Embedded Indicator Dye Monitoring System and Method For An Aquatic Environment

摘要

An aquatic environment monitoring system that includes chemical indicators that are dyes immobilized in an immobilizing medium, such as a hydrogel, and supported on a holder such that an optical reader may be used to illuminate the indicator dyes. The chemical indicator dyes include chemical indicator dyes that are sensitive for detecting calcium, magnesium, and carbon dioxide present in the aquatic environment.