Hydrosphere Research
EcoAnalysts, Inc. is a leading ecological field sampling, laboratory, and consulting services provider established in 1995. It has grown to over 70 employees with operations across Idaho, Washington, Missouri, and Florida. The company specializes in ecological assessments in freshwater, estuarine, marine, and terrestrial environments, serving projects across the US, Canada, and internationally. Recently, EcoAnalysts acquired Hydrosphere Research Environmental Services, Inc., expanding its regional ecological and aquatic ecotoxicity testing capabilities. The company's mission emphasizes unbiased data and analysis to support environmentally responsible solutions, with a vision to expand capabilities and regional operations to better serve customers.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Hydrosphere Research
11842 Research Circle, Alachua, FL 32615-6817
Services
Laboratory-based acute and chronic toxicity testing for environmental samples and products using standardized protocols.
Execution of WET bioassays and diagnostic split-sample approaches (e.g., UV-treated vs untreated) to identify test interferences and validate results.
Review of NPDES permit language related to sampling and toxicity testing and consultation on actions needed to maintain compliance.
Receipt of soil samples under USDA permit and application of hydration/aging procedures to prepare soils for sediment-style toxicity assays (survival and growth studies).
Preparation of WAFs from fresh and weathered oils, quantification of entrained oil, and aquatic toxicity testing to characterize oil-related hazards.
Participation in and support for DMR-QA/proficiency studies to demonstrate acceptable analytical and bioassay performance.
Laboratory-based acute and chronic toxicity testing for environmental samples and products using standardized protocols.
Execution of WET bioassays and diagnostic split-sample approaches (e.g., UV-treated vs untreated) to identify test interferences and validate results.
Review of NPDES permit language related to sampling and toxicity testing and consultation on actions needed to maintain compliance.
Receipt of soil samples under USDA permit and application of hydration/aging procedures to prepare soils for sediment-style toxicity assays (survival and growth studies).
Preparation of WAFs from fresh and weathered oils, quantification of entrained oil, and aquatic toxicity testing to characterize oil-related hazards.
Participation in and support for DMR-QA/proficiency studies to demonstrate acceptable analytical and bioassay performance.
Expertise Areas
- Ecotoxicity testing and bioassay execution
- Whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing and troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance and NPDES permit support
- Soil and sediment toxicity assessment
Key Technologies
- Water Accommodated Fraction (WAF) generation
- Chronic aquatic bioassays (7-day, 10-day protocols)
- Whole effluent toxicity (WET) assays
- UV treatment for pathogen mitigation in samples