Understanding what calls the Inner Harbor home is an important step in making the Harbor a better place for everybody. We can get a deeper sense of the Inner Harbor’s health over time by sampling and analyzing it at regular intervals. We do this by placing biodisks in the water and sampling what is living on them every month. Then, we use the microscope and advanced DNA analysis to identify what organisms are present. We can use this data to find ways to affect positive changes on the Harbor and use this natural resource in sustainable ways.
Project Status:
Current
Currently Seeking Community Scientists?
Yes
Project Website:
https://bugssonline.org/group-projects/barcoding-the-harbor/about-the-project/
How To Learn More:
lscheifele@bugssonline.org