Seawater samples taken from a surfboard have helped scientists understand microscopic life in the waves, new research shows.
Seawater samples taken from a surfboard have helped scientists understand microscopic life in the waves, new research shows.
Phytoplankton are at the base of ocean food chains, and nearshore waters like the "surf zone" often contain the highest levels of these tiny organisms.
However, sampling water in the surf zone is difficult, so data on some aspects of this environment is scarce.
Dr Bob Brewin – a surfer and scientist from the University of Exeter – took to the waves to collect water samples to analyse seasonal changes in phytoplankton.
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