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R/V Aquarius The R/V Aquarius: built 1964, length: 64', beam: 16', height: 28', draft: 5'6", crew: 2, gross tonnage: 53 Tons, cruising speed: 18 knots, minimum speed: 2 knots, range: 500 NM, scientists (overnight): 4, scientists (day trip): 28 research vessels R/V Aquarius Patuxent River ships cruises CBL Chesapeake Biological Laboratory UMCES
R/V AquariusPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig8 views0 downloadsThe R/V Aquarius: built 1964, length: 64', beam: 16', height: 28', draft: 5'6", crew: 2, gross tonnage: 53 Tons, cruising speed: 18 knots, minimum speed: 2 knots, range: 500 NM, scientists (overnight): 4, scientists (day trip): 28bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Plankton net Plankton net tows behind a ship, collecting samples in the jar at the end of the net.                     plankton sampling field gear trawling tow net nets sample collection fieldwork
Plankton netPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig4 views0 downloadsPlankton net tows behind a ship, collecting samples in the jar at the end of the net. bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Fishing net Fishing net fishing fishing gear nets trawl net floats
Fishing netPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig6 views0 downloadsFishing netbfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Sediment grab This sediment grab remains open when sent to the bottom and the release snaps shut the mouth for sediment collection.  sediment grab sampling sample collection sediments research fieldwork equipment field gear
Sediment grabPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig7 views0 downloadsThis sediment grab remains open when sent to the bottom and the release snaps shut the mouth for sediment collection. bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Checking equipment on the Aquarius Readying and checking research equipment on the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River                             research equipment cruises Patuxent River Aquarius fieldwork
Checking equipment on the AquariusPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig11 views1 downloadsReadying and checking research equipment on the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Sediment core preparation Preparing a sediment core for sampling sediments sample collection sample preparation Patuxent River
Sediment core preparationPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig11 views1 downloadsPreparing a sediment core for samplingbfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Plankton collection Collecting plankton along the Patuxent River   plankton sample collection nets jars samples
Plankton collectionPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig9 views0 downloadsCollecting plankton along the Patuxent River bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Raingear on deck On deck the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River       Patuxent River Aquarius cruise research trawling rain raingear fieldwork sampling
Raingear on deckPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig5 views0 downloadsOn deck the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Sampling at the Horn Point Laboratory dock Winter sampling of oysters grown in a mesh bag at the Horn Point Laboratory dock for a seasonal analysis.  oysters monthly seasonal analysis winter Ben Fertig HPL Horn Point Laboratory dock pier research sampling monitoring
Sampling at the Horn Point Laboratory dockPhoto (JPG)Tim Carruthers6 views0 downloadsWinter sampling of oysters grown in a mesh bag at the Horn Point Laboratory dock for a seasonal analysis. bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Oyster shells for restoration Oyster shells are cleaned and dried in preparation for setting oyster larvae for restoration, as part of the Oyster Restoration Project in conjunction with the Horn Point Laboratory oyster hatchery.                        oyster shells setting settling ORP restoration hatchery AREL larvae HPL Horn Point Laboratory Crassostrea virginica oyster reefs
Oyster shells for restorationPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig7 views1 downloadsOyster shells are cleaned and dried in preparation for setting oyster larvae for restoration, as part of the Oyster Restoration Project in conjunction with the Horn Point Laboratory oyster hatchery. bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Oyster shells for restoration Oyster shells are cleaned and dried in preparation for larval settling as part of the Oyster Restoration Project and the Horn Point Laboratory oyster hatchery.                      oysters restoration oyster reefs shells Crassostrea virginica settling setting ORP HPL Horn Point Laboratory AREL
Oyster shells for restorationPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig6 views1 downloadsOyster shells are cleaned and dried in preparation for larval settling as part of the Oyster Restoration Project and the Horn Point Laboratory oyster hatchery. bfertigMar 31, 2008Add to lightbox
Oyster The eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, has been removed from its shell. The forceps point to the adductor muscle, which closes the shell.                oysters Crassostrea virginica dissection research benthic organisms
OysterPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig14 views0 downloadsThe eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, has been removed from its shell. The forceps point to the adductor muscle, which closes the shell. bfertigMar 28, 2008Add to lightbox

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