This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Soela cruise SO 6/86. This cruise took place in the North West Shelf during 7 October - 5 November 1988, under the leadership of Keith Sainsbury and Rolf Lindholm. Biological data collected on this cruise include weight of each species from the catch. Length distribution for selected species (see Taxonomy keywords). Otoliths and fish stomachs from selected species (Saurida undosquamis, Nemipterus furcosus, Lethrinus choerorynchus and Lutjanus sebae) for ageing and dietary studies. Photography of demersal habitats for 85 of the 105 trawls. Photography of the habitat in the 5 n mile radius area around the North Rankin drilling platform. Catch rates of fish in the fish traps and photography of fish behaviour in and out at the entrance of the traps.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available (to CSIRO Staff) on-line. See the details link under "Stored Media List" (below).
