New DNA-method tracks fish and whales in seawater

Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 11:02 in Biology & Nature

Future monitoring of marine biodiversity and resources may use DNA traces in seawater samples to keep track of fish and whales in the oceans. A half liter of seawater can contain evidence of local fish and whale faunas and combat traditional fishing methods.

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