Simrad develops new multibeam eco sounder for fishery research

Simrad and IFREMER (French Marine Institute) have developed a new multibeam echo sounder for fishery research purposes. The ME70 is a giant step forward in fish stock assessment technology and is set to become a key factor in the sustainable management of fish resources, according to a statement from Simrad. The first ME70 will be installed onboard the French research vessel, Thalassa and Simrad says that it is also working on a version for the IMR (Norwegian Marine Institute) to install onboard the Norwegian Research vessel GO Sars.

Simrad and IFREMER (French Marine Institute) have developed a new multibeam echo sounder for fishery research purposes. The ME70 is a giant step forward in fish stock assessment technology and is set to become a key factor in the sustainable management of fish resources, according to a statement from Simrad. The first ME70 will be installed onboard the French research vessel, Thalassa and Simrad says that it is also working on a version for the IMR (Norwegian Marine Institute) to install onboard the Norwegian Research vessel GO Sars.