Descriptions, goals
Sampling of water courses to detect and monitor aquatic vertebrates
MST Analysis of ~25 samples around Norfolk
Standard MST panel
4 x inDepth Samplers: • 2 sites (a control site and a site with the future wind turbine); • 2 depths (10m and 60m) on each of these 2 sites. Fish and invertebrates will be studied in the samples. Two replicates will be made on each of the capsules.
We are specifying a ground investigation at a Nuclear Licensed Site; the majority of laboratory analysis will be undertaken by Socotec. However, we understand that the Microbial RNA (soils) and MBT (waters) analysis we require would be subcontracted to yourselves. Interested in identifying the biological communities (Bacteria (16S Bac) and eukaryotes (18S SSU)) at a NLS from water (ezDNA), soil (ecotype) and sandstone (ecoType XL). The sandstone is easy to crumble can should be workable to extract with.
This is an ongoing project to monitor the recovery of the Sussex coast following a bylaw trawler exclusion. The project has a few previous years' worth of data through NatureMetrics. The client will collect spot filter samples (the ezDNA samples) continuing their previous methodology (project 25036-02). These are charged at consumable cost only and will be stored until funds are confirmed for analysis. Additional to the spot filters, the client wants to run three indepth samplers to compare between efficiency of the data and to see if this is an affordable option going forward. Have arranged a meeting with the client after 11/06/25 to discuss deployment method. The samplers will be positioned along the coast to cover the trawler exclusion zone. LVW samples in storage and on-hold until funding attained.
Norwegian fjord biodiversity pilot with 3 stations at Fedafjorden: river, mixing zone, and sea. Interested in general biodiversity. Proposed markers: 12STele, 16SMV3, 16SBac, 18SSSU, CO1LB Currently gave them 6x HVW kits so they can samples the three stations for 2 months – once every month.
To summarise the project plan: starting next month in July (following the seaweed harvest); - 3 year sampling plan - We intend to collect 6 field samples at each of two seaweed farms, resulting in a total of 12 samples per sampling event. - One set of 6 samples will be taken at Norfolk Seaweed (off Blakeney), and the other at Algapelago (North Devon). - For each farm, 3 samples will be collected beneath the seaweed farm (approximately 20-50m apart), and an additional 3 samples will be taken at 3 control sites (roughly 500m apart from each other and the farm). - We plan to use two metabarcodes (CO1 and 18S) for each of these samples. - The initial sampling weeks are scheduled for the week of July 7th for Norfolk Seaweed and the week of July 14th for Algapelago, which is just one month away. - Finally, could you please let me know the earliest possible lead time for dispatching the first batch of 12 sample kits to my address below?
Mowi Scotland has a requirement for biodiversity monitoring services for their project. MOWI are using a number of methods to baseline the Sanda Island site prior to fish farm development in the future. They wish to add aquatic sampling using the inDepth sampler and to use the same tests form project 24058-01 aquatic monitoring at the Rum Site (12S Tele02, 12S MV1, 16S MV3, COI LB, 18S SSU). This will allow for comparisons for monitoring following development.
Meeting in country initially to scope sites and plan regarding control sites etc. Minimum of 3 indepth surveys per country, possibly 4. Either will survey one indepth per site at three sites per country (2 impacted, one control). However, if no suitable controls found then they will two indepths at two sites per country (impacted only). Soils/sediments as they go. Two sites planned in Tonga- one large mangrove site with varying levels of plastic pollution, Ha’apai island has a dump site with one side of the island which may act as a control. For Vanuatu and Samoa- two rough sites defined for Vanuatu, will work with them to help plan the sampling strategy for Samoa for when those sites are agreed. We have given them enough ReGen kits to do one round of sediments/soils per country (either 6 + 6 per site – impacted vs control, or 9 + 3).
Client is interested in detecting Margaritifera margaritifera (Freshwater pearl) in the River Otava
The Dorset Wildlife Trust have a requirement for monitoring the success of rewilding efforts for site regeneration to improve ecosystem function
EBS campaign in O&G field in Congo. The expected duration of the survey is 9 to 10 days, around 40 sediment stations / 3 water / 9 video transect. DH suggests COI LB, 18S SSU and Bacteria for complete picture Waters - Fish, elasmobranch and mammals Dh suggests 12S Tele02, 12S MV1 and 16S MV3
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) have a requirement for monitoring marine biodiversity and water quality assessment in St. Austell Bay, which includes assessment of pelagic species and sediments in and around maerl beds. For MST - replace swine with Seagull
ARC Marine have a requirement for characterising marine biodiversity baseline ahead of a reef installation project in Senegal. we’d be looking for: • 5 x InDepth filters (13 hour programming) • 2 x InDepth Samplers • 5 x Point sample filter kits • Commodity codes • Follow up input on how successfully the sampler can detect octopus DNA – this will likely dictate which invert marker we opt for
Ecology by Design has a requirement for targeted detection of white clawed crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) services for their project. Applied Genomics will deliver comprehensive biodiversity monitoring services to meet this requirement through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decision-making and regulatory compliance. 2 x LVW kits using the ezDNA Manual Pump
Monitoring of the River Tees port on invasive species. Ongoing, quarterly testing of upriver and downriver located samplers
15 x LVS for storage
1 x Faecal sample to be identified. Possible bat species
25 x Reptiles tissue for 12S or 16S amplification
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust supported by EXO Environmental have a requirement for biodiversity monitoring services for their project. Applied Genomics will deliver comprehensive biodiversity monitoring services to meet this requirement through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decisionmaking and regulatory compliance
Baseline sampling
Arksen has a requirement for biodiversity monitoring services for their project. Applied Genomics will deliver comprehensive biodiversity monitoring services to meet this requirement through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decision-making and regulatory compliance. 24 x ezDNA for Marine Vertebrates
Pelican of London Ltd are not-for-profit sail training charity. They wish to run programmes aimed at A-level students looking into water sampling and species detection.
They wish for a single sample to be collected, analysed and for Seb to provide a webinar on the data. A Cost of £600 has been agreed. They aim for the course to be repeated throughout time and we can provide a time series for them.
1 x inDepth Sampler for biodiversity monitoring at Muck. Expected markers, but awaiting confirmation: 12STele02, 16SMV3, 18SSSU, COI LB, 12SMV1
Seadream Education have funding for 18 x samples for MST. Potential for Biodiversity if funding received.
Seadream Education will be taking over the Avon River Champions project for MST (Pilot project 25009_01).
Anglian Water Services has a requirement for water quality monitoring with microbial source tracking, and biodiversity monitoring services for their project. Applied Genomics will deliver services to meet these requirements through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Biodiversity Monitoring Services Carcinus has a requirement for invaseice species monitoring services for the Port of Dover. Applied Genomics will deliver comprehensive biodiversity monitoring services to meet this requirement through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decision-making and regulatory compliance.
o 16 x niskin bottle eDNA samples plus two controls o 16 x metaprobe eDNA samples plus two controls o 16 x sediment eDNA samples plus two controls o Bacteria and archaea (e.g. marker 16S rRNA) o Meiofauna invertebrates (e.g. marker 18SSSU) o Invertebrates (e.g. marker CO1LB) o Fish (e.g. marker 12STele) o Vertebrates (e.g. marker 16SMV3)
qPCR detection for three species of frog (species TBC). 3 x SWB samples for positive control swabbing of target frogs 4 x LVS for peat collection to perform qPCR on
Library prep of 74 x Sterivex DNA extracts (51 true samples, 20 FLD NEGs, 3 EXT NEGs). - PCR using 12SMiFish-U - Send to Earlham after CU2 Mock communities of 9 x DNA extracts from fish species - PCR using Aa22-PheF/Aa633-12sR primers - Sanger all 9x - Combine PCR products into 4 x mock communities - In triplicate - Re-amplify using 12SMiFish-U - Metabarcode & sequence No bioinformatics.
Ian's project. Senior consultant in Ireland (LNG plant in the River Shannon) – fish, marine mammals, otters will be key indicators, NNS, etc. – proposal for 24x inDepth samples – 1 x sampler across a year – sampling every fortnight – start in Feb/Mar
Repeat sampling of Wilder Humber. This time sediments only. 15 x HVS 16SBac, 18S, COILB
GCN analysis for ~467 samples
Marine Mosaic would like to test our inDepth sampler for RNA. They will be conducting R&D
This project uses environmental DNA (eDNA) to map insect biodiversity across farmland edge habitats and quantify how habitat type, connectivity, and spatial configuration influence pest pressure, natural enemy populations, and overall insect diversity. High-frequency eDNA sampling using floraDNA kits across crops, hedgerows, field margins, and woodlands is integrated with landscape metrics derived from Earth Observation and GIS to model biodiversity responses at multiple spatial scales. The outputs will define evidence-based thresholds and configurations for habitat management that enhance beneficial insects, support conservation biocontrol, and reduce reliance on pesticides, while advancing eDNA as a scalable, decision-grade biodiversity monitoring tool. The project is in proposal stage, with small-scale sample collection to be undertaken in April 2026, which will inform a full BBSRC grant proposal to be submitted in September 2026.
LVW for e. coli, enterococcus, human and SRB. LVS included for opportunistic sampling.
Samples collected in 2022 and been in BSL storage until 12.03.2026
BSL are supporting Creocean on an upcoming project offshore Aruba. There are anticipated to be 9 sediment and 9 water sampling stations. We will also collect a spare set and want to include some contingency in case the scope increases so could we therefore please have: • 30 eDNA falcon tubes • 30 eDNA water filter disk
18 x GCN Kits
5 x GCN Kits
Isle of Ewe Year 2 sediment
Braeside Marine has a requirement for biodiversity monitoring services for their project. Applied Genomics will deliver comprehensive biodiversity monitoring services to meet this requirement through our DNA-based sample collection systems and analytical capabilities. Our integrated approach combines specialised sampling technologies with molecular analyses to provide detailed ecosystem assessments that support informed environmental decision-making and regulatory compliance.
21 x GCN Kits
eDNA sampling on water samples from coral reefs in Madagascar with the aim to focus on vertebrates (mainly fish).
~30 samples for fish farm compliance
£1 samples for fish farm compliance
33 samples for Fish farm compliance
~33 samples for Fish farm compliance monitoring
3 x GCN kits
Promotional Project only
~28 samples for fish farm compliance
5 (+4 for contigency) LVS for Ardnish baseline
28 x for storage
Monthly inDepth collection at Rum. Extract 3 technical replicates 3 x Technical replicates for MarVer1, MarVer3 and Tele02. Single Replicate for 18S SSU and COI LB
22 x samples to collaborate with German University
25 x HVS samples for 18S and 5 for COI LB
1 x inDepth Sampler
18 x GCN kits to Oxford 11 x kits to Tewkesbury
6 x HVW samples collected at a windfarm simultaneously. DNA extracts to be split into two technical replicates for each sample, resulting in 12 samples (6 x 2). 16S MarVer3 - verts 12S Tele02 - fish 18S SSU – inverts COI LB - Inverts
57 + 6 ezDNA samples for SRB, e. coli, enterococcus and human