Collecting Zooplankton By D. Sameoto, P. Wiebe, J. Runge, L. Postel, J. Dunn, C. Miller and S. Coombs

Contents Questions Comments and corrections New protocols Back to the main page

Contents 3.1 Introduction 3.2 A survey of sampling devices - Pumps and traps - Nets and serial samplers - Simple net samplers - Multiple sample instruments - Multiple net samplers 3.3 Factors influencing mesozooplankton samples - Extrusion of zooplankton from nets - Clogging of net mesh - Avoidance - Effect of ambiance light - Mesh and frame color 3.4 Handling towed samplers 3.5 Care of towing cables 3.6 Handling samples and sample preservation 3.7 Collection of live zooplankton for experimental studies - Copepods 3.8 Other zooplankton instruments used in conjunction with nets - Optical plankton counter 3.9 References. Top of the Document Questions Top of the Document Comments and corrections Top of the Document New Protocols Top of the Document