The Third Day (September, 25)

At the third day, personally the topic is more challenging, because this is the first time for me knowing the methods of on-site conservation survey. Basically at class we talk about the preparation for the next day, where we will do on-site conservation survey data. All the gear and equipment is new to me and actually broaden my perspectives in underwater conservation.

The demonstration of measuring pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, redox, and temperature of the water per depth by Vicki Richards. (taken by Jon Carpenter)

How to use the pylodin for knowing the density of wood (taken by Jon Carpenter) 

Some equipment are certainly not cheap, like the one for measuring water condition (temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen content water, pH, redox potential and the depth). On the other hand, some equipment can be modified, like the one for drilling the concretion, the depth of the concretion, the measuring gear of pH and redox of the sediment. This makes me realize that of course conservation of underwater remains can be very high at cost, but it’s possible with some arrangement on how we allocate the fund. If we use this concept, this will also be applicable in my home country.

                                                   Full team (taken by Jon Carpenter)