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BOY SCOUTS OCEANOGRAPHY MERIT BADGE MAY 22, 2004
Dr. Hofmann demonstrates how a CTD works during an overview presentation.
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Dr. Klinck uses a map to address questions posed by the Scouts.
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Dr. Hofmann shows a Scout how the XBTs work.
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Some participants checked out the table-top display after the classroom presentation.
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Drs. Hofmann and Klinck enjoy the view from the R/V Fay Slover.
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Laura Gibson, marine technician for the R/V Fay Slover, explains safety instructions.
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A refreshing breeze made the day perfect for being on the water.
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Drs. Hofmann and Wiggert converse with one of the Scout leaders.
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Enjoying the view while approaching the sampling station.
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A Scout watches from the stern of the Slover.
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The Scouts learn how a CTD Rosette works.
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Laura demonstrates how the Nisken bottles operate on the CTD.
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Attaching the cable to the CTD Rosette.
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Preparing to move the CTD Rosette over the stern of the Slover.
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Dr. Wiggert helps the Scouts guide the Rosette.
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The CTD Rosette is being deployed.
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The CTD Rosette is surfacing after deployment.
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The Scouts guide the Rosette back onto the Slover.
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Next is deployment of the plankton net.
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The canister is attached to the net.
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Laura connects the cable to the net.
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Guiding the net out for deployment.
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The plankton net is hoisted out into the water.
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The plankton net is towed behind the Slover.
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While waiting for the plankton net, the Scouts check the samples from the CTD Rosette.
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The net is being brought back up on board.
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Washing off the net before removing samples.
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The sampling canister is carefully disconnected from the net.
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Dr. Klinck and others monitor the computers down in the cabin of the Slover.
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More monitoring of the computers.
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Dr. Hofmann prepares the plankton net sample for viewing under a microscope.
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Dr. Hofmann explains which organisms are found in the sample.
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A Scout checks out the sample, which includes a ctenophore, copepods, and amphipods.