Since August 2017 the ship is used for a wide range of research projects. The ship enhances the understanding of the ecology of lake Markermeer and helps researchers design more effective strategies to preserve the habitat. The well-equipped research ship enables us to take samples and conduct measurements at ecologically relevant locations in Markermeer all year round.
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Equipment of the R.V. Dreissena
Sediment samplers
- Uwitec Gravity corer with hammer action
- Ekman grab sampler
- SeaBed 2L van Veen grab
Water samplers
- Hydrobios Niskin bottle
- Aqua Jet Pump 19 L/min continuous flow
Plankton samplers
- Phytoplankton net (53 μm)/ zooplankton net (250 μm)
Macrofauna samplers
- NHBS macrofauna net
- Endecotts sieves (1, 3, 5,6 mm)
- On board sieving installation
Macrophyte sampler
- Double rake with line (design from hydrobiological handbook)
Multi-parameter sensors
- Hydrolab minisonde pH, EC, turbidity, [O2]
Mapping
- Hummingbird 360 imaging sonar
- Humminbird side imaging sonar
- Humminbird Autocharts Live
- 5 x underwater quadrants
- GoPro underwater camera
On board computer
- Fieldworks DURABOOK R13S
Scuba
- 2 x 12 L scuba tank
- 2 x underwater flashlight
- 5 x writing slate
Visual
- 2 x Bynolyt searanger III (7x50) with compass
Cooler
- Igloo marine Glide 104 L
Lifting
- 2 x Davits arm with 6 hooks
Storage
- 6 x aluminium transport boxes (40x60x30 cm)
Field Guides
- Birds, Fish, Macrofauna and Macrophytes
Research Vessel RV Dreissena
Information video about Research Vessel RV Dreissena (in Dutch)
Contact information
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