This page contains links to methods documents for sampling sediment conventionals, benthos, and contaminants.
Please keep in mind that these documents are “living”, in that they are modified and updated as new methods or quality control concerns become apparent. The parent document is called “SSAMEx Benthos Harmonization Document“, and includes referrels to specific sub-documents (listed below).
Benthos tissue collection for contaminants
Interpreting flux rates of contaminants and nutrients from isotope dated cores
Johannessen & Macdonald core interpretation 2012