Spotlight

How do you collect a phytoplankton sample? What kind of tools and equipment do you need? What do researchers really do? How do you make a scientific illustration of a diatom? Our spotlight section is all about answering these behind-the-scenes questions, by shining a spotlight on different areas of phytoplankton research. Click on the images below to learn more!

Underwater Glider

Silicic acid deposition

Integrated sample - net tow

Scientific illustration

Phytoplankton identification

Discrete sample

Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Testing

Light microscopy