Program on Sustainable Fishery Development in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (SFISH)

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Galaxy Smart tablets

For collecting catch data

CPU: Qualcomm SM6115 Display: 10.4-inch, 2000x1200-pixel Storage: 32GB Memory: 3GB Ports: USB-C, microSD Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches Weight: 1.1 pounds

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Vernier Calipers

Precision tools used to measure the thickness or diameter of objects, often used in biological studies.

Range: 0 to 150 mm or more.

Accuracy: ±0.02 mm.

Material: Stainless steel.

Display: Digital readout with metric and imperial units.

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Telescope and Tripod

Used for long-distance observation, often mounted on a tripod for stability.

Magnification: 20x to 60x.

Objective Lens Diameter: 60 to 80 mm.

Tripod Height: Adjustable from 50 cm to 150 cm.

Weight: Total weight around 2 to 5 kg.

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Handheld GPS

Portable device used to determine precise geographic locations using satellite signals.

Accuracy: ±3 meters under normal conditions.

Screen: 2-3 inches color display.

Battery Life: 10 to 20 hours.

Features: Waypoint marking, route planning, and map display.

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Digital Balance

Electronic scale used to measure the weight of samples with high accuracy.

Capacity: 100 to 2000 grams.

Readability: 0.01 to 0.1 grams.

Pan Size: 10 to 15 cm diameter.

Calibration: Automatic or manual with external weights.

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Fish Measuring Board

A flat board marked with a ruler used to measure the length of fish.

Length: 1 meter or longer, marked in cm/mm.

Material: Polyethylene or aluminum.

Features: Non-slip surface, foldable for portability.

Thickness: 2 to 5 mm.

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Measuring Tapes

Flexible tapes used for measuring distances and dimensions in the field.

Length: 30 to 100 meters.

Material: Fiberglass or steel tape.

Width: 10 to 20 mm.

Graduations: Metric (cm/mm) or imperial (inches).

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Dissection Kits

Sets of tools used for dissecting specimens, including scissors, scalpels, and forceps.

Components: Scalpels, scissors, forceps, needles, probes, tweezers.

Material: Stainless steel.

Case: Roll-up or hard plastic case.

Scalpel Blades: Replaceable, various sizes.

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Maps or Charts

Visual representations of geographic areas, used for navigation and planning fieldwork.

Scale: 1:10,000 to 1:100,000 for detailed studies.

Material: Waterproof paper or laminated.

Features: Topographic details, bathymetry, navigational aids.

Size: Foldable or rollable, typically A2 or A3 size.

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Ice  Boxes

Insulated containers used to keep samples cool during transport.

Capacity: 10 to 50 liters.

Insulation: High-density polyurethane foam.

Material: Hard plastic exterior, with a rubber seal on the lid.

Temperature Retention: Keeps contents cool for 12 to 48 hours.

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Saltwater-Resistant Spring Balance

A spring scale designed to resist corrosion from saltwater, used for weighing fish and other marine organisms.

Capacity: 5 to 50 kg.

Accuracy: ±1% of full scale.

Material: Stainless steel or corrosion-resistant materials.

Scale Type: Dual-scale (metric and imperial).

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Plankton Nets

Used to collect plankton samples from water, typically with fine mesh to capture small organisms.

Mesh Size: 20 to 200 microns.
Material: Nylon or polyester mesh.
Frame Diameter: 30 to 60 cm.
Length: 1 to 2 meters.

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pH Meter

Measures the acidity or alkalinity of water, essential for monitoring water quality.

Range: 0 to 14 pH.

Accuracy: ±0.01 pH.

Temperature Compensation: Automatic (0-100°C).

Display: Digital with backlight.

(calibration buffers)

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Oxygen Meter

Measures the dissolved oxygen levels in water, crucial for assessing the health of aquatic environments.

Range: 0 to 20 mg/L or 0 to 200% saturation.
Accuracy: ±0.1 mg/L.
Sensor Type: Galvanic or optical.
Temperature Range: -5°C to 50°C.

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Salinity Meter

Measures the salt concentration in water, important for understanding water chemistry and habitat suitability.

Range: 0 to 50 PSU (Practical Salinity Units).

Accuracy: ±0.1 PSU.

Temperature Compensation: Automatic.

Display: LCD or OLED.

(Calibration solutions)

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Secchi Disc

A circular disc used to measure water transparency.

Diameter: 20 to 30 cm.

Material: Plastic or metal.

Weight: 0.5 to 1 kg.

Line Length: 20 to 30 meters, marked at intervals

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Water Sampling Bottles

For collecting water samples at various depths for chemical and biological analysis.

Volume: 1 to 5 liters.

Material: Polycarbonate or glass.

Design: Niskin or Van Dorn style with end caps.

Deployment Depth: Up to 200 meters.

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Turbidity Meter

Measures the cloudiness or haziness of water indicating density of suspended particles.

Range: 0 to 1000 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units).

Accuracy: ±2% of reading or ±0.1 NTU.

Light Source: LED or tungsten filament.

Data Logging: Built-in memory for storing readings.

(calibration solutions)

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Compasses and Clinometers

Tools used to measure direction (compasses) and angles of slope (clinometers) in mapping and navigation.

Compass Accuracy: ±1°.

Clinometer Range: ±90° (vertical angles).

Material: Anodized aluminum or plastic.

Display: Analog or digital readout

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Quadrats

Square frames for sampling and studying the distribution of organisms in a defined area.

Size: 0.5m x 0.5m to 1m x 1m.

Material: PVC or metal frame.

Grid Size: 10 cm squares.

Weight: Light for easy transport, typically 0.5 to 2 kg.

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Sediment Corer or Grab

Devices used to collect sediment samples from the seabed or riverbed for analysis.

Core Diameter: 5 to 10 cm.

Core Length: 30 to 100 cm.

Material: Stainless steel or PVC.

Deployment Depth: Capable of sampling at depths up to 2000 meters

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Sediment Sieves

Used to separate sediment particles by size, typically in ecological and geological studies.

Mesh Sizes: 63 microns to 2 mm.

Material: Stainless steel or brass.

Diameter: 20 to 30 cm.

*Stackable for multi-sieve operation.

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Drying Oven

Used to dry samples at controlled temperatures, often for preparing specimens for analysis.

Temperature Range: Ambient to 250°C.

Volume: 20 to 100 liters.

Accuracy: ±2°C.

Construction: Double-walled with insulation, stainless steel interior.

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Plankton and Beach Seine Nets

Nets used for collecting plankton and small organisms from the water surface or along the shoreline.

Mesh Size: 500 microns to 2 mm.

Length: 10 to 30 meters.

Material: Nylon or polyester netting.

Frame/Handle Material: Aluminum or fiberglass

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Transect Tape Measures

Long measuring tapes used to lay out straight lines (transects) for sampling and surveying in the field.

Length: 50 to 100 meters.

Material: Fiberglass or steel tape.

Graduations: Metric (cm/mm) or imperial (inches).

Case: High-impact plastic with rewind handle.

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Scuba diving Equipment

Full set of gear used for underwater diving, including tanks, regulators, and wetsuits.

Components: Regulator, buoyancy control device (BCD), dive computer, wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel.

Cylinder Capacity: 10 to 15 liters (compressed air or nitrox).

Depth Rating: Up to 40 meters.

Materials: Corrosion-resistant alloys, high-density neoprene for wetsuits.

(you might also need lead weights and belt)

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Container lab

For physicochemical analysis apparatus and work

20 feet

Material: Durable and chemical-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or high-grade plastic.

Design: single or multiple compartments, airtight seals, and temperature control options.

Safety: Features secure closures, shock absorption, and clear labeling to prevent contamination and damage.

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Laptop

Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5

RAM: 16GB

Storage: 1 Tera GB SSD

Screen Size: 14 inches, Full HD (1920x1080)

Battery Life: Up to 8 hours

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI

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Desktop

Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD

Graphics: Integrated or basic dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA GTX 1650)

Monitor: 24 inches, Full HD (1920x1080)

Connectivity: USB 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI

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Printer

Type: Laser printer

Print Speed: 20 pages per minute (ppm) for black & white

Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi

Paper Capacity: 250 sheets

Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet

Functions: Print, scan, copy

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Internet Modem

Type: DSL/Cable modem

Speed: Up to 100 Mbps

Connectivity: Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi (dual-band)

Security: WPA3, Firewall, VPN support

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Deep Freezer 14 ft

14 ft

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Temperature Logger

(Water Temperature Pro v2 Data Logger)

Water Temperature Pro v2 Data Logger:

Operation range†: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) in air; maximum sustained temperature of 50°C (122°F) in water

Accuracy: ±0.21°C from 0° to 50°C (±0.38°F from 32° to 122°F)

Resolution: 0.02°C at 25°C (0.04°F at 77°F)

Response time: (90%) 5 minutes in water; 12 minutes in air moving 2 m/sec (typical)

Stability (drift): 0.1°C (0.18°F) per year

Real-time clock: ± 1 minute per month 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)

Battery: 2/3 AA, 3.6 Volt Lithium, factory-replaceable ONLY

Battery life (typical use): 6 years with 1 minute or greater logging interval

Memory (non-volatile): 64K bytes memory (approx. 42,000 12-bit temperature measurements)

Weight: 42 g (1.5 oz)

Waterproof: To 120 m (400 ft.)

Logging interval: Fixed-rate or multiple logging intervals, with up to 8 user-defined logging intervals and durations; logging intervals from 1 second to 18 hours.

Launch modes: Immediate start and delayed start

Offload modes: Offload while logging; stop and offload

Environmental Rating: IP68

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Communication kite

(Optic USB Base Station)

Optic USB Base Station:

A splash-resistant base station and couplers used to offload data from any HOBO data logger with an Optic USB interface

Operating temperatures range: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)

Cable length: 183 cm (6 ft.)

Offload rate: Offloads full 64K logger in 30 seconds

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Temperature loggers Required Software

Support for all data loggers

Quickly generate presentation-quality graphs  

Copy & paste series   

Merge data files             

Save modified graphs as projects

Easy data export to XLS, CSV & TXT files             

Linear & pulse scaling data assistants          

Multi-Language Support

Data Assistants for Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Water Level, Growing Degree Days, Grains per Pound & kWh Ability to create Pie Charts

Crop a series to a specific time frame                 

Subset Statistics Tool for details within a time frame

Data Shuttle support

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Container laboratory for lodging seawater analysis apparatus and work

• 20 feet
• Material: Durable and chemical-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or high-grade plastic.
• Design: single or multiple compartments, workable side bench for apparatus airtight seals, light, connection sockets, ventilation and temperature control/ cooler, fume cupboard with sink and mixer tap

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Air compressor

3 Filling Ports

Max Pressure: 300 bar (4,350 psi) at least

Flow Rate: up to 400 L/min

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Lifting bag

Up to 100KG

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