According to an agreement between the government of Burma, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Norwegian agency for development aid (NORAD) the fishery research vessel "Dr. Fridtjof Nansen" is to undertake two surveys of the Burmese waters. The first survey was carried out between 25 September and 18 October 1979, the second will take place in March - April 1980. An analysis of the results from both surveys will be presented in June 1980. The present report is a presentation of processed data and preliminary results from September - November 1979. The following scientific personnel participated:
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Institute of Marine Research, Bergen |
Peoples Pearl and Fisheries Corporation, Rangoon |
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O. Nakken (Cruiseleader) |
Sann Aung (Teamleader) |
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S. Brattås |
Soe Tin |
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J. Maude |
Myo Aung |
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K. Strømsnes |
Department of Fisheries, Rangoon |
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Sein Lwin |
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The Burmese Navy |
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Sann Muint |
The above staff took part in observational work and carried out analysis and processing of observations to the extent possible onboard the vessel. Further evaluation of the observations and preparation of the present report was done at the Institute of Marine Research, Bergen.
The figures are drawn by K. Strømsnes and modified for reduction by A. Raknes.
