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  <dc:title xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Yorkshire Coast Velvet Crab Maturity Study 2006/07 - Fisheries Science Partnership</dc:title>
  <dc:type xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">dataset</dc:type>
  <dc:identifier xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">https://portal.medin.org.uk/portal/start.php?tpc=009_CEFAS957a8ea4-a8c8-40c7-9e28-52765bdfacfc</dc:identifier>
  <dc:description xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">A sample of 28 crabs was returned to the laboratory at the end of Fisheries 
Science Partnership work carried out at Bridlington with the aim of 
investigating the feasibility of a study on reproductive cycle.

The fishing vessels *Hollie J *and *Magdalene Ann *were chartered in 
June 2006 to carry out a potting survey for velvet crabs in the area from 
Flamborough Head to North of Spurn Point. Target fishing positions were spread 
throughout the survey area, but potential gear conflicts confined most 
stations to a band 6 to 12 miles off the coast. The survey took place in June 
when catch rates of velvet swimming crabs were beginning to increase after a 
delayed start to the season.</dc:description>
  <dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">20151021 20140709</dc:date>
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