In the remote, frigid and – often – ice-covered waters of the Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean, complex interactions between physical, chemical, and biological processes shape global climate and marine ecosystems. Scientists use a comprehensive...
Light scattering in the ocean is described by the Volume Scattering Function (VSF). This is an Inherent Optical Property (IOP) characterizing how light is scattered at different angles in water. For oceanographers, in situ measurements of the VSF are...
As cities grow and landscapes transform, the effects of urbanization ripple far beyond skylines and traffic patterns. An often overlooked consequence is the increase in suspended sediment concentration in nearby rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. This...
When we think of pollution in our rivers, lakes, or oceans, we often picture oil slicks or floating plastic bottles. But suspended sediment is an important agent that must not be overlooked. Suspended sediment can act like a vehicle for pollutants, carrying...
Sequoia’s LISST-200X enjoys popularity amongst microplastics researchers. The instrument has been used to analyze microplastic particle distributions from disposable masks[i] , investigate interactions between oil droplets and microplastics[ii],[iii],[iv]...