Marine science technology supplier, Planet Ocean - UK and Ireland agent for US based laboratory instrumentation manufacturer, Fluid Imaging Technologies - are pleased to announce that a new instrument, FlowCam® Macro, will be used for zooplankton analysis and research at the Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science (SAHFOS) in Plymouth, UK.
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The FlowCam® Macro will enable advancements in the study of zooplankton and other large particles up to 5mm in size using imaging analysis technology.
“At Fluid Imaging Technologies, we’re dedicated to constant product improvement to meet the needs of our customers,” said Harry Nelson, Vice President of Aquatic Markets.
“The new instrument was developed specifically to address the growing need for the semi-automated analysis of zooplankton and other larger-sized particles.”
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Terry Sloane, Managing Director of Planet Ocean added, “We have been in discussion with scientists at SAHFOS for several years about the potential to introduce the exciting opportunities that FlowCAM systems offer, providing enormous scope to extend capability, increasing both efficiency and science output.”
The consistent methodology used by SAHFOS for 85 years has positioned the research organisation as an International Centre of Taxonomic Excellence. SAHFOS wants to increase that scientific integrity by expanding the platforms on which plankton samples can be analysed and to be the first aquatic environmental monitoring organisation using the FlowCam® Macro underlines that.
“At Fluid Imaging Technologies, we’re dedicated to constant product improvement to meet the needs of our customers,” said Harry Nelson, Vice President of Aquatic Markets.
“The new instrument was developed specifically to address the growing need for the semi-automated analysis of zooplankton and other larger-sized particles.”
The consistent methodology used by SAHFOS for 85 years has positioned the research organisation as an International Centre of Taxonomic Excellence. SAHFOS wants to increase that scientific integrity by expanding the platforms on which plankton samples can be analysed and to be the first aquatic environmental monitoring organisation using the FlowCam® Macro underlines that.
Dr George Graham, SAHFOS Marine Instrumentation and Data Scientist said, “The science at SAHFOS is unique, Fluid Imaging Technologies have embraced this and their newly developed instrument will complement our microscopic analysis and proven world-class taxonomic expertise. The intuitive image analysis software will highlight samples of interest for our expert team of analysts.”
Colleagues from Planet Ocean and Fluid Imaging joined the team at SAHFOS during April 2016 and provided a comprehensive on-site training program, ensuring the team are able to gain optimal value from its extensive services.
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