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Sorting sediment samples

Scientists sorting through sediment samples dredged from sea.

Dr Jo Porter from the University of Edinburgh, Associate Professor Abby Smith and student Dana Clark (both from the University of Otago) sorting through sediment samples dredged off the Snares Platform in 2008.

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Published: 17 September 2009Size: 38.85 KB

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