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🌍 How do we measure something as intricate as #nature, and how can organisations comprehend their #impact on it? Both businesses and governments acknowledge the critical role of addressing nature loss, but we need to be able to understand and measure nature to ensure we're effectively protecting and restoring it. 🧬 eDNA is the gold standard for monitoring nature and biodiversity. All living organisms leave DNA traces in the environment, known as #eDNA. This invaluable data can be harnessed and transformed into Nature Intelligence insights, empowering companies to understand and report on their environmental impacts at the all-important species level. To learn more about environmental DNA (#eDNA) and biodiversity, watch our latest video👇 https://lnkd.in/ekCvTJRY 👉 To transform how your business measures and reports on nature, book a demo of our game-changing Nature Intelligence Platform: https://lnkd.in/eKK8TeWt #NaturePositive #Sustainability #NatureIntelligence #Biodiversity

Are you ready for autonomous eDNA sampling? 🌊 Well Fugro are! 👏 Together with Fugro and Dartmouth Ocean Technologies (DOT) we have been redefining the boundaries of eDNA collection with the recent deployment of the NM-DOT eDNA autosampler near the Fugro offices in Portchester. ✅ The Project: · Conducted at the Fugro Portchester site,Trafalgar Wharf Marina · Trained the Fugro team on deployment and operation of the autosampler · Validated eDNA data quality against manual sampling The autosampler produced high-quality eDNA datasets, matching the performance of manual sampling! ✅ Autonomous Sampling benefits: · The autosampler can be deployed for months, collecting eDNA autonomously · Deploy the sampler during routine operations · Reduces risks and hands-on time for sampling crews · Delivers substantial sampling cost savings ✅ End-to-End eDNA Service: · Naturemetrics' eDNA filters integrate seamlessly into the autosampler · Complete package from sample collection to nature intelligence reports · Clients can access their comprehensive data via the NatureMetrics platform empowering data-driven decision-making. Have we spiked your interest? 🤔 Drop Ben Goymer a message to discuss integrating the autosampler in your operations today! #Fugro #DOT #eDNA #EnvironmentalMonitoring #OffshoreWind #NatureMetrics #Innovation #NatureIntelligence

🌊 🧬 The DOT-NatureMetrics Autosampler is now available for purchase! 🌊 🧬 The biodiversity data gaps posed by intermittent environmental surveys have long hindered our ability to truly understand and manage aquatic ecosystems. But that's about to change with the DOT-NM Autosampler! Developed through an innovative partnership with Dartmouth Ocean Technologies (DOT), this breakthrough autonomous sampling system enables persistent eDNA collection to generate holistic species inventories over wide spatial and temporal ranges. Key advantages include: 🌊 Autonomous sampling over months, reducing HSE risks 🌊 Proven data quality parity to manual methods 🌊 Massive cost and carbon footprint savings 🌊 Versatile deployment modes: vessels, moorings, drones 🌊 Comprehensive biodiversity insights for ocean health, compliance, research By bridging eDNA's potential with practicable scalable sampling, the Autosampler opens new frontiers for understanding aquatic ecosystems and driving sustainable ocean stewardship through eDNA powered nature intelligence. Learn more about how the DOT-NatureMetrics Autosampler can enhance your environmental data collection processes: https://ow.ly/QORK50SxEVn #NatureMetrics #eDNA #EnvironmentalMonitoring #BiodiversityData #EnvironmentalImpactAssessment #Innovation #Sustainability

Chris French, our Senior Account Executive in the Onshore team, was at London Climate Action Week 2024. After taking part in a panel discussion about the AI Ecopreneur Revolution, Chris wrote a blog to share his key insights.💡 He talks about the biodiversity data challenge and how at NatureMetrics, we combine eDNA technology with the power of AI to drive positive change for our planet. Learn more in his blog post ⬇

How can you get nature in the boardroom? Watch the latest Nature Intelligence Views from Chris French to find out! ‘'The NatureMetrics platform is bridging that gap between the ecology team and the decision makers who can actually get nature into boardroom conversations and help to inform sustainable business strategy.’' Chris also discusses how eDNA is delivering data on nature that’s affordable, scaleable and importantly, auditable. Find out more by checking out our Nature Intelligence Platform: https://lnkd.in/eJVZYsr6 #NatureIntelligenceViews #NatureIntelligence #eDNA #NatureIntelligencePlatform #NatureintheBoardroom

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland aims to be Nature Positive by 2030 and restore biodiversity by 2045. We're honoured to have supported this ambitious endeavour through our collaboration with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), NatureScot and the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate. With our state-of-the-art machine learning and eDNA data, NatureMetrics helps Scotland achieve comprehensive and cost-effective ecosystem surveys at a national scale. The study was conducted across four iconic Scottish habitats – marine lochs, freshwater lochs, woodlands, and peatlands. eDNA samples were collected from sites including Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms National Park - in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional methods. ➡️ The initial eDNA analysis unveiled a staggering 9,000 different species, including many threatened, invasive, and ecologically important indicator species, offering unparalleled insights into Scotland's biodiversity. Dr Pauline Lang of SEPA said 💬 “This project demonstrated the transformative potential of eDNA for enhancing monitoring across Scotland's terrestrial and aquatic habitats. The scalable technology bridges critical data gaps, complements our existing methods, and will ultimately support us in achieving our ambitious post-2020 nature recovery goals." Learn more about how we’re helping transform Scotland’s conservation and nature restoration efforts: https://lnkd.in/eb3nc56v

Want to amplify your organisation’s story? We’re seeking change makers and thought leaders to craft guest articles that speak to our audience. Why contribute? 📈 Expand Your Reach: speak to our 75,000+ web visitors, 13,000+ newsletter subscribers, and 16,000+ LinkedIn followers 🤝 Expand your network: connect with potential collaborators across 104 countries 🌐 Join Our Community: engage with our network of 500+ customers, including brands like WWF, FFI, Unilever, Anglo American, Nestle, MSC Cruises and SalesForce What we’re looking for: 🌿 Emerging trends in nature tech and biodiversity monitoring 🏆 Case studies of innovative biodiversity monitoring projects 🌍 Success Stories from the world of corporate biodiversity 📊 Insights on nature-related policy and green finance Ready to contribute? ✉️ Email a brief pitch to marcomms@naturemetrics.co.uk If approved, we’ll share some simple editorial guidelines plus next steps. 🚀 #Biodiversity #NatureTech #Conservation #NatureBasedSolutions #CSRD #TNFD #GBF #NBS

📣 Sea Change Row update! 🌊 Our Founder, Kat Bruce, and her crew are on an expedition around Great Britain to collect eDNA samples, underwater sound recordings, microplastics samples, and water temperature data. At the moment, they’re waiting out some poor weather conditions in Padstow but we’re confident they’ll be back at sea soon!🚣♀️ Along their journey, they’re also visiting trailblazing conservation projects like the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project. British kelp forests have sharply declined over the past few decades - by the mid-1980s, 96% of Sussex kelp had been destroyed. The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project was created to monitor and promote the recovery of this vital marine ecosystem following the trawling ban implemented in 2021. Led by researchers from the University of Sussex, they chose NatureMetrics’ metabarcoding service to accurately track biodiversity recovery during this multi-year project. We’re thrilled to provide an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and time-efficient eDNA solution to monitor the changes in biodiversity along the Sussex coastline. We’ve already seen some fantastic results, with three times as many marine vertebrate species detected along the Sussex coast compared to traditional baited remote underwater video surveys. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9tK-8Pu 📸 Sea Change Row and Sussex Kelp Recovery Project Blue Marine Foundation GB Row Challenge #OceanRowing #OceanExploration #ScientificExpedition #OceanScience

👏 Massive congratulations to the 96 organisations announced on Friday at London Climate Action Week (LCAW) for joining the ranks of TNFD early adopters! It’s fantastic to see more companies committing to nature reporting. → This 30% increase means there are now 416 Adopters of the TNFD! Among the notable new companies are financial institutions Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), Generation Investment Management and MUFG Asset Management (UK) and a diverse range of companies across sectors including Volvo Group, Ricoh UK, China Mengniu Dairy Co Ltd and ACCIONA.  Pippa Howard, Chief Nature Strategist at NatureMetrics commented: “The latest TNFD early adopters cohort shows a positive movement towards more widespread implementation of corporate nature monitoring and reporting that is ultimately required if we’re to hit the nature targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework. It also suggests that some sectors are more ahead of the game than others, with financial services in particular featuring prominently on the list. The proactivity of these organisations will ultimately help them stay ahead of regulations, navigate nature risks and improve long-term sustainability.” At NatureMetrics, we’re here to help you on your TNFD reporting journey → 🧬🧪Our tools and expertise can assist you with: ➡️ Understanding and implementing the TNFD framework and LEAP process ➡️ Building internal buy-in and aligning your team with TNFD goals ➡️ Identifying and assessing your nature-related risks and opportunities ➡️ Gathering, analysing, and reporting robust biodiversity data ➡️ Setting and achieving science-based targets for nature Want to learn more about how NatureMetrics' nature intelligence can transform your TNFD approach? Start with our free guide! ➡️ Download our free 6-step guide to TNFD: https://lnkd.in/eUNEfXcJ

It’s already been 2 weeks since Keith Tuffley and his crew embarked on their Northwest Passage expedition ⛵️ Leaving from Norway they have sailed through Scotland, passed by the Isle of Foula and the Faroe Islands. On Friday, they arrived in Reykjavík, Iceland, and they’ll soon set sail towards Greenland. The crew’s research is focused on analysing and documenting the state of the Arctic, which is changing drastically and is now 3°C warmer than it was in 1980. To further their research, they packed our eDNA kits and will be taking samples along the route 🧬. We can’t wait to see the data which will deepen our insight into the Arctic's delicate ecosystems and diverse wildlife. Sailing day and night, the 10-person team are travelling through 6 of the 16 Global Tipping Points - critical thresholds in the climate system. Stay tuned for more updates on the crew and their important work! Follow them on social media to see the amazing wildlife and landscapes they’re witnessing on their journey. LinkedIn: Ocean Science Expedition Instagram: @oceanscienceexpedition 📸 Rebecca Daniel, MSQ/Sustain #NatureMetrics #eDNA #ArcticExploration #Conservation #Sustainability #NorthwestPassageExpedition #OceanScienceExpedition #NorthwestPassage #AbelTasmanYacht