Experiments are a key tool for understanding mechanisms in community ecology. However, as ecological questions grow more complex (multiple stressors, species interactions, spatial dynamics), the experimental designs needed to address them are growing at a faster rate than our ability to handle them. High-throughput methods such as automated imaging, sensors, or flow cytometry could help scale up experiments, but their adoption in ecology remains limited.
To understand what limits experimental scale today and what helps or hinders the use of high-throughput methods, we are conducting a short survey of aquatic ecologists at all career stages. We would like to hear from you, whether you run experiments and use these methods or not. The survey asks about your research approach, the design of your experiments, the constraints you face, and, if relevant, your experience with high-throughput methods. It takes about 5 minutes. Participation is anonymous, and no personal data is collected.
Your input will help us identify the bottlenecks to scaling up experiments in aquatic ecology and develop practical recommendations for integrating new technologies into experimental work.
You can start the survey from your computer or phone using this link:
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/11FC53D7F76D0082
Please feel free to share it with colleagues and students who might be interested.
Thank you for contributing to this effort!
Paulina Arancibia (U. of Helsinki) & Frank Pennekamp (U. of Zurich)
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