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GeoSafari ® Plankton
Net
Take a closer look at
plankton with this mesh
plankton net! Just toss
the netting into the
water and sweep it back
and forth to catch the
plankton, then lift the
net and remove the
transparent, magnified
bottle from the bottom,
cap the bottle with the
attached cap, and examine
the plankton. Can
be used in any body of
water — fresh or marine.
Includes laminated (waterproof ) guide with plankton
identification chart for both fresh and salt-water plankton.
Sh. wt. 0.69 lbs.
SB48240M — $29.70
Earth Science
Water
Student Aquatic Net
Designed for the student to effectively capture aquatic
and marine creatures. Features an 8" square steel hoop,
6" deep mesh capturing bag, soft 3 ⁄16" mesh grid size, and
20" high-grade knotless pine handle. Grade 7 and up. Sh.
wt. 0.56 lbs.
SB43412M — $6.85
Fieldmaster ® Secchi Disk Kit
A fast, easy way to determine turbidity (degree of visibility)
in shallow waters. Designed for use in shallow water,
the secchi disk works best in a shaded place. Determines
the index of suspended matter in the water. The smaller
the index, the more suspended material there is. The disk
can also be used to measure the depth of light penetration
and can derive a rough estimate of the extent of
the littoral zone. Kit includes 7 7 ⁄8" dia. disk, line included
and is 3 ⁄16” nylon braided twine, calibrated at each meter.
Instructions included. Sh. wt. 0.63 kgs.
SB33236M — $32.10
Turbidity
Tube
Measure water’s
degree of visibility
with this
turbidity tube.
Measures turbidity
in streams where a
secchi disk can't beused.
The clear polycarbonate
tube is 60 cm (23½") in length and features a centimeter
scale on one side and a secchi disk design, 4.5 cm (1¾")
in diameter, on the bottom. The secchi design is screwed
to a rubber stopper that removes for cleaning. Drain the
tube with the drain hose and attached finger crimp Ideal
for GLOBE program. Grades 6—12. Sh. wt. 2.19 lbs.
SB42140M — $53.30
120 cm Turbidity Tube. Sh. wt. 2.19 lbs.
SB43521M — $59.45
Fieldmaster ®
Student Nets
Students of all ages will
enjoy working outside, investigating
the ponds, streams,
lakes, and seashores nearby.
Involve your whole class in a
project everyone cares about
— clean water. Everything
you need is included — nets
have three mesh openings.
and are made of durable
Nitex ® nylon, known for the
accuracy of its mesh size,
which guarantees you’ll know the smallest size plankton
you’ve collected. Includes patented Mini Dolphin
adapter with handy 125 ml sample bottle which can
be used in place of a bucket. Its patented lip design
ensures all plankton are in your bottle, not on your net.
Sh. wt. 0.34 kgs.
SB37276M Fine, 80 mm — $118.05
Nasco Bucket View
A look beneath the waters! Your students will be able to
view plant and animal life as well as the bottom structure
associated with streams, ponds, lakes, and ocean shores
with this convenient, kid-friendly bucket viewer.
Sh. wt. 2 lbs.
SB47872M — $53.55
Fieldmaster ®
AquaVue
This new underwater viewer
eliminates bright sunlight,
waves, and suspended solids
from complicating below
water surface viewing. Lightweight
and crush-resistant,
this amazing ecological tool
can also be used to view
Secchi disk readings. The 26"
long tube with polycarbonate
bottom has no surface glare
or internal reflection, thus
eliminating errors. Its black interior,
flotation collar, neoprene viewing mask and handle
make for consistent readings, despite the variety of your
surroundings. Instructions included. Grades 6—12. Sh.
wt. 5.50 lbs.
SB42107M — $54.15
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NASCO Swing Sampler
The NASCO Swing Sampler is specially designed for collecting
a sample from a flowing stream or river. The end
of the sampler swings, allowing collection from different
angles, including 90°. The 6-ft. fiberglass pole extends to
12 ft., making this sampler extremely versatile. Unit comes
with a 960 ml polyethylene bottle with a leak-proof cover
that is held in place with an adjustable locking plastic
snapper ring. Sh. wt. 2.49 kgs.
B01310M — $129.15
Professional Aquatic Net
Designed for the professional to effectively capture
aquatic and marine creatures. Features 11" square steel
hoop, 11" deep mesh capturing bag, soft 3 ⁄16" mesh grid
size, and 30" extendable handle with quick twist lock.
Grade 7 and up.
Sh. wt. 1.13 lbs.
SB43414M — $23.75
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