Survey planning
Things to consider when planning a vibracoring survey:
-- Core collection goals: coring to ...fixed depth? ...tube refusal? ...native substrate? ...specific sample volume? ...specific strata?
--Where to sample: coring stations ...at representaive sites? ...predetermined locations? ...depends on substrate type? ...are accessible by boat?
-- How to handle cores: sample processing ...optimizes sampling effort? ...can be set up on site? ...is adeqately staffed? ...is weather independent?
-- What procedures to follow: for site health and safety, field positioning, sampling priorities, core documentation, sample labeling, waste control, decontamination, etc.
