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Candida Savage diving

Using a diving-PAM to measure photosynthetic potential of corals

Diving is an important skill that Candida Savage uses when researching in the marine environment. In this photo, Candida is using a diving-PAM to measure photosynthetic potential of corals in Fiji.

Rights: Candida Savage, University of Otago

Published: 17 September 2009Size: 68.75 KB

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