Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 2 pm PST for a virtual briefing on eDNA, a next-generation technology for ocean management.
Environmental DNA enables scientists to detect species presence by analyzing trace genetic material collected from the environment. By complementing traditional surveys, eDNA expands the scale and efficiency of management efforts while improving the quality and scope of data collected. This briefing is an opportunity to learn from scientific experts about the science behind environmental DNA, its current applications in California, and its potential to enhance California’s ocean and coastal management.
Join us for a Q&A with expert panelists:
Dr. Zachary Gold, Ocean Molecular Ecology (OME) Lab Group Lead, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Dr. Susie Theroux, Principal Scientist, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Dr. Ryan Kelly, Professor, University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs
Dr. Kevan Yamahara, Senior Research Specialist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Dr. Susie Theroux, Principal Scientist, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
Dr. Ryan Kelly, Professor, University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs
Dr. Kevan Yamahara, Senior Research Specialist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Moderated by:
Dr. Melinda Baerwald, Environmental Program Manager, California Department of Water Resources
