Sample collection and preparation:
Seawater was filtrated using Sylphium pods with 0.45µm filters. Using a syringe, water was removed and filters dried.
To lyse cells and preserve DNA, 3mL of Tris-EDTA-SDS Buffer was added to each Sylphium pod. Sylphium pods were freezed quickly after.
Prepare Buffer B5 and Proteinase K.
Put all equipment (micropipettes, disposable tips, microtubes, columns, ethanol, B3, BW and B5) in UV cabinet and
light UV for 20 mins.
Set incubator to 70°C and heat Buffer BE to 70 °C.