Core sediment sampling in estuary

Julien kindly let me tag along to see the sampling process he undertakes.  By now he has it down to a fine art!

The equipment is heavy and fragile so we had to park as close to the site as possible.

Aluminium pipe was hammered into the ground which collected the sample as it went down.  A tripod was then set up with a block and tackle to pull the pipe out again.

A second sample was taken to ensure reliability of results.  (Capability - supporting ideas with evidence)  We then packed up and cleaned the equipment. The sample has been split in half in order for it to dry then it can be analysed for trace metals.