Progressions accomplished in the field of molecular biology amid the most recent decade
has changed the way in which we contemplate biodiversity on earth. Together with the …

Freshwater ecosystems constitute only a small fraction of the planet's water resources, yet
support much of its diversity, with freshwater fish accounting for more species than birds …

The mahseer fishes (Tor spp.) represent an iconic genus of large-bodied species of the
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …

Potamodromous fish are considered important indicators of habitat connectivity in freshwater
ecosystems, but they are globally threatened by anthropogenic impacts. Hence, non …

Abstract Although the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) does not refer explicitly
to alien species (AS), it is clear that invasive AS (IAS) are considered a pressure on WFD …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is increasingly being used in aquatic environments for
monitoring species, particularly those that are of conservation concern and/or are difficult to …

Over the last decade, the study of shark biology has benefited from the development,
refinement, and rapid expansion of novel techniques and advances in technology. These …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) detection of non-native species has considerable potential to
inform management decisions, including identifying the need for population control and/or …

The early detection of invasive non‐native species (INNS) is important for informing
management actions. Established monitoring methods require the collection or observation …

The detection of threatened species, specially where they have been depleted, is key to their
conservation but poses severe logistical challenges precisely because of their very low …