Deep South Samplers, LLC

We're a scientific equipment supplier based out of Covington, LA specializing in environmental DNA (eDNA) water sampler design and fabrication!

[Phillips Lab @ USM @USMPhillipsLab]

Check out our new paper using #eDNA approaches to search for #sawfish in historically occupied, non-core waters in the US. We found robust eDNA evidence of sawfish in both #Mississippi Sound and in the Indian River Lagoon! #SawfishSaturday #sawfishscience https://t.co/t0OdbkXNiG

[Andrea Kroetz, Ph.D. @AndreaKroetz]

#SawfishScience! I’m very excited to share our paper (my 1st, first-author #sawfish paper😊) on tracking public interest and perceptions about smalltooth #sawfish using Instagram! You can find the paper here https://t.co/fngI2vyTXA #RespectReleaseReport #SawfishResearch (1/4)

[Save Our Seas @saveourseas]

Tampa Bay Sawfish Tagged!
PL Tonya Wiley & Adam Broma @NOAA tagged the endangered sawfish after receiving a sighting alert from someone walking the beach. This story highlights the importance of citizen science and prompt teamwork.
Well done!

https://t.co/0ACsIXf7x3

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

Using our heated acrylic brake, we shape each sample collection tube by hand to ensure we get the proper fit each time! Here, you can see this tube needs one more 90° angle and it’ll be ready to move on to the next step. #fabrication #DSS

[Havenworth Coastal Conservation @CoastalElasmos]

And now there are TWO tagged sawfish in #TampaBay!! Found this little male not far from where we tagged a female 3 days ago. Both were fitted with transmitters that will hopefully track their movements for 2 years! Funding for this project graciously provided by @saveourseas.

[Madie Cooper @MadieKCooper]

Out now! Part 1 of a hugely collaborative global project with @saveourseas @SharkColin and many others. All five #sawfish species can be detected via their #eDNA, including an improved lab workflow established in this study - https://t.co/QYf1a5dKrD 📷 NT, Aus @spottedcatshark

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

“Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” It’s unlikely you’ll experience a critical failure of a sample collection tube (VDBS-3L) during use. However, should the worst occur, each tube can be operated independently of one other to avoid the loss of an entire field day! #DSS

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

Producing useful data in research begins with collecting samples. Our VDBS-3L samplers remain watertight until activated, giving the operator the power to choose the point of sample collection. The only question is: where will you sample next? #fieldwork #watersampler #DSS

[Havenworth Coastal Conservation @CoastalElasmos]

#SawfishNews in @mulletrapper details how @MyFWC and @USMPhillipsLab are using water samples to explore eDNA as a tool for monitoring recovery of endangered smalltooth #sawfish to aid in prioritizing future research & education efforts:
https://t.co/5NIdXEigs9 #SawfishScience

[Havenworth Coastal Conservation @CoastalElasmos]

@MyFWC & @USMPhillipsLab are using water samples to explore #eDNA as a potential tool to monitor recovery of endangered smalltooth #sawfish to aid in prioritizing research/education efforts. Details in latest #sawfishnews in February @TCCoastalAngler https://t.co/CwIry2ogUX

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

“Measure twice, cut once” applies to water sampler construction too! It’s important to strive to make the most of your available materials. Here, that means playing a bit of Tetris to minimize the amount of waste acrylic we produce before breaking out the cutting tools! #DSS

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

Whatever your profession, it’s always important to use the correct tool to accomplish the job. We construct our samplers out of a variety of materials to accommodate many different environmental conditions from calm estuaries to choppy seas #fieldwork #watersampler #DSS

[Phillips Lab @ USM @USMPhillipsLab]

We are using a #ddPCR #eDNA assay to survey for Smalltooth #Sawfish in northern Gulf of Mexico waters. So far we have eDNA evidence of sawfish in #Mississippi Sound. Soon we will find out if sawfish are also present in the #Chandeleur Islands, #Louisiana!#InternationalSawfishDay

[Phillips Lab @ USM @USMPhillipsLab]

We can’t wait to celebrate #InternationalSawfishDay on Oct 17! We won’t have any in-person #outreach events this year, but we will be tweeting updates on our #SawfishScience over the next two weeks! @spottedcatshark @AMFearing @RyanLehman89 @saveourseas @SharkRayFund

[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

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[Deep South Samplers, LLC @DSSamplersLLC]

Hi everyone! It’s been a long time coming, but I’m proud to officially introduce Deep South Samplers, LLC!

DSS exists to create innovative solutions for research projects involving water sampling. Check is out on the web at: https://t.co/DdBllFLdvu