Stream Ecology

Streamwater flows into the Surber sampler which catches stream invertebrates

Bill Gerth uses his hand to gently disturb the stream bottom and dislodge stream invertebrates as the water flows into the Surber net

The Surber sample cup is rinsed through a sieve to capture any small aquatic invertebrates

A Surber sampler is used to collect stream invertebrates

Researchers use a Surber sampler to collect aquatic invertebrates

Researchers use a Surber sampler to collect aquatic invertebrates

Samples from the Surber sample cup are collected in a sieve

Close up of the netting of the Surber sampler, which collects insects from the stream water

OSU Undergraduate student Meagan White closing a sample of aquatic insects collected with a Surber sampler

OSU Undergraduate student Meagan White displays a preserved sample of aquatic insects collected with a Surber sampler