Offshore Plankton Sampling
Expedition Aboard DISCOVERY Yacht Sam
March 11 - 18, 2018
During March 11th - 18th, 2018, The International SeaKeepers Society partnered with the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience of the University of Florida conducted another expedition collecting plankton samples. Crew aboard D/Y SAM assisted with the deployment and retrieval of plankton nets in the waters off Oahu, Hawaii. Collected plankton samples were observed, studied, identified, and preserved for further genome sequencing and analyses.
The tiny, planktonic organisms, such as copepods, scalps, ctenophores, and juvenile cephalopods that were collected during the cruise, are integral members of marine ecosystems and play a vital role in the health of our oceans. By collecting samples and sequencing planktonic genomics, researchers aim to learn more about these critical species by identifying and tracking them to assess their connectivity and dispersal.
Partner Sites:
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
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