Neuston Net Research Collective
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The Neuston Net Research Collective unites the academic world and the international yachting community in an effort to conserve and understand our oceans through scientific research.
This unique collective spans a wide range of research topics with one common theme: they all utilise Neuston Nets which are fine mesh nets often towed behind boats to collect samples of neustonic organisms, algae, plastics, plankton, seawater, and more.
Unique access to these nets allows the folk at The International SeaKeepers Society to pair proposed or ongoing projects with vessels around the world to collect samples from a wide geographic range.
There are currently four projects needing ocean-going boats to join in!
Participating boats are provided comprehensive onboard kits which allow yacht crews and owners to conduct plankton survey-style transects related to one of their partnered research projects.
WHAT
A Citizen Science Collective To Conduct Plankton Survey-Style Transects
HOW
Conduct plankton survey-style transects in partnership with research projects.
WHERE (LAND)
North America, Oceania, Europe
WHERE (SEA)
North Atlantic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, South Pacific Ocean
WE ARE EXCITED TO JOIN THE NEUSTON NET COLLECTIVE DURING OUR PACIFIC PASSAGE IN 2025!
Larissa Clark - sailing vessel Freeranger
