Scientists have identified a promising new way to monitor dolphin populations, and it starts with a simple seawater sample.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The collection of DNA samples with the assistance of drones and robots was a recurring theme at the semifinals of a $10 million competition to ...

Somewhere between 1,750 and 4,540 metres below the surface off Ningaloo Reef, a giant squid left behind a trace of itself: a ...

Researchers tested a new self-preserving filter housing system that automatically preserves eDNA from water samples, while reducing the risk of DNA contamination and plastic waste. Scientists who use ...

Environmental DNA sampling (eDNA) in Pacific and Atlantic coastal waters has revealed an unseen "species richness" — detecting twice as many fish species as a traditional net survey, according to a ...

Youth aged 7 to 11 years old from the school in Ota-Porto nearby the World Heritage area collected eDNA samples and discussed their experiences with teachers. During the sampling campaign, local ...

Water samples were collected from 5 locations across Ningaloo Coast World Heritage area. The sampling was conducted by Baiyungu Rangers together with members of the Department of Biodiversity, ...