FairScope

CCAP was visited today by Thibaut Pollina of FairScope, the inventor of the PlanktoScope - a modular, open-source hardware and software platform for plankton imaging. The #PlanktoScope allows high-throughput quantitative imaging of plankton samples in the lab or in the field. It was really interesting to have a look at it and see what it can do! https://lnkd.in/eTpjnGMi #citizenscience #plankton #marinescience #pondlife #opensource #modular #microscopy #stem #microalgae

It was such a joy to demonstrate the PlanktoScope along with the new Foldscope Instruments, Inc. in the fantastic Glasgow Botanic Gardens thanks to the Museum of Microalgae (microalgaemuseum.com). Unveiling the mesmerizing world of microalgae—these tiny yet inspiring and stunningly beautiful organisms. The event showcased a diverse range of initiatives, each more captivating than the last. The evening itself was equally enriching, surrounded by a community of passionate scientists who truly embody the spirit of exploration and discovery. It was a privilege to be in such inspiring company! Thanks to Eric Bear, Alex Thomson, Francisca Vermeulen, Cecilia Rad Menéndez, Sinéad Collins, Michael Ross, Lucia Giron and others for organising this. Scottish Association For Marine Science, Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa, University of Strathclyde, Algenuity, PlanktoScope #Microalgae #ScienceOutreach #CitizenScience #Microscopy #Foldscope #PlanktoScope #GlasgowBotanicGardens #MarineBiology #EnvironmentalAwareness #ScienceCommunication

Proud to collaborate with SOOP | Innovation Platform by providing our PlanktoScope : an open-source, user-friendly, and affordable microscope. Together, we empower citizen scientists and promote sustainable practices for our oceans!

✊✊ Knock, knock… who’s there?… 20 new planktoscopes! 🔬🤩🥳 To explore marine life and how it changes with space, time, and human impact, we’re collecting data and samples along Europe’s coasts with our partners - including EMBL, Fondation Tara Océan and EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre 🙋♀️🙋♂️ But we’re also working with citizen scientists - seatizens! #citizenscience 🔬 The #PlanktoScope is a small, easy to use and completely open-source tool for imaging plankton. 🤝 In collaboration with Plankton Planet, seatizens around Europe will be equipped with #PlanktoScopes and trained during workshops, ready to use the devices as part of their existing marine projects to assess plankton diversity. 👏 BRAVO to Fabien Lombard and Pierre Kostyrka for all their work, and FairScope for the development of this innovative frugal tool to assess marine biodiversity 📸: Credit Fabien Lombard 👉 Find out more about the #PlanktoScope and how it’s used within BIOcean5D here: https://lnkd.in/gy6ZCHfn 🇪🇺 BIOcean5D is co-funded by the European Union (Horizon Europe) | EU Science, Research and Innovation Find out more: 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn BIOcean5D and X @BIOcean5, 🖥 Check out our website: https://biocean5d.org/ 📩 Sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/erq4VKtN

FairScope is honored to be part of the exhibitors at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 in New Orleans demonstrating the power of the PlanktoScope. This now famous flow-through microscope is designed for high-precision imaging of suspended particles, making it suitable for comprehensive planktonic studies. It is a cost-efficient device with a high repairability index, emphasizing user-friendliness in its design. In a pioneering partnership with Foldscope Instruments, Inc., we're excited to spotlight the latest Foldscope model. This ingenious, paper-based microscope democratizes exploration, allowing anyone to dive deep into the microscopic world. Check out this microscope if you don't yet know it : https://foldscope.com/ Special thanks to the dynamic team from PrakashLab at Stanford University : Ethan Li, Adam Larson and Manu Prakash, who are integral to both the current success and future advancements of the PlanktoScope project. Their dedication and contributions to the field are making a substantial impact on how we understand and interact with marine life. A little behind-the-scenes tidbit: The captivating collage showcased in this post is actually composed of samples taken from the vicinity of a beaver dam near the FedEx Ground Office — a location that unexpectedly became part of our story when we retrieved our back drape there. A serendipitous mix-up that led to a beautiful display of nature's intricacies! #oceansciencesmeeting #osm24 #planktonicstudies #microscopy #research #innovation #affordablescience #education #foldscope #diy #citizenscience #marinebiology #oceanography #environment #sustainability

Son #Planktoscope révolutionne l'analyse du #plancton de l'#ocean. Thibaut Pollina est passé de #chercheur à #entrepreneur en créant FairScope. Il raconte dans Les Echos Entrepreneurs comment il a géré son changement de casquette.

🎬 #websérie "Concentré d’innovation". Nous vous emmenons à la rencontre des innovateurs de la pointe bretonne. Des domaines variés : spatial, maritime, numérique, santé et environnement. 🎥 Episode 5 avec Thibaut Pollina, fondateur de FairScope Le projet d’#innovation de cette #startup : quantifier le plancton par l’#imagerie grâce au planKtoscope, Un #outil #lowtech, open source et portable. FairScope a intégré l'incubateur régional Emergys Bretagne  7Technopoles Bretagne Région Bretagne Voir la vidéo sur notre YouTube ➡️https://lnkd.in/eWckGnFt #sobriété #mer Morlaix Communauté