3D Phytoplankton

Interactive Graphics and 3D Models

Harmful algal blooms can be used to illustrate important concepts in biology, ecology, marine science, data analysis, and more. See below for materials that educators can incorporate into curriculum including interactive online resources as well as 3D model files of phytoplankton.

Data and Resources

Field Value
accessRights <p>These models were created by&nbsp;<a href="https://art-dessein.fr/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Céline Lyaudet</a>&nbsp;with support from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.whoi.edu/site/whcohh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health (WHCOHH)</a> or <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Dr. Jeffery Krause for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.disl.edu/news/2017/3d-phytoplankton-models-add-extra-dimension-to-education-and-outreach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">DISL</a></p><p><br></p>
creationMethod <p>Custom 3D models based on high resolution microscopy scans of planktonic microalgae.</p>
creatorName Céline Lyaudet & Dr. Jefferey Krause
creatorWebsite https://art-dessein.fr/en/
dataAuthType public
dataType STL 3D model files
datasetPageUrl https://hab.whoi.edu/regions-resources/interactive-graphics-3d-models/
docsURL https://hab.whoi.edu/regions-resources/interactive-graphics-3d-models/
issueDate 2026-04-09
lang en
lastUpdateDate 2026-04-09
license cc-by
ndp_creator_md5 2d9c502376ac711f67542e7b743d5cf4
pocEmail jessica.kendallbar@gmail.com
pocName Jessica Kendall-Bar
publisherEmail Harmful-Algae@whoi.edu
publisherName WHOI
publisherWebsite https://hab.whoi.edu/regions-resources/interactive-graphics-3d-models/
purpose <p>Visualization of 3D phytoplankton for education or research purposes.</p>
status submitted
theme ["3D Model","Marine","Phytoplankton"]
uploadType dataset
Groups
  • NSF
  • United States
Tags
  • NSF
  • United States
  • cyanobacteria
  • diatom
  • dinoflagellate
  • phytoplankton
  • pseudo-nitzschia
isopen False
metadata_created 2026-10-30T17:35:19.372283
metadata_modified 2026-10-30T17:35:19.372288
notes <h1>Interactive Graphics and 3D Models</h1><p>Harmful algal blooms can be used to illustrate important concepts in biology, ecology, marine science, data analysis, and more. See below for materials that educators can incorporate into curriculum including interactive online resources as well as 3D model files of phytoplankton.</p>
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title 3D Phytoplankton