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Project Progress

1. 
   Sampled subaerial Iceland lakes and performed direct cell counts for comparasion to subglacial lakes
2. 
   Set up long-term microcosm experiments using pristine glacial ice and volcanic tephra to study rates of microbial colonization
3. 
   Retrieved samples of glacial margin outflow water for direct cell counts and analysis as possible method of indirect sampling of subglacial lakes
4. 
   With Icelandic collaborators, redesigned hot-water drill for improved performance and reliability and included filtering and UV sterilization
5. Successful field test of drill in June 2005. We expect drill to be fully operational for planned June 2006 expedition.

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