Preserving aquatic genetic resources is essential for sustainable aquaculture, selective breeding, and marine biodiversity research. Compared with terrestrial species, the cryopreservation of marine organisms often presents unique technical challenges, requiring highly stable ultra-low temperature environments throughout the entire storage process.
To support these demanding applications, Genepoint has partnered with the Liaoning Ocean and Fisheries Science Research Institute (LOFSRI) to develop an automated cryogenic storage platform for aquatic germplasm resources.
Researchers performing health assessments on scallops at the LOFSRI
Founded in 1950, LOFSRI is one of China's leading marine research institutes dedicated to fisheries science, aquatic breeding, and germplasm resource conservation. The institute has established comprehensive research platforms covering aquatic breeding, genetic resource preservation, and molecular breeding technologies.
As part of its ongoing research initiatives, LOFSRI has developed a comprehensive aquatic germplasm resource platform that includes one of the country's largest collections of cryopreserved marine fish and shellfish genetic materials.
Marine invertebrate sperm, eggs, embryos, and larvae all require carefully controlled cryopreservation conditions. Even minor temperature fluctuations during storage or sample handling may affect long-term viability and research outcomes.
To address these challenges, LOFSRI adopted Genepoint's Automated Sample Cryogenic Storage Solution, which maintains a stable –150°C environment throughout the complete workflow—from sample storage and automated retrieval to sample access.
Automated cryogenic storage platform at the LOFSRI
The platform combines:
Automated sample storage
Intelligent sample management
Precise sample tracking
Uniform ultra-low temperature protection throughout the handling process
Together, these capabilities improve storage accuracy, operational efficiency, and sample integrity while reducing manual intervention.
The automated platform provides researchers with reliable long-term preservation of valuable germplasm resources while supporting breeding programs and genetic research with standardized sample management.
By integrating automation with cryogenic storage technologies, researchers can focus more on scientific discovery while minimizing the risks associated with manual sample handling.
As research into aquatic genetics and sustainable aquaculture continues to expand, reliable cryogenic storage infrastructure becomes increasingly important for preserving valuable biological resources.
Genepoint remains committed to delivering intelligent, automated biospecimen storage solutions that help research institutions improve sample security, operational efficiency, and long-term resource management across a wide range of life science applications.
