Drawings and written observations are required for maximum notebook credit. Make an honest assessment of the outcome of the exercise. Interpret the results. Write one or two sentences about the next question that should be addressed or about how the procedure could be modified. Wash and rinse glassware thoroughly.
Sea water is highly corrosive and damaging to microscopes and light sources .
Be sure to clean all traces of sea water. Help keep the lab clean and tidy. When placing glassware out to dry after washing, be careful not to pile your stuff indiscriminately onto other glassware that has already been set out to dry. Before you leave, wipe off your work area with a damp sponge. Do not leave items such as empty water bottles and coffee cups lying around on your lab bench.