate trawl gear and handling systems. ADDITIONAL COSATI CODES: SURVEY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Conducted By THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For The FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 643 644 Exploratory Fishing Vessel: "Delaware II" 156 ft. The "Delaware II" has accommodations for six (6) research scientists and technicians. The ship is used in support of exploratory fishing and biological studies on ground fishes and sea scallops; gear research. SSION: To plan and conduct exploratory fishing programs to locate and determine 6-06) Exploration Activities Great Lakes and Other Inland Waters to Assess Qualitative and Quantitative Status of Commercial Fish Stocks. B-10) Gear Research development on High Rise Trawls, Bottom Electro-Trawls ADDITIONAL COSATI CODES: SURVEY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES Conducted By THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION For The SFL 1 645 646 Exploratory Fishing Vessels: "Kaho" 65 ft. "Hiodon" 45 ft. The "Kaho" with a total complement of three (3) is located at Saugatuck, Michigan, and is used in support of exploratory fishing and gear research on industrial fishes - Chubs, Alewives, Sheepshead, Gizzard Shad and Smelt. The "Hiodon" has a crew of one (1) and is located at Mobridge, South Dakota, in support of reservoir fish studies. No special research equipment other than for fishing and navigation. |