Gulf of Maine Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.) – Live Plankton Collection
This is a wet, live, science specimen.
Collected from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Maine, these Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.) represent a diverse community of microscopic crustaceans—an essential foundation of the marine food web. Copepods are a key live food source in aquaculture and reef tanks, and they serve as an excellent resource for classroom observation, microscopy, and marine ecology study.
Common Name: Marine copepod
Scientific Name: Calanidae spp.
Location: Floating in ocean water
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Translucent
Collected: By boat-dragged net
Quantity: Sold by the gallon
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Natural variations in species composition, size, and appearance should be expected. For specific requests or filtration levels, contact us at info@gulfofme.com.
Gulf of Maine Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.) – Live Plankton Collection
This is a wet, live, science specimen.
Collected from the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf of Maine, these Mixed Marine Copepods (Calanidae spp.) represent a diverse community of microscopic crustaceans—an essential foundation of the marine food web. Copepods are a key live food source in aquaculture and reef tanks, and they serve as an excellent resource for classroom observation, microscopy, and marine ecology study.
Common Name: Marine copepod
Scientific Name: Calanidae spp.
Location: Floating in ocean water
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Translucent
Collected: By boat-dragged net
Quantity: Sold by the gallon
Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Natural variations in species composition, size, and appearance should be expected. For specific requests or filtration levels, contact us at info@gulfofme.com.
Tidepool Tim says, "Marine copepods are arthropods too small to swim against the ocean current. These creatures make for great aquarium food if you have carnivorous creatures to feed! They are also wonderful live materials for a microscopy laboratory or activity."
