Deep Microplastic Sampling — Crowdfunding on wemakeit

Help us build a prototype that advances ocean research by sampling microplastics at depth, often overlooked, delivering richer data and deeper insight into marine pollution.

CHF 10’240

204% of CHF 5’000

204 %

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The «all or nothing» principle applies: The project only receives the funds if the funding target is reached or exceeded.

5 backers

Successfully concluded on 22/1/2026

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Pour les générations futures !
JD on 15/1/2026 09:32
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Field Testing Team Member
The funder of this project will be invited to participate in a field trial expedition. They will become a member of the crew for up to 1 week of shipboard ocean trials of the Sea-Pump Depth Surveyor prototype, living aboard and sampling with Sail & Explore.
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About the Initiators

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Sail & Explore

Bern

We are a Swiss non-profit marine research organization carrying out expeditions, workshops, and scientific projects on tiny micro- and nanoplastics (< 0.3mm) with citizen scientists, to demonstrate their effects on flora, fauna, and human health. We make the invisible microplastic fraction visible!

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Science Booster

Get involved in helping scientists discover more about the world, or even start your own project! If you have questions about the communication strategy during the campaign, the Science Booster Team - consisting of Mirko Bischofberger and Luc Henry, two former researchers and communication professionals with a true passion for science - is always there for you.

All necessary information and the conditions of participation are available here. Or simply contact us via science@wemakeit.com.

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