Herring Spawning

Synopsis

With unique underwater footage of spawning herring and areas of spawn deposition, this film was produced to explain the need for environmental impact surveys in areas of the seabed licenced for oil exploration that also contain herring spawning grounds. These surveys are designed to safeguard the interests of the fishing industry in respect to this important resource. Gives details of the surveys together with important information about the physical characteristics of the spawning sites.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 9 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £15.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Subjects

Agriculture

Keywords

fish behaviour; fishing industries; herring; marine ecosystems

Sponsor

Name

PO Box 101

Web

http://www.marlab.ac.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01224 876544

Fax

01224 295511

Address

Victoria Road
Aberdeen AB11 9DB

Distributor

Name

FRS Marine Laboratory Aberdeen

Email

enquiries@marlab.ac.uk

Web

http://www.marlab.ac.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01224 876544

Fax

01224 295511

Address

Fisheries Research Services
PO Box 101
375 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9BD