SOP – Coastal Ecosystems Research Group https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org We investigate the ecology, development and ecosystem services provided by coastal habitats in order to provide an evidence base for their restoration and creation. We are currently focused on the 'blue' carbon storage potential and biodiversity value of restored coastal habitats. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:50:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-microscope-favicon-32x32.png SOP – Coastal Ecosystems Research Group https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org 32 32 015 Total Suspended Solids https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/2024/09/27/015-total-suspended-solids/ https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/2024/09/27/015-total-suspended-solids/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:50:15 +0000 https://www.defrostingthefreezer.co.uk/?p=720 BC_015 Total Suspended Solids v1.0Download

Filtration of water samples to remove and measure suspended solids.

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Extracting nutrients from sediment using de-ionised water.

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Extracting elements from sediments using dilute (0.43 M) nitric acid.

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Extracting lipids from dried sediments. Separating bacteriohopanepolyol (BHP) molecules from the total lipid extract. Acetylating BHP molecules and preparation for LC-MS analysis.

Citation: O’Beirne et al., 2022.

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Sampling and measurement of the dry bulk density of surface sediments.

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Collection of 1 metre sediment cores using a steel auger.

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Collection of the top 15 cm of sediment using a steel auger.

]]> https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/2024/09/27/009-sediment-surface-sampling/feed/ 0 008 Preparing Elemental Analysis Foils https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/2024/09/27/008-preparing-elemental-analysis-foils/ https://www.coastal-ecosystems-research.org/2024/09/27/008-preparing-elemental-analysis-foils/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:32:45 +0000 https://www.defrostingthefreezer.co.uk/?p=698 BC_008 Preparing Elemental Analysis foils v1.0Download

Adding sediment to tin foil cups prior to quantification of C, N, O, H or S via Elemental Analysis.

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Removal of organic matter from sediments using a moderate-temperature furnace.

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Removal of carbonate minerals (inorganic carbon) using hydrochloric acid.

Note: this process also removes some organic matter (publication in review).

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