Thesaurus Term/Concept: GRAB SAMPLING
| Identifier | 147310 |
|---|---|
| Class | EVENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A maritime technique which involves the simple process of bringing up surface sediments from the seafloor for analysis usually using mechanical apparatus. As the process recovers a mixture of sediments it cannot be used to characterise stratigraphy. |