Site 1 - Off the Westcan terminal
in Cowichan Bay.

The Ponar grab is used to collect
a sample of sediment and benthic
organisms.

The Ponar grab is emptied
into a bin.

Site 1 - The sample is measured in milliliters.

Site 1 - The contents of the 4mm sieve arequalitatively analysed and then measured.

Site1 - The contents of the 2mm sieve are qualitatively analysed and then measured.

Site 1 - The contentsof the 1mm sieveare qualitatively analysed and then measured.

Site 1 -The organisms are sorted into their general categories.

Site 2 - The sample is measured in milliliters.

Site 2 - The contents of the 4mm sieve are qualitatively analysed and then measured.

Site2 - The contents of the 2mm sieve are qualitatively analysed and then measured.

Site2 - The contents of the 1mm sieve are qualitatively analysed and then measured.

Site 1 - The organisms are sorted into their general categories.