Annual Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey undertaken by the Marine Institute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services section. 1. Survey the Blue Whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with surveys from other vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of Blue Whiting. 3. Carry out measurements of both vertical and horizontal physical oceanographic conditions encountered along the pre-determined cruise track. 4. Take part in inter-calibration exercises on spawning stock analysis.