Abstract Characterization of species diversity of zooplankton is key to understanding,
assessing, and predicting the function and future of pelagic ecosystems throughout the …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is organismal DNA that can be detected in the environment and
is derived from cellular material of organisms shed into aquatic or terrestrial environments. It …

DNA metabarcoding is increasingly used for the assessment of aquatic communities, and
numerous studies have investigated the consistency of this technique with traditional …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is emerging as a novel, objective tool for
monitoring marine metazoan biodiversity. Zooplankton biodiversity in the vast open ocean is …

To address the ongoing global biodiversity crisis, conservation approaches must be
underpinned by robust information. Canada is uniquely positioned to contribute to meeting …

In the marine realm, biomonitoring using environmental DNA (eDNA) of benthic
communities requires destructive direct sampling or the setting‐up of settlement structures …

Accurate data characterizing species distribution and abundance are critical for
conservation and management of aquatic resources. Inventory methods, such as gillnet …

Protecting freshwater biodiversity is considered an ultimate challenge but depends on
reliable surveys of species distribution and abundance which eDNA metabarcoding …

The analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) is a powerful tool to increase the efficiency of
species detection and monitoring in aquatic ecosystems. Yet, several points remain to be …

Coral reef fishes perform a range of vital ecosystem functions, and can serve as indicators of
ecological stress and resilience. However, many species are not observed when using …