53 micron plankton net

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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.