Cartographic survey, obtaining seismic profiles and knowledge of the nature of the bottom of the continental shelf
Cartographic survey, obtaining seismic profiles and knowledge of the nature of the background from multi-beam and parametric high resolution geophysical techniques and the use of dredgers.
Campaign to obtain samples of mud mullets (Mullus barbatus) and sediment. The objective is to evaluate the temporal trends of priority chemical pollutants and the study of the biological effects of pollution.
Acoustic campaign for the estimation of biomass and spatial distribution of the main small pelagic species of the Catalan platform.
Acoustic fishing campaign for the evaluation of anchovy biomass, biological condition, hydrographic conditions and spatial distribution in the Bay of Biscay
Annual estimate of abundance of anchovy juveniles in the Bay of Biscay during the months of September and October
Pelagic trawl estimation and acoustic methods of the biomass index and population and biological parameters of anchovy (Engraulis encrasilocus) and sardine (Sardina pilchardus) as a secondary objective to assess the state of fisheries. In pelagic trawling, the Daily Egg Production Method (MPDH) is applied as an estimate of biomass. Study of the influence of the variables of the water column (temperature, salinity and chlorophyll).
Analysis of the selectivity of commercial trawling "baka".
Study and mapping of the Spanish Continental Shelf
Obtain abundance indexes of lobster (Palinuros elephas) inside and outside the protected area of the Cala Ratjada Marine Reserve, carry out experimental plankton fisheries in order to obtain philosophical larvae of the different species of lobster present in the study area, and install and maintain lobster post-larval collectors in the coastal area (<25m) and deep (> 60m)