Stuart,

Cheap vodka would do just fine as preservative, and if you get a little
bored during your collection trip, you can mix yourself a little something!

Good luck,

Maureen E. Ellis, PhD
me2 at u.washington.edu
University of WA
Box 354695
Seattle, WA 98195

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On Thu, 24 Aug 1995, Stuart MacKay wrote:

> I'm planning to go and collect some sanderling food this weekend. Does
> anybody know where I can get ethanol, straight or 70% solution, for preserving
> my catch.
>
> I don't suppose I could buy it over the counter at a drug store - that would
> be too exciting !!!!
>
> Stuart
>