The Aquos™ BC-8 Benthic Chamber is designed for the measurement of nutrient and oxygen fluxes in lakes, rivers, estuaries, lagoons, marshes and oceans. An optional anchoring system can be used to secure the benthic chamber to the sediment with four strong nylon-coated stainless steel anchor cables, each cable with a breaking strength of 135 lb (61 kg). The anchoring system is designed to keep the Aquos™ BC-8 Benthic Chamber upright at all times, and secure against water currents, wave action and being knocked over by aquatic animals. In extreme environments, if the chamber is actually knocked over, an optional back-up Grappling Anchor System is available. The Grappling Anchor features multiple folding arms that dig into the sediment, to prevent the benthic chamber rolling away in the waters, thus ensuring that you do not lose the chamber.
