[Image: Fig 1 from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/edn3.70100. Infographic of workflows and outcomes of FAIR eDNA practices.] Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a cutting-edge scientific technique that involves collecting and analysing genetic material shed by organisms into their surrounding environment such as water and soil. While millions of DNA sequences are typically generated and assigned to taxa in each […]
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[Image: Water sampling for eDNA in the proposed Northern Shelf Bioregion MPA Network in the traditional territories of the Gitga’at, Haisla, Gitxaała, and Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nations on the north-central coast of British Columbia, Canada. Panel A shows the CCGS Vector, Panel B shows the SBE 55 ECO mini-rosette water sampler, and Panel C shows the gravity-fed
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With its power to increase coastal survey coverage, environmental DNA (eDNA) is increasingly employed to monitor ecosystems and support decision-making. Currently, there is no guidance on Optimal Timing for eDNA studies and monitoring programs for most species. Consequently, projects may fail to detect species of interest or spend more time and resources than needed. A
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The PacMAN project will increase the technical and scientific capacity in marine invasive species early warning and early detection using the latest technologies in genomics and metabarcoding (eDNA). It will also directly support the implementation of national and international policies with the aim to reduce and prevent the introduction of new invasive species into the
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[Image: Abrolhos Islands | Credit: Giacomo d’Orlando & Minderoo] Genomics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are technologies that have the potential to transform ocean conservation. Minderoo Foundation’s OceanOmics program is advancing these technologies to improve knowledge gained through marine monitoring, to inform how we combat threats to ocean health. Our goal is to use eDNA
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Australia’s National Biodiversity DNA Library (NBDL) will use cutting edge technology to create DNA reference sequences for Australia’s species from expertly identified specimens held in Australian natural history collections, and make these freely available via an online portal. The first priority area for this initiative is to generate whole mitochondrial genomes for all named species
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[Top Image: Port of Bandim in the early morning, with arrival of local fishermen (Bissau, Guine-Bissau)] This initiative aims to establish an Atlantic network for marine fish monitoring using DNA-based approaches. Once fully established, this network will provide broad-scale data to support scientific advise on sustainable management and conservation of fisheries resources and fish biodiversity
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Marine microbiomes are at the heart of the living ocean, driving its biogeochemical cycles, forming the basis of its food webs and performing essential and some yet unknown functions in climate regulation. The oceans are a largely untapped resource for biodiscovery and the bioeconomy, with a high potential for the development of new products and
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The Scripps Ecological Observatory (SEO) establishes a modern observational program, building on over a century of environmental observations at the Scripps Pier. SEO will consolidate and improve ongoing measurements, while applying new and emerging technologies to understand ecological change at an unprecedented level of detail. These technologies include; SEO’s goal is to develop a sustained
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Pacific eDNA Coastal Observatory (PECO) will develop efficient tools, platforms and networks to enable the use of environmental DNA for broad-scale biogeographic assessment, build capacity to track biodiversity changes in time, and connect users with updatable predictive tools on biodiversity changes throughout the Ocean Decade. PECO is a growing network that spans a latitudinal cross-section
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