Preparing for the field!

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a packing list and general reminders as you prepare to collect samples NOTE: This page is geared toward angelfish collections and preparation will differ for other types of sample collection trips

Packing List (for 1 person):

• pole spear (1)
• extra sling for spear
• spear heads (3)
• net (1)
• catch bag (1)
• fish gloves
• tissue vials (autoclaved & filled with 95% ethanol, enough for fin and gill tissues)
• muscle vials (not sterile)
• zymo DNA/RNA shield (just in case, bring in parafilmed falcon tube)
• otolith plate (1)
• tube racks (for falcon tubes and for 1.5/2mL tubes)
• dissecting kit
• ziplocs
  • large
  • small
• field box!
  • zip ties (!!! various sizes)
  • carabiners & D-rings
  • sharpies (fine + regular)
  • pens
  • pencils
  • ruler/measuring tape
  • rubber bands
  • tape (lab tape + electrical tape)
  • extra tweezers and dissecting scissors
• Calibrite color checker
• yellow specimen tags
• field scale
• underwater paper
• squirt bottle (labeled “FIELD”)
• sterile gloves (in ziplocs)
• kim wipes
• dive gear
  • BCD
  • reg
  • dive computer
  • signal tube & reel
  • fins
  • wetsuit
  • rashguard
  • shorts
  • headband
  • dive boots
  • mask/snorkel
  • weight belt
  • defog
  • underwater camera
  • camera strap for diving (yellow)
  • flashlight
  • gear bag
  • dive knife
  • dive slate
  • underwater pencils
• parafilm
• white photo board
• GPS
• fish saw
• multitool
• dry bag
• towel
• travel mug and waterbottle
• mini first aid kit (bandaids, antibiotic ointment, medical tape, painkillers, etc.)
• fish book
• flash drive + USB/USB-C adapter
• SD card reader
• portable charger
• headlamp
• spare camera battery
• copy of permit(s) (we have sealable plastic pouches to keep important paperwork safe from water)
• datasheets