The PlanktoScope is an open-source, cost-effective imaging system designed for precise and scalable plankton monitoring. It provides high-resolution, flow-through imaging of plankton and suspended particles, enabling researchers and citizen scientists to collect valuable data on marine ecosystems.
Plankton is critical for marine food webs and acts as ocean health indicator. The PlanktoScope enables large-scale plankton data collection, helping scientists to monitor biodiversity, assess ecosystem health, and thereby track the effects of climate change on food chains. Its compact design makes it perfect for citizen science and small-scale research projects.
By supporting open-source development, PlanktoScope fosters a global community of researchers to advance ocean monitoring. With its affordable, adaptable design, the PlanktoScope is helping improve our understanding of the oceans and their role in sustaining life on Earth.
More information on the PlanktoScope: https://www.planktoscope.org/discover
Partner Website: https://www.fairscope.com/
