Ecological investigations in the Barents Sea, August 1985. Report from Pro Mare-cruise no. 5

Abstract

Between 29 July and 19 August 1985, the R/V "G.O.Sars" carried out investigations in the northern Barents Sea. The cruise was organized by the Institute of Marine Research (IMR). The main purpose was to carry out investigations on the physical and biological environment and the feeding conditions of capelin, an IMR project under PRO MARE. Several scientist working on other PRO MARE projects participated on this cruise in a coordinated study program. This report presents the first results of the different projects