Tracking nutrient fluxes
Nutrient Monitoring
Nutrient monitoring quantifies nitrogen and phosphorus species that drive productivity and eutrophication. High‑resolution nitrate measurements, paired with turbidity, chlorophyll, oxygen, and temperature, reveal sources, transport, and biological uptake. Results inform watershed management, point‑source control, and restoration to prevent blooms and hypoxia.
Nutrient monitoring tracks nitrogen and phosphorus levels that influence productivity and water quality.
Excess nutrients degrade water quality and drive algal blooms. Monitoring nitrate, phosphate, and related parameters reveals nutrient fluxes and informs management strategies. These insights support compliance and protect aquatic ecosystems.
Nutrient Insights
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver trusted nutrient monitoring data
Sea-Bird Scientific solutions for aquaculture and fisheries monitoring
Nitrate
Monitor nitrate to prevent harmful buildup and maintain water quality for fish.
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Oxygen
Monitor dissolved oxygen to prevent stress and ensure optimal growth in aquaculture.
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Salinity
Monitor dissolved oxygen to prevent stress and ensure optimal growth in aquaculture.
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Temperature
Control temperature for ideal fish growth and prevent harmful thermal fluctuations.
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Nutrient Monitoring Challenges
Addressing Complexities in Aquatic Nutrient Research
Monitoring nutrients in rivers, lakes, and oceans is challenging due to variable chemistry, stratification, and biological processes that influence nutrient transport and cycling. Accurate measurement of pH, temperature, salinity, depth, and oxygen is vital to assess water quality and prevent harmful algal blooms. Sea-Bird Scientific’s advanced sensors provide precise, long-term data, enabling researchers to overcome these complexities and protect aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
SUNA V2
The SUNA V2 is the ultimate solution for real-time nutrient monitoring. This sensor measures...
Deep SUNA Nitrate Sensor
Based on the proven MBARI-ISUS nitrate sensor, the Deep SUNA has been redesigned for easy...
HydroCAT-EP V2 Multiparameter CTD Sensor
Factory calibration and streamlined reference checks enable users to generate scientifically...
Making an impact
How our solutions are shaping nutrient monitoring
Discover how government, academic, and industry leaders use Sea-Bird Scientific instruments to advance research, monitor ecosystems, and shape global water policy.
Case Study
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Revealing the Complex Dynamics of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melting with Sea-Bird Scientific’s SBE 49 FastCAT CTD + PDIM
This highlight was developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey. Sea-Bird Scientific interviewed Peter Davis, Ph.D., co-PI of the MELT project as part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration at the British Antarctic Survey.
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Technology Guide
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Inductive Modem Telemetry
Ocean scientists, researchers, and offshore engineers
are leveraging inductive modem technology to enable
seamless, cable-free data transmission between
subsurface instruments and buoy systems—streamlining
deployment and enhancing long-term monitoring
capabilities.
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Technology Guide
10.01.25
Sensors for AUV-ROV & Autonomous Platforms
Autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicles
are revolutionizing ocean science by accessing environments
beyond the reach of traditional research methods. These
platforms, equipped with high-precision sensors, enable realtime
data collection while dramatically reducing operational
costs.
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