In order to work at the mesocosms, it is imperative that all persons (PIs, senior scientists, postdocs and student assistants, etc.) familiarise themselves with the operation of the facility in advance of the experiments (see operating instructions). This also includes all electrical equipment (e.g., pumps, laptops, measuring devices) and cleaning equipment (Kärcher) that will be used before, during and after the experiments. The mesocosms may only be used after instruction. The use of station-internal equipment and consumables must always be agreed with the responsible AWI scientist or the respective technician.
Occupational safety
Appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear must be worn when working on the entire mesocosm facility and in the entire building. Furthermore, eating and drinking are not permitted in the laboratories. The workplaces in the guest research laboratory and all communal facilities (scullery, freezer rooms) must be kept in a tidy condition.
Animal welfare
Animal welfare must be guaranteed during the entire mesosome campaign. For decapods and fish, an animal experiment licence must be obtained before the start of the mesocosm campaign.
