Behind the Scenes: Larval Scallop Sampling

Our latest behind-the-scenes mini-documentary follows CFF senior research biologist Andrew Corso and the team as they deploy a custom pump sampling system in the Mid-Atlantic to study larval bivalves and other zooplankton.

The system pumps nearly 190 gallons of seawater per minute through a filtration net, allowing researchers to collect and analyze organisms living at specific depth intervals. Back on shore, the samples are examined under a microscope to identify the species present and better understand their vertical distribution in the water column.

This work helps build a clearer picture of larval scallop ecology and the broader marine ecosystem offshore.

Watch the mini-documentary and visit the project page on our website to learn more about the research and the methods behind it.

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