GlowTracka Bioluminescence Sensor

GLOWtracka is a submersible bioluminescence sensor which monitors the visible emissions from bioluminescent organisms in seawater. It is ideally suited to measure bioluminescence for toxic blooms and biomass studies to continental shelf depths (200 metres).

GLOWtracka's precision flow meter stimulates bioluminescent organisms – principally dinoflagellates. The instrument then measures the light flashes as the organisms pass the detector. The complete range of flashes that can occur – from single events to mesoscale – is measured.

The measurements indicate changes in primary productivity in an area, giving the instrument a useful role in pollution monitoring and biomass studies. Since the abundance of individual bioluminescent species can be studied, it is often an indication of toxic algal blooms.

GLOWtracka is designed to be moored, profiled (with pumped systems) or deployed in towed vehicles.