53 micron plankton net
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You can buy this tool from Lim-Tex. The anticipated price range is $251 - $500.
| Description |
This tool is used for the collection of larger sized plankton for the identification of bloom forming cyanobacteria. utilized for detection and identification of bloom forming cyanobacteria |
|---|---|
| Used by these projects | iNaturalist (cyanoScope) The Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (Cyanos.org) Indigo V Expeditions |
| Ideal Age Group |
Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(Simple use of instrument following established protocols for project participation) |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Use considerations | Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.). |
| Size & weight |
Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Between 5lb and 20lb (a car tire weighs about 20lb) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Climate & Weather, Science Policy, Education, Health & Medicine, Nature & Outdoors, Animals, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Environment, Agriculture, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Activities | In oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, At the beach |
| Tool updated | March 10, 2018, 3:55 p.m. |
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