Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/05/ocean-genome-atlas-project-scientists-plankton-dna-secrets-human-biology-sailing-boats

"they are unlocking #plankton’s secrets onboard #SailingBoats rather than engine-powered vessels – and they are not alone in this endeavour... Working from a sailboat is 50 times cheaper... it is important to analyse and observe these microscopic organisms interacting with each other and the world around them. That cannot happen in a lab back on land because the organisms are too fragile."