Resources

Some documents and ideas to help with your plankton research.

Click on the links below to download the attached documents.

Full list of taxa found in plankton samples from the Norfolk Coast, UK

This is the most up-to-date list of taxa that have been observed in nearshore plankton samples from the Norfolk Coast in the UK. Sample sites include the River Great Ouse (estuary) at King's Lynn, Wells-next-the-Sea Quay, Stiffkey saltmarsh, West Runton beach, Cromer Pier, and Gorleston-on-Sea Pier.

Plankton Explorers identification sheet

A great starter ID resource for those new to plankton who want to have a general idea of what they're looking at under the microscope.

Recommended literature for general plankton identification around the UK.

These are my go-to books and PDFs for the identification of general plankton taxa in Norfolk samples.