Microbes Sampling Protocol

Microbial and microplastic sampling      

  • Record - time and speed or walking along boat 5 minutes
  • Tow 180 micron net
  • Wash down through the #120 4" sieve
  • Scrape sieve and transfer to 5ml glass vials - label location & date
  • Wash spatula and sieve dry in sun

Contacts

David Stanhope
stanhope@vims.edu
804-815-5041

Kory Angstadt
kory@vims.edu
804-815-5042