Tag: eDNA

  • Environmental DNA Detection: New Method for Monitoring Manatees

    Environmental DNA Detection: New Method for Monitoring Manatees

    Researchers use new wildlife sampling technique to identify site occupancy of Manatees in a more accurate, less intrusive, cheaper manner. Listed by the IUCN as a vulnerable species, the West Indian Manatee is a prime candidate for conservation efforts[1]. However, designating protected areas for manatees can be difficult if you don’t know where they are.…