Publication - Research and analysis

Assessing distribution of Didemnum vexillum in Scotland using environmental DNA

Published: 24 June 2024
From: Director-General Net Zero
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change
ISBN: 9781835210413

This study explores use of environmental DNA (eDNA), DNA shed into water or sediment by organisms inhabiting marine environment, to assess the distribution of Didemnum vexillum in the Firth of Clyde, Loch Creran, and the wider Lynn of Lorn areas.

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The authors would like to thank the site operators and owners for allowing access and sample collection at all sites visited during this study. Thanks also to Eric Dalgarno and Maria Campbell for contributing to field work and sample collection. This work was funded by Scottish Government.

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Email: Iveta.Matejusova@gov.scot

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