NatureMetrics and Dartmouth Ocean Technologies (DOT) have launched the DOT-NM Autosampler, a system that enables autonomous collection of eDNA samples from marine and freshwater environments to provide comprehensive biodiversity insights at unprecedented scale.

The DOT-NM Autosampler addresses a critical bottleneck in aquatic environmental monitoring by autonomously sampling eDNA, genetic material naturally shed into waters by organisms, over extended deployments without the need for labor-intensive, vessel-based campaigns. This groundbreaking capability unlocks safe, cost-effective and continuous biodiversity data collection even in the most remote aquatic locations.

Key capabilities include:

-Autonomous collection of up to nine consecutive 5-liter eDNA samples per deployment.

-User-configurable sample timing and volume settings based on study requirements.

-Automatic sample preservation and self-cleaning routines between samples.

-Three depth-rating options for 20-, 200 and 2,000-m deployments.

-Versatile deployment modes: vessel-based, static mooring, or integrated with drones/AUVs.

-Applications spanning marine conservation, offshore energy, aquaculture, wastewater and more.

Learn more here.