An optimized eDNA protocol for fish tracking in estuarine environments

Abstract Environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionizing how we investigate biodiversity in aquatic and terrestrial environments. It is increasingly used for detecting rare and invasive species, assessing biodiversity loss and monitoring fish communities, as it is considered a cost-effective and noninva...

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Main Authors: Fouad El Baidouri, Alison W. Watts, Jeffrey T. Miller, Muriel Kelly, Joseph L. Sevigny, Heather Gilbert, W. Kelley Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85176-y