mercury-measuring-amsterdam-island (IMAGE) University of Nevada, Reno Caption The new membrane samplers have been deployed for testing at several locations across the world, including here on Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. The remote island is roughly equi-distant, about 3,200 kilometers, from Madagascar, Australia and Antarctica. Credit Photo by Olivier Magand. Usage Restrictions Give photo credit. License Original 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.