Marine polychaete photos

Hi,

I would like to ask peoples advice about taking high quality photos of some polychaetes. Obviously its not a good idea to take photos of specimens dyed with Rose Bengal, specimens fixed in formalin would be better but they are 'bleached' and don't represent their true colour. Live specimens would naturally be best. What would be your advice on trying to keep them alive (and whole),  from taking a  benthic core to getting the specimens back to the lab?

Any info appreciated

Cheers
Nathan


Nathan Singleton, Environmental Officer - Coastal Ecology
Environment Waikato, 401 Grey Street PO Box 4010, Hamilton East, Hamilton

Telephone: 64-7-859 0999
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