Bigelow Center for Aquatic Cytometry (IMAGE) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Caption The flow cytometer from Bigelow Laboratory’s Center for Aquatic Cytometry, run by Senior Research Scientist Nicole Poulton, can be used to separate out and measure smaller microplastic particles. Credit Greta Rybus Usage Restrictions Fair use. Credit creator. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.