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Sampling advective benthic chambers, by Bradley Eyre

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Sampling advective benthic chambers
Photo by ASLO member Bradley Eyre

Sampling advective benthic chambers on Heron Island as part of a global study of coral reef carbonate sediment dissolution. The chambers have a circular stirrer that creates flow within the permeable carbonate sediments. Samples are collected over the course of a day to measure the dissolution rate.

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By: ASLO Communications | Aug 20

ASLO is announcing a call for applications for the Raelyn Cole Editorial Fellowship, a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of early-career aquatic scientists in scientific publishing, including open-access publishing, peer review, and scientific writing.

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By: Laura J Falkenberg | Jul 18

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By: ASLO Communications | Jul 10

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By: Patricia A Matrai | Jul 3

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By: ASLO Communications | Jul 2

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