RoCSI eDNA Sampler Paired with Solar-powered Uncrewed Vehicle

The Robotic Cartridge Sampling Instrument (RoCSI), an eDNA sampler rated for depths to 6,000 meters, has been integrated with the DataXplorer™, a solar-powered, all-electric, self-righting uncrewed surface vehicle manufactured by Open Ocean Robotics (OOR). This integration marks the first time an eDNA sampler has been paired with a solar-powered, uncrewed vehicle. McLane began commercially manufacturing
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Philippines Marine Science Institute launches floating HAB station with IFCB

The Microbial Oceanography Lab (MOLab) at the University of Philippines Marine Science Institute has launched its first inaugural floating laboratory, equipped with McLane’s Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB). This floating lab is poised to transform the study of phytoplankton dynamics in the tropics, pivotal in understanding ocean ecosystems. This deployment signifies a major milestone for both the
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Spring Prep: Tips for Field Readiness

Spring deployment season is here! If you’re gearing up for fieldwork, advanced planning can make all the difference between a smooth operation and unexpected hiccups in the field.  One crucial preparation step is ensuring all the necessary spares and resources are on-hand well in advance. Some essential considerations: Stock Up on Sample Bottles or Bags
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IFCB, ESP co-deployments survey toxic Pseudo-nitzschia

Scientists from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and their collaborators at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are co-deploying McLane Environmental Sample Processors (ESP) and Imaging FlowCytobots (IFCB) at various locations to monitor toxic Pseudo-nitzschia until the upcoming spring. Deploying these two advanced technologies together allows for simultaneous, real-time monitoring of changes
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Successful IFCB Deployment at the Isle of Shoals

Isle of Shoals, Maine, July 2023:  In a significant development for the detection and monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HABs), a research team led by Dr. Michael Brosnahan at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has successfully deployed an Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB) phytoplankton sensor at the Isle of Shoals. This cutting-edge instrument, equipped with AI-based image
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McLane joins URI on unique PPS deployment

McLane GM Jonathan Mogul recently accompanied University of Rhode Island (URI) researchers to deploy a Particle and Phytoplankton sampler (PPS) on a custom-designed buoy in Quonset Bay, RI. Researchers from URI’s Davies Lab utilized a relatively small boat and two scuba divers to hang the PPS on the side of the buoy just below the
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7 Tips for Sampler Post Deployment Maintenance

Maintaining your sampler from deck to lab is critical for long instrument life. After instrument recovery, a few basic steps can avoid  emergency service before the next deployment: After removing sample bottles, sample bags, or filter holders, rinse sampler with fresh water. Connect the COM cable and offload all data from memory. Open the controller
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Last OOI Pioneer Array Deployment Includes MMPs

MMPs and other Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Pioneer Coastal Array instruments were deployed for the last time in April by the Pioneer 18 Array team and R/V Armstrong crew. The Pioneer Coastal Array (located at the New England Shelf) began collecting data in 2016, and the dynamic region will provide data for studies of frontal
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In Situ Pumps vs Collection Bottles: Study on Marine Particle-Attached Microbes Finds Pump Samples More Diverse

Large volume sampling by in situ pumps appears to recover a more broad community of particle-attached microbes than traditional bottle sampling, according to a unique study published in Frontiers in Microbiology. During an East Antarctica deployment aboard the R/V Aurora Australia, both an in situ pump and 12L Niskin bottles collected samples from the same location
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MBARI Using Real-time IFCB Data to Forsee Imminent HABS Events

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently updated their Wave-Energy Buoy with a new Imaging Flowcytobot (IFCB). The IFCB is expected to dramatically improve water-quality managers’ ability to predict when  harmful algal blooms (HABs) events are imminent. This IFCB is part of an instrument network deployed from California piers and offshore moorings to capture hourly
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