Live and Dead Copepods (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption A photomicrograph shows live copepods (stained red) and dead copepods (not stained). The dead copepods were killed by turbulence. Credit Photo by Samantha Bickel, Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Usage Restrictions For one-time use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.