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Plankton nets

High-performance plankton nets designed for scientific precision in aquatic research.
Plankton studies demand ultra-fine, precisely calibrated nets that can withstand repeated use. Filmar provides high-quality sampling nets designed for collecting microorganisms in both freshwater and saltwater environments — all while meeting the strict requirements of scientific research protocols.
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Standard plankton net manufactured by Filmar

Standard plankton net

Conical Nitex net for sampling phytoplankton and zooplankton, in both fresh water and the sea.
Standard opening diameters 30, 50, 60, 75 and 100 cm (others upon request)
Standard lengths Three per diameter, from 90 cm (30 cm opening) to 500 cm (100 cm opening)
Diameter-to-length ratio 1:3 to 1:5 as standard, up to 1:8 on request
Filter fabric Nitex, mesh sizes from 1 to 750 µm available to choose from (20, 64, 74, 150, 200, 250, 335, 500, and 750 µm usually in stock)
Ring Stainless steel, three attachment points and towing bridle
Catchment basin Diameter 11.5 cm (free small 6 cm pot included), window with the same mesh as the net
Finish Reinforcement band sewn with stainless steel eyelets, translucent white color
Custom-made Non-standard diameters, lengths and meshes manufactured routinely

Price: Starting at 639 $ for the net alone and 709 $ for the ready-to-deploy kit (30 x 90 cm model). Prices in Canadian dollars, taxes and shipping extra.

Bongo and CalVet nets manufactured by Filmar

Bongo and CalVet nets

Double nets for vertical and oblique plankton sampling, allowing two simultaneous collections in the same water column.
Opening diameter 50 or 60 cm per ring as standard (63 cm offered); others upon request
Net length 150 cm (50 cm opening) or 250 to 300 cm (60 cm opening)
Shape Half cylindrical, half conical
Filter fabric Nitex, mesh of choice (e.g., 335 and 500 µm)
Framework Simplified 5/16-inch 316 stainless steel rod double frame, or aluminum double frame with swivel
Depressant 22 kg (49 lb) V-Fin with 1 m galvanized chain
Buckets Two large window buckets of the same mesh
Towing point Just one, with swivel shackle
CalVET large format Two rings of 40, 50, or 60 cm, bags from 200 to 300 cm, spreader bar, cable and ballast
CalVET large format, delivered sample Two 60 cm x 300 cm Nitex 20 µm bags and two 200 µm bags, four sample cups, 30 kg stainless steel ballast
CalVET conception CalCOFI Two 25 cm rings (0.05 m² each), 1.5 m net (0.8 m cylinder and 0.6 m cone), 150 µm mesh
Vertical line Descent and ascent of approximately 1 m/s, without a bridle in front of the opening, with lead weights under the net
Plankton nets manufactured by Filmar

Plankton net

Fine-mesh nets with a rigid frame for manual surface or pond plankton sampling.
Shape Round, square or half-moon
Standard dimensions 18 in. diameter, 24 in. depth
Handle 6 foot aluminum, detachable in 2 sections
Framework Aluminum (steel or wood upon request)
Filet Nitex (ex. 400 µm) or knotless nylon, mesh of your choice
Photo: NOAA Fisheries (public domain)
Pelagic trawl deployed at the surface from a research vessel
Photo: NOAA Fisheries (public domain)

Mini pelagic trawl

Small three-section trawl for sampling shallow-water larvae and juveniles, towed by a small boat.
Standard openings 50 x 50 cm, 100 x 100 cm or 150 x 150 cm
Lengths 400, 600 or 800 cm depending on the opening
Knotless nylon sections 1-1/2 in., 3/4 in. and 1/2 in. (stretched mesh)
Nitex sections 1000, 570 and 335 µm
Opening Top and bottom aluminum bars, float and weight
Edges Nylon cable reinforced
Bucket Large collection bucket included
Detail Mouth reinforced with 1000-denier webbing and canvas, 4-ply stitching
Formats completed 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 6 m and 1.7 m x 1.7 m x 6.8 m
IKMT (Isaacs-Kidd) pelagic trawl manufactured by Filmar

IKMT pelagic trawl (Isaacs-Kidd)

Paravane net for capturing macrozooplankton and micronekton at high towing speeds.
Opening area 1 to 4.5 m²
Opening width 3 or 4.5 m depending on the model
Length 3:1 ratio with the opening
Towing speed Up to 5 knots
Mouth shape Inverted pentagon following the paravane (4 or 5 sided version)
Jaws Bottom: V-shaped metal screen; top: aluminum bar
Filet Durable sail with inserted fine mesh and plankton net tail (Nitex)
Reinforcement Ropes sewn on all edges
Fixed bottom net made by Filmar

Fixed bottom net

Plankton net on a rigid frame, anchored to the river bottom to continuously collect drifting organisms.
Standard opening 25 x 50 cm (height x width)
Thread length 150 cm
Bucket Diameter 6 cm
Framework Stainless steel or aluminum
Fixation Adjustable metal rods inserted into the bottom
Filet Nitex, knit of your choice
Made in Quebec
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
Lifespan of 5 years and more

A well thought-out net, from start to finish

Quality manufacturing

Our plankton nets are manufactured with high-precision, durable, easy-to-clean Nitex mesh.

Tailor-made

Choice of diameters, lengths, mesh size and types of collection containers.

Installation & maintenance

Suitable for use with boats or by hand, our nets can be easily deployed and washed on the job.

Accessories

Discover our range of specialized accessories for plankton nets, designed to optimize the collection and analysis of marine samples.
Buckets
Rings
Flowmeter
Shackles
Bags

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What our customers say

Quality work. I recommend it.

Philippe Roy
Reformar

Great availability, fast delivery!

Sandra Da Cal
CIUSSS St-Michel

Excellent customer service and meticulous work!

Jessica Phaneuf
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks

Excellent service, top-quality product!

Steve Graindlair
Sailombragequebec

Thanks to the whole team for the quality and speed of execution.

Bruno Marin
City of Sherbrooke

Excellent customer service and very fast!

Simon Bernatchez
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks

Quality service and product, I recommend without hesitation!

Gwenaelle Minot-Khol
Arcticonnexion

Excellent, fast and courteous service!

Caroline Dubé
Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks

Super satisfied! Job well done, in detail and exactly what we needed and couldn't find anywhere else!

Geneviève Renart
City of Trois-Pistoles

Excellent service, very good communication and always ready to satisfy the customer. I highly recommend him!

Antoine Neyron
Baie-Saint-Paul Hotel

The right net, without headaches.

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