NatureMetrics

It's official: we're Earthshot Prize Finalists! 🌏 We’re beyond excited and deeply honored to announce that NatureMetrics has been selected as a finalist for The Earthshot Prize in the 'Protect and Restore Nature' category. The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, is a prestigious award that seeks to uncover and scale innovative solutions to our planet's most pressing environmental challenges. Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to make nature data measurable, accessible, and actionable. Through eDNA technology and our nature intelligence platform, we’re dedicated to providing insights that can inform conservation efforts and sustainable business practices, at scale. This nomination is a testament to our passionate team, visionary partners and investors, and forward-thinking clients who believe in the power of nature intelligence. It's their commitment and vision that have brought us to this point, and we're incredibly thankful for their trust and support. Yet, we know there's much more to be done. We see this as an opportunity to amplify the message about nature's value and that viable solutions exist today to overcome critical climate and nature challenges. Our commitment is stronger than ever to push the boundaries of nature intelligence and drive positive change. Our CEO Dimple Patel and Founder Kat Bruce are on the ground at New York Climate Week, doing just that - ensuring that nature and robust biodiversity measurement is at the centre of important climate conversations. 🚀 Thank you The Earthshot Prize for recognising our solution and thank you to everyone that's been part of our mission so far. We're humbled to be recognized among the other world-changing innovators who are building pathways to a nature-positive future. Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, Amazon Sacred Headwaters, Build up Nepal, Coast 4C, d.light, Equatic.tech, Green Spot Technologies (Ferment’Up), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Keep It Cool Ltd, MiAlgae, MYCL | Mycotech Lab, NFW Read our full Earthshot story in the blog post linked in the comments below ⬇️

Don’t miss the sampling window! ⏰ October is the last optimal month of the year to gather samples for Crayfish plague and Dreissenid mussels - just some of the key species we’re here to help you monitor with our qPCR tests! Studies have shown that both Crayfish plague and Dreissenid eDNA detection and concentrations tend to be higher in summer and autumn. And with the nights drawing in, less than a two week window remains for the best chance of detection. Sampling at the right time of year is crucial for eDNA detection accuracy. The ideal time of year to sample can vary for a number of reasons, including breeding season, seasonal changes in abundance or biomass of the target species – or environmental conditions, like temperature. That’s where our sampling calendars come into play, ensuring you can gather the most accurate data, in the most efficient way. Download our European and North American qPCR sampling calendars to ensure you don’t miss any crucial sampling windows: https://lnkd.in/ef4nXBGK

Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? Over 13,000 of you have already joined the party 🙌 So why subscribe? It’s simple, really - think of it as your one stop shop for the latest nature-related news from across the globe, as well as insights from our team on new research, resources and recent success stories - like this incredible orca footage, taken on the recently completed Northwest Passage voyage! ⛵️ ✍️ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/edNQGdaf

Bring your lunch 🍎, a cuppa☕️, and your nan… Our ecology and biodiversity solutions experts Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟 and Chris French will be diving into the fundamentals of our eDNA solutions, exploring real-world user cases and answering all of your burning questions tomorrow (17th Oct) - so don't forget to sign up! Whether you're an experienced environmental professional or new to environmental monitoring, there's something for everyone. Register here to gain access: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehn7Gi5j P.S If you can’t make the webinar, don’t worry it will be recorded and available at naturemetrics.com/webinars later this week!

Ever wondered what lies beneath the waves at world-class sailing events? Our eDNA technology is helping uncover the marine life hiding beneath the SailGP race locations worldwide! From detections of endangered hogfish in Bermuda to unexpected humpback whale DNA, we're helping Deutsche Bank gain crucial insights into ocean biodiversity to support conservation efforts, together with its partners the Whale and Dolphin Conservation and SailGP. But this project isn't just about discovery – it's a powerful example of connecting finance to environmental stewardship. In SailGP races, teams compete not just for the race podium, but also for the Impact League Podium. This innovative approach rewards positive environmental and social contributions, proving it's not just about racing boats - it's about racing to protect our oceans. This project showcases how finance and science can unite for environmental stewardship. Because a healthy economy depends on a healthy environment meaning financial leadership goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility. At NatureMetrics we look forward to continuing our work with Deutsche Bank bank and Markus H.-P. Müller, setting new standards in the finance industry.

As #COP16 approaches, we're excited to share details about where you can find our amazing team Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟, Dr Vere Ross-Gillespie, Benjamin Barca, Pippa Howard, and Sander Keulen. → 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 - Date: 21st - 23rd - Location: Biodiversity Technology and Innovation Expo - Drop by for live demos of our eDNA technology, Nature Intelligence platform, and discussions on how eDNA can support your biodiversity monitoring and reporting. - https://ow.ly/aicW50TL05U → 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: "𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲" - Date: 24th November, 9:00 AM - Location: InterContinental Cali - Explore how the Nature Tech Alliance is uniting technologies to forge powerful solutions to overcome major biodiversity challenges Salesforce, Planet and ERM - https://ow.ly/x03X50TL05W → 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧: "𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" - Date: 27th, 8:00 AM - Location: Nature Positive Pavilion, Small Room - Explore how Anglo American and Accenture are using eDNA to guide their biodiversity monitoring and reporting in the extractives sector. - The event will be streamed online too! https://ow.ly/Vjn350TL05V Our team will also be on the ground throughout COP so drop them a message or comment below if you want to meet up to learn more!

Well this just made our day! 😊 It's so rewarding to see our eDNA kits out there in the Amazon, helping researchers like Newton Pimentel de Ulhôa Barbosa at Hydrobiology uncover the incredible biodiversity of one of the world's most biodiverse ecosystems. Newton Pimentel de Ulhôa Barbosa, thanks for the shout-out! We are always so proud to hear that our eDNA tech and team could support your work in such a challenging environment. It's feedback like this that keeps us motivated to push our science further and continue spreading the word of the power of eDNA! Your research is vital, and we're honored to play a small part in it. Keep the stories coming! P.S Massive thanks to our amazing team Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟, Juliet Jones, Charlotte Swanton, and Ross Aver!

eDNA is revolutionising ecosystem monitoring. But how? Our upcoming webinar, led by our eDNA experts Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟 and Chris French, is your chance to dive into the real-world stories of how eDNA is being using by the 600+ companies across 110 countries we work with. In the webinar, you’ll find out: 💡 How eDNA can reduce costs and save time in monitoring invasive and endangered species 💡 The role of eDNA in reducing risk and enhancing EIAs 💡 Our pipeline of automated biodiversity metrics and ecosystem insights 💡 How our nature intelligence platform makes data analysis and reporting to stakeholders easy From the basics of eDNA to real-world success stories, our experts will be on hand to answer your questions 🎥 🗓️ 17 October 2024 ⏰ 1300 BST | 0800 EST Join us via: 🔗 https://ow.ly/UaZK50TJQi8 P.S If you have any questions you'd like covering in the webinar drop them below in the comments!

Mission ACCOMPLISHED! ⛵️ 🧬 The North-west Passage Ocean Science Expedition has landed safely in Alaska with over 100 days worth of Arctic biodiversity data collected! After four months of battling harsh Arctic conditions, navigating through icebergs, and collecting valuable scientific data, we are so excited to announce that Keith Tuffley and his crew have successfully completed their Northwest Passage expedition! Landing safely in Alaska the Abel Tasman has sailed over 13,000 km, crossing 6 of the 9 global tipping points located in the Arctic. Throughout this incredible journey, the team has been collecting eDNA samples every day using NatureMetrics' kits, which will help paint a comprehensive picture of life in these remote Arctic waters, from microscopic organisms to large marine mammals. Key highlights from the expedition: - 100+ days at sea - 13,000+ km sailed - Over 100 eDNA and microplastic samples collected filling ocean-data gaps - Sightings of diverse Arctic wildlife, including whales, seals, and seabirds - Navigated through challenging ice fields and extreme weather conditions The data collected during this expedition will provide crucial insights into Arctic marine biodiversity. As climate change continues to impact this sensitive ecosystem, the information gathered will be invaluable for conservation efforts and our understanding of global environmental changes. Congratulations to the entire team for this remarkable achievement: Isak Rockström, Alex Rockström, Sylvestre Campe, Gama Rodrigues, Cléo Campe, Sebastian Sánchez, Ramon Goncalves, Karina Oliani, Kester Haynes, Rakel Thorell, and Meg O'Hara. Your dedication and perseverance have made this expedition a resounding success! We're also immensely proud to have played a part in this groundbreaking research effort alongside our partners: The Adventure Yacht Company, Mercuria, Silvania, The Villars Institute, The Ocean Race, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Houdini Sportswear, Shackleton, MSQ/Sustain, The Marine Diaries, Thesus, SailProof , ZeroSixZero, Parajet, Vittorazi Motors, and Ozone Paramotor. Curious to learn more about the expedition and the role of eDNA in Arctic research? Check out our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eyvHCAyp

"eDNA is effectively a stock pick for nature." A simple analogy that highlights a sobering truth - we're now at a point where we need to quantify nature's diversity to protect it. In this podcast, our CEO Dimple Patel explains how our eDNA technology is enabling biodiversity measurement at scale and why it matters for businesses and our planet. A few highlights from the interview include → - The hidden cost of economic progress on our ecosystems - How eDNA technology detects 70% more species than traditional methods - The role of accurate biodiversity data in shaping business strategies and policy decisions Listen now: https://ow.ly/TXVQ50TIXN5 P.S. We're humbled to be recognised as a wildcard winner in the BloombergNEF Pioneers program. It's a reminder of the importance of this work. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey so far!