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Readying and checking research equipment on the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River
Checking equipment on the Aquarius
On deck the Aquarius during a cruise along the Patuxent River
Raingear on deck
Sediments from the Patuxent River are sifted through onboard the R/V Aquarius to collect and identify benthic organisms
Sifting for benthic organisms
Water samples from the Patuxent River are prepared for analysis on board the R/V Aquarius
Water sample preparation
The R/V Aquarius: built 1964, length: 64', beam: 16', height: 28', draft: 5'6
R/V Aquarius
These weights are towed apart from each other from behind a boat, keeping fishing nets open. When hoisted back on board, the net closes and can be hauled in.
Fishing net trap door
Water samples from the Patuxent River are collected and prepared for analysis on board the R/V Aquarius
Water sample analysis

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