NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Jody Oliver

NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Jody Oliver

Thursday 26 September 2024, 10.30am (SAST)

Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room

 Zoom Registration link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdemprD4tE93bpIWY4JCVShNZLplaCxoK

Passcode: 185590

By Jody Oliver

AGRP Laboratory Technician & PhD Candidate, NRF-SAIAB

Beyond the Surface: Using cutting-edge technology for marine exploration

South Africa, renowned for its vibrant biodiversity, faces an urgent need for enhanced marine biomonitoring. Using cutting-edge techniques, such as environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis from seawater and natural eDNA samplers such as marine sponges, presents a promising solution. As part of a multi-disciplinary Deep Connections project, Jody will showcase some of the interesting work conducted in the waters of the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area and World Heritage Site. She will demonstrate how eDNA metabarcoding is an invaluable tool for the detection and monitoring of fishes in this vital marine ecosystem.

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