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Sea-Bird Scientific exists to help scientists know the world — and shape policy that changes it for the better. We enable good science, providing tools that will go into the most punishing ocean conditions and come back with data that is meticulously accurate. Our standard is high because we, ourselves, are part of the scientific community: we guarantee that the instruments our customers use are the instruments we’d want in our own fieldwork. And we’re always available to consult and offer guidance, because supporting science starts with supporting scientists.
For the scientists committed to making a positive impact, in research initiatives across the globe, in every ocean condition: It’s Sea-Bird Scientific.
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ECO V2 Trade-In Program
Trade in your ECO Classic or fluorometer from any manufacturer for credit towards a new ECO V2. We'll responsibly recycle or donate your old instruments.
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ECO V2 Now Measures fDOM
ECO V2 now measures fluorescent dissolved organic matter (fDOM) with 8× greater sensitivity than ECO Classic, delivering validated environmental insights.
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FREE DEEP DIVE WEBINAR
High‑Accuracy Oxygen Measurements for Oceanographic Profiling
November 4, 2026 | 8-10 AM PT
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Our Products
Trusted by scientists, researchers, and technicians worldwide, Sea-Bird Scientific offers high-accuracy CTDs, sensors, sampling systems, and more, for reliable marine and environmental data.
Fixed sensors for long-term data
Moored Sensors and Systems
Moored Sensors and Systems
Moored instruments remain in fixed positions for extended deployments in oceans, lakes, and reservoirs. They deliver continuous observations that help track seasonal cycles, long-term environmental changes, and ecosystem health across diverse parameters.
Sensors for water column profiles
Profiling Sensors and Systems
Profiling Sensors and Systems
Profiling instruments capture vertical profiles in lakes, rivers, and oceans, providing insight into water column structure and dynamics. They support research on circulation, mixing, and ecosystem processes in both freshwater and marine environments.
Sensors for autonomous platforms
AUV, ROV, & Autonomous Platforms Sensors
AUV, ROV, & Autonomous Platforms Sensors
Sensors integrated into AUVs, ROVs, and autonomous platforms allow autonomous exploration of both ocean and freshwater systems. These platforms expand research reach, reduce operational costs, and provide high-resolution spatial coverage for scientific and industrial missions.
Water sampling systems
Rosettes, Carousels, & Water Samplers
Rosettes, Carousels, & Water Samplers
Rosettes, carousels, and water sampling systems enable precise collection of water samples at targeted depths in freshwater and marine environments. These tools support chemical, biological, and physical analyses for research, monitoring, and data validation.
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Sea-Bird Scientific sets the standard for trusted water data. For decades, our instruments have advanced ocean and freshwater research, helping scientists explore new frontiers and achieve reliable, actionable insights.
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A 100-Year-Old Sailing Ship Becomes a Modern Platform for Ocean Science
On a century-old sailing ship traversing the globe, students, scientists, and crew lower a Sea-Bird Scientific carousel into the water, gathering data that will help researchers better understand our changing oceans. This campaign promotes the One Ocean Expedition case study through three story lenses: the science, the people, and the global impact.
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11.10.26
A 100-Year-Old Sailing Ship Becomes a Modern Platform for Ocean Science
On a century-old sailing ship traversing the globe, students, scientists, and crew lower a Sea-Bird Scientific carousel into the water - gathering data that will help researchers better understand our changing oceans.
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11.10.26
A Decade Adrift: WHOI's Ghost Mooring and a Legacy of Reliability
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments spent nearly a decade lost at sea, yet still garnered reliable oceanographic data.
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10.16.26
Sea-Bird University Returns to Bellevue
Sea-Bird Scientific hosted Sea-Bird University 2026, bringing ocean science professionals to Bellevue for technical training and knowledge sharing.
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