This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) in collaboration with other organisations for BGS, the survey took place in November 1974 in the area east of Shetland Islands on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out trials of cable-controlled drilling submersible Consub and collect geophysical data for identification of potential drill sites. Sea floor data were collected using echo-sounder and sidescan sonar. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.

This sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) and George Wimpey and Co Ltd for BGS, the survey took place from June to September 1969 in the Sea of Hebrides, Clyde, Irish Sea, North Channel and Tay-Forth areas on board the MV Maria W. The purpose was to collect data as part of UK regional mapping programme. Sample data were collected using dredge; gravity corer; rock drill; vibrocorer; beach sampling; diver; photograph and Shipek grab. Most of these data are archived by BGS. Reference to part of the survey contained in IGS report 73/14.

Report: Deegan, SE. 1975. Cruise Report for survey of the Brent area. MV Aqua Star. MGU Project 75/06. (IGS Report No 61) Navigation: Principal fixing method was by Decca Main Chain, Hordaland Hi-fix and IGS Sat/Nav system. Equipment: Nova Scotia Deep Tow Sparker and IGS multi-tip sparker. Edo Western pinger. Atlas Deso echo sounder.

Report: Deegan, S.E. 1975. Cruise report for Pockmarks study in the Forties area, 3-16 July 1975. Marine Geology report 75/13, MGU Project 75/07. MGU reports 60, 64 & 98 & UC97.

This geophysical and sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in April 1975 in the Clyde and Sea of the Hebrides on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to carry out further trials of the IGS submersible Consub in obtaining small cores from solid rock outcrops. Sea floor data were collected using Echo Sounder and Sidescan Sonar. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1975.

Report: Owens, R. 1975. Firth of Forth engineering cruise, MV Whitethorn, Continental Shelf Unit II Cruise 75/WH/03. Marine Geology Internal Report 75/08

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine geophysical and sampling survey (comprised of two legs) took place from September to October 1976 in North Sea and the Minch on board the RRS Challenger. The purpose was to gather data which could be used to map the regional geology of the area and investigate Pockmarks between the Forties and Piper oilfields (Leg 1), to recover solid rock from outcrops on the west coast of Scotland using Consub (Leg 2). Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab, Gravity corer and unmanned submersible Consub. Sea floor data were collected using a echo-sounder, side-scan sonar, acoustic and resistivity probes. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 76/8.

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine geophysical and sampling survey (comprised of five legs) took place from June to August in SW Approaches and from August to October 1977 in Northern North Sea on board the MV Emerald. Seabed samples and cores were collected using Shipek grab, Day grab, Gravity corer, Vibrocorer, 1m rock drill and cone dredge. SW Approaches used Shipek grab,Gravity corer and Vibrocorer a total of 879 stations occupied. Seismic equipment was not routinely used. Sidescan sonar used on SW Approaches Leg 3. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report 77/10 to 14, Details for SW Approaches in report by C G Bradley Mv Emerald Cruise 1 June - 10 August 1977. Sample descriptions can be found in Offshore Reports 2000/35-37.

This high resolution marine multi-channel seismic survey commissioned by the Institute of Geological Sciences on behalf of Department of Energy took place in the Northern North Sea during 1st-27th November 1979 (Phase 1) aboard MV Aqua Star and 1st-14th February 1980 (Phase2) aboard Gardline Tracker. Phase 1 (Lines 1-5) was carried out by Fairfield Auatronics Ltd and Phase 2 (lines 5B-9) by Gardline surveys Ltd. Line coverage total 445km (Phase1 - 180km; Phase 2 - 265km). Sea floor data were collected using Echo sounder. Subsurface seismic data were gathered using a 9/15KJ sparker and line 4, Fairflex sleeve exploder. Survey details are contained in Fairfield and gardline acquisition reports and BGS technical report WB/MG/81/124.

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in December 1969 in the Firth of Clyde on board the MV Stella Maris. The purpose was to investigate the superficial deposits of the clyde area, this survey was Phase 4 of a 5 phase project. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder. Sub-bottom seismic profiling data were collected using Pinger and Sparker. These records are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS report 73/9.