Jorge Cardich

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Is it crucial to stain (with Rose Bengal) tow samples to recognize live small planktonic foraminifera?

We are analyzing bongo-net samples to assess planktonic foraminifera ecology and seasonality off Peru. Samples are analyzed in Petri dishes with water. Presence of protoplasm is notorious and we...

24 July 2018 3,454 2 View

Is sampling with Niskin bottles recommended for planktonic foraminifera analysis?

Hello, we want to study the vertical distribution of planktonic foraminifera in a high productivity coastal area. Unfortunately, we don´t have multinet hauls or sediment traps, at the moment. We...

16 October 2017 8,171 2 View

What do you think of 'digital microscopes' for picking in sediment samples?

I'm thinking on buying this digital microscope (examples in the link) for foraminifera picking in wet sediment samples. Have somebody tried them for this exactly purpose? I know they are...

14 August 2014 6,396 3 View

How do you preserve living benthic forms for DNA analysis?

Once you pick them from the sediment, is it ok just to freeze them or do you need to use a specific solution for preservation?

11 March 2014 3,825 5 View