Solid phase environmental sampler

An apparatus for extracting an analyte from a fluid environment comprising:

• a solid phase sorbent for extracting an analyte from a fluid contacting the solid phase;
• and
• a substantially rigid hollow housing for retaining the solid phase;
• wherein the housing comprises one or more openings that are of a size to enable fluid from the fluid environment to enter and contact the solid phase sorbent, but not to enable the solid phase sorbent to exit the housing.