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Protecting the Oceans

5 Live Science Podcast

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Environmental DNA: A Trail of Genetic Clues

This chapter discusses the concept of environmental DNA (EDNA), explaining how organisms leave traces of DNA in their environment. It explores DNA barcoding and the creation of reference libraries for species identification. The chapter also explores different methods for sampling the ocean and highlights the advantages of using eDNA for marine monitoring.

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