Table 5 Malfunctioning encountered with the WET filtration system during the eDNA monitoring of Mediterranean monk seal in Autumn 2022 in the Adriatic-Ionian region
From: Citizen science in eDNA monitoring for Mediterranean monk seal conservation
Type of malfunctioning | Number of failures over total number | Percentage of malfunctioning | Reason(s) of malfunctioning |
|---|---|---|---|
Loss of water | 10/171 | 5.8% | Gasket defects, incorrect position of the bottom cup |
Filter breakage | 2/171 | 1.2% | Excessive pressure |
WET cap breakage | 3/171 | 1.8% | Excessive pressure |
Manual pump breakage | 1/19 | 5.0% | Poor quality pumps, excessive usage |