Date: 26th April 2014
Time: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
On our previous sampling trip a sediment samples were collected from 6 sampling stations along the Merbok river catchment. Sediments were obtained by using sediment grabber (Figure 1) which is handled by two person on a boat. The sediment grabber capable to grabs approximately 1kg of wet sediments. The collected sediments then were stored in a labelled plastic bag container. Samples analysing will be conducted in the laboratory to examine its heavy metal substances.
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| Fig. 1 Sediment sampling using sediment grabber. |
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| Fig. 2 Dropping and releasing the tool into the bottom of the river. |
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| Fig. 3 The obtained sediments were taken out from the river. |
Fig. 4 The sediment then be stored into the labelled plastic bag using spade for further analysis.
