Forsøk med strømflasker i Nord-Norge i 1972

Abstract

On cruises with R. V. «Asterias» in spring 1972 a total number of 600 drift bottles were released along the coast of northern Norway. In March 20 drift bottles were released from 4 stations in restricted area in West Finnmark, and 30% were recovered. In April 100 drift bottles were released from 20 stations in the Lofoten area (Vestfjord), and 36 % were recovered. In May 340 drift bottles were relased from 68 stations along the coast from Hekkingen to the area of North Cape, and 24 % were recovered. The drift pattern in 1972 and the previous years is discussed.