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Norwegian ship already 'sails' in Angolan waters to carry out scientific research

The first of two research cruises in Angola with the Norwegian scientific research ship, named "Dr. Fridtjof Nansen", started last Friday. The second cruise is scheduled for next month, starting on July 18th and will only focus on the Cabo Ledo area.

: FAO (Via site das Nações Unidas Angola)
FAO (Via site das Nações Unidas Angola)  

Lasting 26 days, this first survey will serve to study the distribution, as well as evaluate the abundance of pelagic species, namely mackerel, horse mackerel and sardinella, in the country's waters.

But the objective of the investigation does not stop there. According to a statement, cited by Angop, the research also aims to encourage and evaluate the biomass of sardines in South Africa, as well as other pelagic species that move daily in the water column.

On the other hand, the second cruise is scheduled for next month. This will start on the 18th of July and will last 13 days, with the focus being on exploring only the surroundings of Cabo Ledo.

The scientific expedition will also aim to study the procedures of the dynamics of eggs and larvae of pelagic species, as this location is a place that retains these initial stages of life for species in the tropical ecosystem.

The research findings, together with information on fishing activity, will be used as a basis for defining fisheries management measures for next year.

This will make it possible to promote sustainable fishing, as well as promote a balance between exploration and conservation. Furthermore, according to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, cited by Angop, the conclusion of the research will make it possible to find out about the natural production of the area, which ultimately ensures the success of the capture.

Researcher Maik Tieedaman, from the Norwegian Marine Research Institute (IMR), and Angolan researcher Filomena Vaz Velho, director of the National Institute for Fisheries and Marine Research (INIPM), lead and co-lead the cruise, respectively, in a team composed of by more than 20 members (six researchers from IMR, 11 from INIPM and four from the Institute of Fisheries and Marine Resources).

After exploring the country's waters, the ship will head to Namibian waters, as part of a regional plan, which involves researchers from INIPM and students from Agostinho Neto and Namibe universities, writes Angop.

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