[NHCOLL-L:1966] Shipping specimens in alcohol

[dave.dyer]

We have eight boxes of aquatic invertebrates, left here by a retiring
faculty member, and we must ship them to another institution. Some are in
small vials while others are quart-sized jars that contain hundreds of
individuals. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience
packing and shipping this type of material. We are primarily a vertebrate
collection and have little experience with shipping fluid preserved
specimens. We contemplated draining most of the alcohol out before shipping,
but worried that it might damage antennae etc. during transport.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
   Dave


David Dyer, Curator
Zoological Museum and Herbarium
Division of Biological Sciences
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
406-243-4743