Zooplankton are sampled by the ADCP-Equipped Seagliders expedition team off the coast of La Push, Washington. These tiny organisms are critical to ocean health and ecosystem functionality. Although they are hard to see with the naked eye, this small sample can contain thousands of animals!
Zooplankton Sample
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Zooplankton are sampled by the ADCP-Equipped Seagliders expedition team off the coast of La Push, Washington. These tiny organisms are critical to ocean health and ecosystem functionality. Although they are hard to see with the naked eye, this small sample can contain thousands of animals!