Salty sensors, fresh ideas: The use of molecular and imaging sensors in understanding plankton dynamics across marine and freshwater ecosystems

Understanding plankton dynamics in marine ecosystems has been advanced using in situ molecular and imaging instrumentation. A range of research objectives have been addressed through high‐resolution autonomous sampling, from food web characterization to harmful algal bloom dynamics. When used togeth...

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Published in:Limnology and oceanography letters 2020-04, Vol.5 (2), p.169-184
Main Authors: Spanbauer, Trisha Lyn, Briseño‐Avena, Christian, Pitz, Kathleen Johnson, Suter, Elizabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic ecosystems
Eutrophication
Freshwater ecosystems
Gene expression
Instrumentation
Lakes
Marine ecosystems
Plankton
Sensors
Water quality
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Summary:Understanding plankton dynamics in marine ecosystems has been advanced using in situ molecular and imaging instrumentation. A range of research objectives have been addressed through high‐resolution autonomous sampling, from food web characterization to harmful algal bloom dynamics. When used together, molecular and imaging sensors can cover the full‐size range, genetic identity, and life stages of plankton. Here, we briefly review a selection of in situ instrumentation developed for the collection of molecular and imaging information on plankton communities in marine ecosystems. In addition, we interviewed a selection of instrumentation developers to determine if the transfer of sensor technology from marine to freshwater ecosystems is feasible and to describe the process of creating in situ sensors. Finally, we discuss the status of in situ molecular and imaging sensors in freshwater ecosystems and how some of the reviewed sensors could be used to address basic and applied research questions.
ISSN:2378-2242
2378-2242
DOI:10.1002/lol2.10128