Maintaining clean waters
Water Quality Monitoring
Water quality monitoring provides continuous or periodic assessment of aquatic health for public safety and ecology. Key parameters include temperature, salinity/conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, nutrients, chlorophyll, and contaminants. These results guide management, compliance, and restoration across coastal, oceanic, and inland waters.
Water quality monitoring safeguards public health and aquatic ecosystems to uncover pollution trends, guide treatment strategies, and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Clean water is essential for life and industry. Monitoring temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity provides actionable data to detect contamination, manage resources, and protect ecosystems. These insights help regulators and communities maintain safe drinking water and healthy aquatic environments amid growing environmental pressures.
Tracking aquatic quality
Sea-Bird Scientific instruments deliver trusted water quality monitoring data
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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pH
Track pH levels to maintain water chemistry and protect fish health and productivity.
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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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Turbidity
Indicates sediment and particles reducing water clarity and light. High turbidity limits coral photosynthesis and growth.
Our turbidity solutions
Water quality challenges
Overcoming Risks in Water Quality Monitoring with Reliable Solutions
Monitoring water quality is complex due to multiple stressors acting simultaneously—nutrient spikes, turbidity, and contaminants create sharp gradients that demand high-resolution data. Instruments face biofouling, power limits, and harsh conditions, risking data gaps and compliance failures. Sea-Bird Scientific tools deliver accurate measurements of temperature, salinity, pH, oxygen, and nutrients with proven stability, ensuring defensible records for public safety and ecosystem health.
HydroCAT-EP V2 Multiparameter CTD Sensor
Factory calibration and streamlined reference checks enable users to generate scientifically...
SUNA V2
The SUNA V2 is the ultimate solution for real-time nutrient monitoring. This sensor measures...
Deep SeapHOx™ V2 pH Sensor
The Deep SeapHOx™ V2 combines the SeaFET™ V2 pH sensor with the SBE 37 MicroCAT CTD sensor. The...
Making an impact
How our solutions are shaping water quality monitoring
Discover how government, academic, and industry leaders use Sea-Bird Scientific instruments to advance research, monitor ecosystems, and shape global water policy.
News
03.24.26
Press Release: Sea-Bird Scientific Sensor Successfully Integrated with Sofar Ocean’s Bristlemouth Communications Ecosystem
In a significant step forward for marine research, Sea-Bird Scientific, Sofar Ocean, MEGA Lab, and Aqualink have announced the successful integration of a Sea-Bird Scientific instrument with the Bristlemouth open communications standard.
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News
03.24.26
SUNA V2 Calibration Upgrade
Our new empirical verification method ensures every SUNA V2 meets Sea-Bird Scientific’s rigorous accuracy and precision specifications, supporting our commitment to deliver high-quality instruments on
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News
12.17.25
SUNA V1 and ISUS Sensor Trade-In Offer
Sea-Bird Scientific is excited to offer a limited-time trade-in program for customers with a SUNA V1 or ISUS nitrate sensor.
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