eDNA Barcoding: Using Next-Generation Sequencing of Environmental DNA for Detection and Identification of Cetacean Species
Abstract
We are developing next-generation sequencing and digital (d)PCR methodology for detection and species identification of cetaceans using environmental (e)DNA collected from seawater. Referred to here as (e)DNA barcoding, this new methodology can be used to [a] detect and identify the presence of (non-vocal) cetaceans in the field and [b] identify the species of unknown cetacean vocalizations to improve the accuracy of ongoing U.S. Navy passive acoustic monitoring efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1013945
Entities
People
- Scott Baker