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Information obtained from http://www.usm.maine.edu/gulfofmaine-census/


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   Entry_ID: OPC
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      Instrument_Category: In Situ/Laboratory Instruments
      Instrument_Class: Photon/Optical Detectors
      Short_Name: OPC
      Long_Name: Optical Plankton Counter
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   Online_Resource: http://research.usm.maine.edu/gulfofmaine-census/research/research-technology/optical-instruments-and-methods-for-remote-sensing/optical-plankton-counter-opc/
   Sample_Image: http://research.usm.maine.edu/gulfofmaine-census/wp-content/images/Technology/OPCImage01b.jpg
   Creation_Date: 2008-07-18
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