Techniques for Sampling and Analyzing the Marine Macrobenthos,

摘要

This report presents guidelines for the quantitative assessment of the effects of marine pollution on benthic community structure and population dynamics. The sampling design addresses the number and location of stations,survey frequency,sampling gear,replication of samples,screening and preservation of biological samples,and the collection of abiotic data. Recommendations are given for the sorting,identification,enumeration,and weighing of benthic specimens.