Detect aquatic species.
From water.
In the field.
AcquaDecode analyses environmental DNA directly from water samples — detecting and identifying aquatic species without complex lab workflows.
What is AquaDecode
Portable eDNA analysis — species detection directly from water.
Organisms shed genetic material into their environment — skin cells, mucus, waste. AcquaDecode captures and identifies this environmental DNA directly from a water sample, without the need to capture or observe the species.
No lab. No net. No disruption to the ecosystem.
Supported applications
- Aquatic biodiversity monitoring
- Invasive species detection
- Water quality assessment
- Environmental impact studies
- Border biosecurity (aquatic)
Water-based sampling
No capture needed just a water sample collected from the field.
eDNA detection
Detects trace DNA shed by organisms invisible to the naked eye.
Fully portable
Deployable on riverbanks, lakesides and coastal areas no infrastructure.
Results in hours
Same-day results directly in the field. No shipping, no waiting.
Invasive species alert
Early detection before visual observation when intervention is still possible.
Non-expert use
No molecular biology background required. Under one day of training.
How it works
From sample to species — in 4 steps.
A fully portable, integrated workflow. Designed for non-experts working in challenging environments.
Collect
Collect a water sample on site using the AcquaDecode sampling kit. Filter the eDNA on site.
Extract
eDNA extracted from the filtered water sample using the portable extraction module.
Amplify & Sequence
Portable PCR amplification followed by real-time nanopore sequencing in the field.
Identify
Automated species identification matched against the aquatic reference database.
Who is it for
AcquaDecode for your field.
Your challenges
Invasive methods
Traditional aquatic surveys require species capture — costly, disruptive, and limited to what can be seen or caught.
Delayed results
Lab-based eDNA analysis involves sample shipping and 7–14 days before results — too slow for real-time field decisions.
Late detection
Invasive species are often detected visually only once populations are established — when intervention is already costly.
How FloraDecode helps
AcquaDecode detects species from a water sample — no capture, no disturbance. Early-warning detection before populations become visible. Same-day results that redirect your survey in real time.
FloraDecode vs your current workflow
Traditional aquatic survey
- ✗Species capture required
- ✗Ship samples to laboratory
- ✗7 to 14 days for results
- ✗Ecosystem disturbance
- ✗Specialist required on site
AcquaDecode — Research
- ✓Water sample only — no capture
- ✓Analyse on site, same day
- ✓Results in hours
- ✓Fully non-invasive
- ✓Non-expert protocol
Pricing — Researchers & Conservation
Kit — Research & Conservation
On request
transparent pricing provided
Volume discounts · Institutional pricing · Pilot programme rates available
Request a quote →Service Support
On request
per session
On-site training · Protocol development · Field assistance
Your challenges
Slow pathogen diagnostics
Plant disease identification depends on laboratory analysis — results take days while crops remain at risk.
Species verification
Verifying the identity of plant-derived products or incoming material requires expertise rarely available on site.
Decision delays
Waiting for lab results means delayed crop protection decisions — affecting compliance and operational efficiency.
How FloraDecode helps
FloraDecode enables rapid on-site diagnostics — from suspected plant disease to confirmed species identification in hours, directly at the point of need. No specialist required.
FloraDecode vs your current workflow
Traditional agricultural workflow
- ✗Send sample to diagnostic lab
- ✗Wait 5 to 10 days for results
- ✗High cost per analysis
- ✗Crop damage continues during wait
- ✗Requires trained agronomist or biologist
FloraDecode — Agriculture
- ✓On-site analysis at point of need
- ✓Results in under 4 hours
- ✓Y CHF per sample
- ✓Immediate crop protection decisions
- ✓Operable by non-specialists
Pricing — Agriculture & Agronomy
Kit — Agriculture & Agronomy
Y CHF
per sample
Pricing tailored for agricultural organisations · Volume discounts available
Request a quote →Service Support
On request
per session
Kit installation · Field training · Custom protocol development
Your challenges
Border biosecurity
Aquatic invasive species can enter via ballast water or aquaculture transfers. Detection requires rapid, field-deployable tools.
Compliance timelines
Regulatory decisions cannot wait 14 days for lab results. Shipments must be cleared or held on the day of inspection.
Complex documentation
Traditional methods require chain of custody, sample shipping and compliance documentation that slow the inspection workflow.
How FloraDecode helps
AcquaDecode brings aquatic species detection to the inspection point — water sample analysis in hours, with automated result documentation for compliance.
FloraDecode vs traditional border inspection
Traditional aquatic inspection
- ✗Send sample to authorised lab
- ✗Results in 7 to 14 days
- ✗Shipments held under uncertainty
- ✗Complex chain of custody
- ✗Specialist taxonomist required
AcquaDecode — Phytosanitary
- ✓On-site analysis at inspection point
- ✓Results in hours
- ✓Same-day compliance decision
- ✓Automated result documentation
- ✓No specialist required on site
Pricing — Phytosanitary & Environmental regulators
Kit — Phytosanitary & Regulators
On request
transparent pricing provided
Institutional pricing · Volume packages for inspection services · Compliance documentation support included
Request a quote →Service Support
On request
per session
On-site installation · Staff training · Compliance support
Become a pilot partner.
AcquaDecode is looking for research institutions, environmental agencies and conservation organisations to co-develop field pilot programmes.
What we offer: field kit · technical support · co-publication opportunities
CASE STUDIES
Monitoring Urban Waterways with AcquaDecode — A Pilot in the Greater Geneva Area
Monitoring Urban Waterways with AcquaDecode — A Pilot in the Greater Geneva Area A cantonal environmental agency used AcquaDecode to conduct a real-time biodiversity assessment of three urban waterways in the Greater Geneva area. The results challenged several...
Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment in Alpine Lakes — A Season with AcquaDecode
Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment in Alpine Lakes — A Season with AcquaDecode Three lakes. Twelve sampling sessions. Zero species capture required. A conservation team in the Swiss Alps used AcquaDecode to conduct a comprehensive aquatic biodiversity survey entirely...
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FAQ
What organisms can AcquaDecode detect from water?
AcquaDecode can detect fish, amphibians, macroinvertebrates, aquatic plants and microorganisms — any organism that sheds DNA into the water column.
How much water is needed per sample?
Typically one to two litres of water per sample station, collected using the included filtration kit. The exact volume depends on water turbidity and target species
Does eDNA detection work in turbid or polluted water?
Yes. AcquaDecode has been tested in a range of water conditions, including turbid rivers and impacted water bodies. Sample volume and filtration parameters may be adjusted accordingly
How does AcquaDecode differ from FloraDecode?
FloraDecode identifies plant species from tissue samples collected in the field. AcquaDecode detects aquatic species from water samples using environmental DNA — no organism capture is required.
Is AcquaDecode suitable for marine environments?
AcquaDecode is currently optimised for freshwater environments. Marine deployment protocols are under development as part of our ongoing pilot programme.
