The new era of environmental DNA
Oceara transforms eDNA into species detection and biodiversity insights—in minutes.
Upload FASTQ files from water samples, run our automated eDNA metabarcoding pipeline, and generate stakeholder-ready biodiversity reports with species identification, interactive ecosystem maps, and plain-language summaries—no bioinformatics expertise required.
Live Ecosystem Scan
Puget Sound · Zone 3
Species
248
+12 new
Read depth
36.2M
Stable
Confidence
High
QC passed
Primer validation completed
Contaminant filter applied
Taxonomy normalized for report
Explainable Species Detection
Every taxonomic assignment includes confidence scores, reference database citations, and export-ready conservation reports.
Trusted by conservation labs, coastal agencies, and ecosystem monitoring teams worldwide.
eDNA Metabarcoding Features
No-Code eDNA Analysis Pipeline
Upload raw DNA sequencing reads, answer a few prompts, and let Oceara configure quality filtering, primer trimming, and taxonomic assignment automatically—no command-line expertise needed.
Interactive Biodiversity Dashboards
Explore species detection results with animated ecosystem maps, prevalence charts, and shareable biodiversity visualizations perfect for conservation reporting.
Explainable Species Identification
Every species detection includes confidence scores, reference database citations, and plain-language summaries—so you can explain results to stakeholders and decision makers.
From water sample to species report
Automated eDNA Metabarcoding in Three Steps
Import & Validate DNA Sequences
Upload FASTQ files from your eDNA water sampling. Oceara automatically validates primers, checks read depth, and flags potential contamination.
Species Detection & Taxonomic Assignment
Our bioinformatics pipeline matches sequences against reference databases, assigns taxonomy, calculates confidence tiers, and generates ecological summaries you can understand instantly.
Biodiversity Reporting
Export stakeholder-ready reports: interactive species dashboards, conservation-ready PDFs, and GIS-compatible map layers—all with a single click.
Built for Conservation Teams Without Bioinformatics Staff
Oceara replaces complex command-line tools like OBITools, QIIME, and custom scripts with an intuitive, guided workspace for eDNA metabarcoding and biodiversity analysis.
Traditional eDNA Pipelines
- Requires command-line and bioinformatics expertise
- Fragmented tools (DADA2, BLAST, custom scripts)
- Difficult to explain results to stakeholders
- No built-in conservation reporting
Oceara No-Code Platform
- Guided, browser-based eDNA analysis
- Integrated QC, taxonomic assignment, and visualization
- Stakeholder-ready biodiversity reports
- Built for invasive species & conservation monitoring
eDNA Applications for Ecosystem Monitoring
Invasive Species Detection
Detect invasive aquatic species early using environmental DNA water sampling. Identify threats like Asian carp, zebra mussels, and invasive fish before populations establish—enabling rapid response and ecosystem protection.
Endangered Species Monitoring
Non-invasive monitoring of rare and endangered species using eDNA. Track elusive amphibians, fish, and aquatic mammals without disturbing habitats—perfect for conservation compliance and recovery programs.
Water Quality Assessment
Assess ecosystem health through biodiversity metrics. Detect harmful algal blooms, monitor indicator species, and generate water quality reports for regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Marine & Freshwater Biodiversity
Comprehensive biodiversity surveys for coastal, estuarine, and freshwater ecosystems. From coral reef fish assemblages to river basin species inventories—understand your ecosystem in one analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions About eDNA Analysis
What is eDNA metabarcoding?
eDNA metabarcoding is a method that uses environmental DNA (genetic material shed by organisms into water, soil, or air) combined with high-throughput DNA sequencing to identify multiple species simultaneously from a single sample. It's a non-invasive approach to biodiversity monitoring that doesn't require capturing or disturbing organisms.
Do I need coding or bioinformatics experience to use Oceara?
No. Oceara is specifically designed for conservation teams, ecologists, and environmental managers without bioinformatics backgrounds. Our no-code platform handles all the complex data processing—primer validation, quality filtering, taxonomic assignment—through a guided, visual interface.
What file formats does Oceara accept?
Oceara accepts FASTQ files from all major DNA sequencing platforms including Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore. Both single-end and paired-end sequencing data are supported, along with multiplexed samples using common eDNA primers like COI, 12S, and 18S.
How accurate is eDNA species detection?
eDNA species detection is highly sensitive—often detecting species at lower population densities than traditional survey methods. Oceara provides confidence scores for each detection based on sequence quality, read depth, and reference database matches, so you can evaluate detection reliability for every species identified.