One of the fastest growing areas of modern aquatic research and monitoring is in better understanding the physical, biological and geochemical processes governing coastal and estuarine regions of our oceans. Problems ranging from pollution effects to detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs) not only provide intriguing science issues, but also directly impact those living in the heavily populated coastal regions of the world. Public health concerns, protection of natural resources for aquaculture and recreational use, and ecological impacts from climatic change in our coastal economic zones are only a few of the pressing problems addressed in today's coastal and estuarine monitoring.

WET Labs'  fluorometric, spectrophotometric and scattering sensors play vital roles in helping scientists and resource managers better understand these processes. From determining the primary biological production within Puget Sound estuaries, to serving as a baseline biogeochemical variability in one of the U.S. leading edge coastal ocean observatories, our instruments find ever expanding use in the study of coastal waters. WET Labs' sensors are specifically designed for the harsh conditions imposed by coastal and estuarine environments. Our anti-fouling Bio-wipers™ routinely extend deployment durations to multiple months with documented cases of over one year continuous deployment. The sensors' high sensitivity and wide dynamic range make them ideally suited for the large variability seen in coastal regions. Finally, our rigorous calibration and qualification processes provide reliable measurements for the most demanding applications.

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