Foldscopes

Discovering the Microscopic Marine World – Changing Perspectives

Foldscopes are innovative, low-cost microscopes made of water-resistant paper with magnification of 140x. They are being used by kids, citizen scientists, and researchers. Be inspired by their discoveries on the Microcosmos community website.

Discover the microscopic marine world with Foldscopes! At Big Blue Network we too are working with local communities to explore their coastal ecosystems. Here are our Leader’s Guides to help you get started:

Foldscope Leader’s Guide Algae
Foldscope Leader’s Guide Seaweed
Seagrass Student Handout

Check out these posts from other marine and conservation specialists from the Microcosmos community:

Zooplankton for Fishermen
Fish scales
Microplastics
Brine shrimp

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