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B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

  • A Victoria, B.C. Company, Ocean Diagnostics, has launched a backpack-sized robot named Ascension to combat ocean biodiversity loss.
  • Ascension collects environmental DNA from marine organisms and animals up to 400 metres deep, aiming to identify species at risk of extinction.
  • The robot offers real-time data and operates without disturbing fragile ecosystems, making eDNA sampling accessible for researchers.
  • Ethan Edson, CEO of Ocean Diagnostics, stated that Ascension allows for eDNA collection without disturbing fragile ecosystems.
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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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