The SeaFlow Research Group

We study the role of phytoplankton in a changing planet by integrating advanced observational technologies with innovative computational approaches to understand how phytoplankton respond to changing ocean conditions and what that means for the future of our ecosystems.

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High-Resolution Ocean Observations

Using SeaFlow, an automated cytometer that continuously samples and analyzes marine phytoplankton, we have gathered over 800 billion single-cell observations across vast ocean scales, equivalent to six circumnavigations.

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Computational Tools and Statistical Analysis

Our computational tools leverage SeaFlow data and innovative statistical methods to classify phytoplankton, model their growth and carbon uptake, and investigate how environmental factors shape their communities and influence the carbon cycle.

Open-source Software

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Enhance your phytoplankton research with SeaFlow, our flow cytometer that operates continuously underway. Own or rent it for your upcoming research expeditions - contact us to discuss your research needs and how to become a part of the SeaFlow community.

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Tired of using an Excel file to plan your next cruise? We created a user-friendly interface for planning research expeditions, allowing scientists to add stations and visualize the track on a map, and manage the cruise schedule.