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Summary
A submersible distance-measuring wheel for determining surface area enclosed by benthic survey quadrats is described. The instrument permits the accurate determination of actual substrate surface area on an uneven sea bottom. The device is inexpensive, hand held and battery operated. An example to demonstrate its use is included in the text.