version June 26, 2002 (previous version 24 August 1995) D. Stoecker Sarcodines counts and carbon biomass Thomas Thompson cruise TT012 Samples obtained by filtering 37 to 55.5 liters of water from Niskin bottles using a modified Buchner funnel with a 20 um nitex mesh screen. Samples were preserved with 20% buffered formalin. Strontium chloride was added to aid with acantharian preservation. Samples stored in dark and refrigerated.