Benthic Survey

Macrobenthic infauna and epifauna are surveyed using SAMS’ Research Vessels (where feasible), in conjunction with a variety of SAMS sampling devices (such as Gravity Corer, Van Veen Grabs and Box corer, Multi-corer and Megacorer, Craib corer, Spear corer, Multi-sensor core logger and Laser particle-size analyser). SAMS also has a benthic lander fleet with in-situ microsensors for imaging and measuring a range of benthic parameters.