1. INTRODUCTION

Under an agreement between the Governments of Congo and Gabon, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Aid (NORAD), the fishery research vessel DR. FRIDTJOF NANSEN is conducting a series of surveys of the fish resources of Gabon and Congo. This forms part of the UNDP/FAO programme GLO/82/001.

This cruise report is the first of a series of interim reports to be issued upon the completion of each individual survey. The results will be further analysed in investigational reports.

The following scientific personnel participated:

From IMR, Bergen:

T. Stroemme (cruise leader)
S. Myklevoll
O. Skaatun
I. Svellingen (instrument chief)
T. Haugland

From FAO

Gabriella Bianchi

From Congo

Prosper Mfina
Francois Bileko

From Gabon

Leon Mba Nguema
Jean Alhogo Nang

From Zaire

Enganya Mpia Wango