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The importance of Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) introductions as a potential pressure on aquatic ecosystems is now recognized through established international organizations. Its monitoring is of importance to safeguard these ecosystems. Molecular methods, such as eDNA, are increasingly highlighted as promising tools for assessing biodiversity and enhancing environmental management, thus contributing to the monitoring of aquatic ecosystems and detecting NIS. Furthermore, there have been studies for detecting pathogens in aquatic environments (https://lnkd.in/gsT84gJ6), thus contributing to biosecurity monitoring under different conditions. But, molecular methods are not a miracle by themselves; interdisciplinarity and communication are needed for aquatic biosecurity to be successful. Cooperation and collaboration between experts are needed. Do you have any experience collaborating between different scientific fields? Leave your comment! 👇 #eDNA #DNA #Genetics #Biodiversity #Biosecurity #Water #Sea #Science #Collaboration #Cooperation #Communication

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There are different efforts concerning combining eDNA application and remote sensing for biodiversity monitoring. Give it a read: 🔵 Arthropods mapping (https://lnkd.in/emSdGNKT) 🔵 Biodiversity monitoring project (https://lnkd.in/eFVg_PWr) 🔵 Mapping fish distribution in a river (https://lnkd.in/eUvutUkx) 🔵 Spatial distribution of aquatic insects in a river (https://lnkd.in/eBRYDPXy) Do you have more experience in this matter? Leave your comment👇 #eDNA #Satellite #SIG #RemoteSensing #Biodiversity #Monitoring

Interdisciplinary approaches to address biodiversity monitoring are necessary. For example, #eDNA provides the availability to collect data of many species at once, while remote sensing allows to have spatioemporal data. Coupling both can create a data product that works as an exhaustive community inventory over time and space. This data can be crucial to better understand the human impact in ecosystems or to better predict the distribution of a certain species. Information is crucial for biodiversity protection under climate change and human impacts. #eDNA #RemoteSensing #SIG #Biodiversity #Nature #ClimateChange

"eDNA is a promising method but one should be aware of its weaknesses before adopting it as a tool for surveying endangered or invasive aquatic species" Source: https://bit.ly/4ibyrQi What are the weknesses you have came across with eDNA application? Leave your comment 👇 #eDNA #InvasiveSpecies #Biodiversity #Science

As seafood demand grows, so does the need for transparency and sustainability in global supply chains. Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing traceability, ensuring seafood is legal, safe, and responsibly sourced. These include: ✅ Blockchain for secure, tamper-proof data handling ✅ eDNA/eRNA (eNA) sampling to verify species & monitor microbiota ✅ DNA metabarcoding for species authentication ✅ Artificial intelligence & mobile apps for real-time tracking & decision-making Effective traceability prevents illegal fishing, protects endangered species, and enhances regulatory compliance. With increasing accountability shifting from fishers to importers and the entire value chain, technology + policy must work together to drive real change. By the end of this decade, these innovations could reshape seafood sustainability. The challenge? Ensuring coherent, enforceable policies at local, national, and international levels. Source: https://lnkd.in/ex2C5Hqa Do you know about other technologies that can shape the future of seafood? #Seafood #Sustainability #Traceability #eDNA #AI #Blockchain #Fisheries #Management #Conservation

🎣🔍When will eDNA detection be considered as reliable as physically capturing a fish? Research shows that confidence in eDNA results depends on: ✅ The strength & pattern of the eDNA signal ✅ Robust assay & experimental design ✅ Strict quality control measures ✅ Thorough data analysis ✅ Validation with traditional fish capture methods While skepticism remains, every new fisheries tool—from electroshocking to sonar—faced scrutiny before becoming standard. As eDNA science advances, it has the potential to revolutionize fisheries management, conservation, and policy decisions. Could a rigorous eDNA program provide enough evidence to confirm fish presence—without a fish in hand? Source: https://lnkd.in/ebtrhrq3 Leave your comment below! 👇 #eDNA #Fisheries #Management #Conservation #Science #Ecology #Innovation #Tech

eDNA & Fisheries Management: A Double-Edged Sword? 🎣🔬 The power of eDNA in detecting rare and endangered fish is transforming conservation science. However, unexpected detections can have major implications—leading to blocked developments, stricter water use regulations, and even fishery closures. While eDNA provides a non-invasive way to monitor species, its results are not always readily accepted. Skepticism over false positives often fuels debates, with critics questioning: 🔹 The rigor of sampling methods 🧪 🔹 The accuracy of results 📊 🔹 The intentions of scientists & institutions 🤔 Without a physical fish in hand, how do we build trust in eDNA for decision-making? Ensuring transparency, refining detection methods, and improving communication with stakeholders is key. What are your thoughts on balancing eDNA innovation with policy and conservation challenges? Let’s discuss it! 👇 Source: https://lnkd.in/ebtrhrq3 #eDNA #Fisheries #Management #Conservation #Science #Biodiversity #Monitoring #Policy

Have you heard about passive eDNA collection? This study presents an alternative eDNA collection approach that does not require active filtration by submerging secured membranes in the water column. The study hypothesized that both positively charged nylon and non-charged cellulose ester membranes can collect eDNA when placed in the water column through electrostatic attraction or entrapment, respectively. Passive eDNA collection was used to characterize the fish diversity at both a temperate and tropical marine site, and compared results to those achieved through active filtration. As a result, it was suggested that this inexpensive and more scalable method of eDNA sampling can increase biological replication in the field, permitting new types of ecological questions to be addressed. Read the complete study: https://lnkd.in/eCiXz3Mt #eDNA #Biodiversity #Monitoring #Innovation #Tech #Science

Traditional DNA-based methods have long been the gold standard for identification of seafood species. However, these approaches often require physical samples, making them costly, labor-intensive, and sometimes impractical—especially when working with rare or live specimens. eDNA can be a groundbreaking approach that allows for non-invasive species identification by analyzing DNA traces left behind in water, soil, or air. When combined with high-throughput sequencing, eDNA metabarcoding can simultaneously detect multiple species, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for biodiversity monitoring and seafood authentication. 💡 Why eDNA? ✅ Non-invasive & efficient sampling ✅ Enables large-scale species identification ✅ Reduces costs & labor compared to traditional DNA methods ✅ Enhances seafood traceability & conservation efforts This technology is transforming how we study marine biodiversity and combat seafood fraud. Source: https://lnkd.in/e-mhgnH7 What do you think about this? Leave your comment 👇 #eDNA #Seafood #Biodiversity #Conservation #Tech #Innovation