eDNA collection in the Pacific for 2026 kicks off

This year we’re sending off 24 Citizen Scientist crews across the Southwest Pacific, expanding our reach even further with new routes from Australia to New Caledonia. During the first weekend of May, we trained and connected with an inspiring community of sailors—sharing the science behind eDNA, lessons learned from the 2024 and 2025 campaigns, and how each sample contributes to something much bigger. Because this is where it gets exciting: with three consecutive years of sampling, we’re now building a unique dataset that will allow us to start exploring biodiversity patterns and potential changes across the region.

Seeing the enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment from this community is always a powerful reminder that is ocean science can be done at scale when powered by people. A huge thanks to all our citizen scientists helping to protect the health of the ocean, we wish you fair winds on your adventure.