Comparing methods: 🔹 PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring): most species detected, cost-effective over time 🔹 eDNA: fastest & detects invertebrates, costs scale with repeated sampling 🔹 Traditional surveys: reliable, most time-intensive 🔍 tinyurl.com/ypy85h7d #biodiversity #science #monitoring

🔵 #eDNA is crucial for the early detection of invasive species but databases must be interconnected to be effective. 🇪🇺 @ednaquaplan.bsky.social – a @horizoneu.bsky.social project led by EMBRC – is working towards building a harmonised eDNA aquatic digital ecosystem www.embrc.eu/project/edna...

eDNA: data matters as much as discovery. #eDNAquaPlan is developing a plan for a FAIR, interoperable, and trusted digital ecosystem so eDNA data can be shared, compared & reused across research, monitoring & policy. ednaquaplan.com #FAIRdata #Biodiversity #Genomics #Science

🧬In the Yangtze River Basin, an #eDNA-based integrity index reveals: • Clear upstream → downstream ecological decline • Strong seasonal shifts • Biodiversity as a key mediator of ecosystem health 👉 tinyurl.com/kvk8kxcp #Conservation #Ecology #Biodiversity

From policy to fieldwork, eDNA is only as strong as the systems that support it. #eDNAquaPlan brings together scientists, data stewards, archives, infrastructures & communities to co-design the next generation of eDNA data practices. ednaquaplan.com #Science #Collaboration #Digital

🌍🧬New research shows that shotgun long-read #eDNA sequencing can detect biodiversity from viruses to mammals—all from the same water sample. ✅ Quantifies biodiversity & pathogens ✅ Fast, scalable & citizen-science friendly Source: tinyurl.com/yc5dcvvs #Biodiversity

Most #eDNA data exists — but often, it’s fragmented, hard to interpret, or locked away. We’re mapping the landscape and building a plan for: ✔️ Better reference libraries ✔️ Standardised workflows ✔️ Meaningful data reuse across Europe Visit: ednaquaplan.com #eDNAquaPlan #Data #Biodiversity

#eDNA needs accuracy. Advances highlighted: • Occupancy models to account for detection uncertainty • Process-based models for ecological realism • Combining eDNA with traditional surveys & citizen science 👉 tinyurl.com/zf4sdedt #Genetics #Biodiversity #Data

#eDNA is transforming biodiversity monitoring & accuracy matters. New research shows that reducing false positives & negatives requires not just better lab practices, but smarter data models. 👉 tinyurl.com/zf4sdedt What is your experience? Leave a comment! #Genetics #Biodiversity #Data #Science

🧬#eDNA reveals the hidden past — from ancient Greenland forests to the last woolly mammoths! By analysing DNA in sediments, ice & water, scientists uncover 50,000 years of biodiversity change. 🌿🐘 tinyurl.com/3uytdcej #Genomics #Biodiversity #Science

🌊 #eDNA is revolutionising aquatic monitoring — fast, non-invasive & cost-effective. To fully unlock its power, we need standardisation, better PCR protocols & innovative tools like NGS & AI-assisted detection. 💧 tinyurl.com/2b59ytfz #Biodiversity #Genomics

🌊AI, #eDNA metabarcoding, and high-resolution underwater optical imaging monitoring systems are promising pillars for the next generation of noninvasive biomonitoring and associated applications. Read more: tinyurl.com/mte3z4wt #AI #Innovation #Tech #Genetics

🧬New research highlights 4 innovation “bases” driving progress: 🔹 Foundation – #eDNA ecology 🔹 Application – new habitats & taxa 🔹 Calibration – validation & QA 🔹 Interpretation – deeper insights Learn more → tinyurl.com/49wfuv5n #Genetics #Biodiversity

@sednasociety.bsky.social (and Women in #Ocean #Science) are hosting a #webinar highlighting great work that our #marine #eDNA #community is doing! Be sure to tune in for some valuable #insights on new #results in the #eDNA field. @ednaquaplan.bsky.social @csiropublishing.bsky.social @utas.edu.au

Reference Library page is live! Your go-to hub for reference libraries on aquatic #eDNA. 📖 Explore here 👉 ednaquaplan.com/reference-li... #eDNA #Biodiversity #OpenScience #ReferenceLibraries #Data #Genetics #Biodiversity #Ecology

#eDNA reveals the hidden biodiversity in our waters, offering a powerful tool to understand and protect aquatic ecosystems. Discover how #eDNAquaPlan is shaping a vision for a FAIR and connected data future: 🌐 ednaquaplan.com #Biodiversity #Genomics #FAIRdata

#eDNAquaPlan joins today the Living Data 2025 Conference with a talk on its proposal for a new digital ecosystem on reference libraries. 21 October 2025 11:15 AM (Bogotá, Colombia time) Find out more about this event: tinyurl.com/4fnmhpes @boulangerem.bsky.social #Biodiversity

#eDNAquaPlan is shaping a vision for a FAIR, interconnected digital ecosystem for aquatic #eDNA — enhancing data accessibility, interoperability, and long-term usability. 🔗 ednaquaplan.com #OpenScience #FAIRdata #Biodiversity #eDNA #DigitalEcosystem

#eDNA analysis has come a long way. Once used to study extinct species, it’s now a powerful tool for monitoring biodiversity & guiding conservation. 🌿 Discover the latest innovations in eDNA for conservation: tinyurl.com/y9jbj5yp #Conservation #Biodiversity #Genomics

#eDNA in monitoring is an innovative advance in environmental science. Is the diversity of #protocols optimal? Are the best always being utilized? Or is the chance for novel application hampering our ability to explore larger trends across studies? 👉 tinyurl.com/yxdpmbk2

Do you want to get involved in eDNAqua-Plan future workshops? Register at: ednaquaplan.com/get-involved/ Join us! #eDNAquaPlan #Data #Digital #Policy #Genomics #Biodivrsity

🌍🧬 eDNA monitoring offers a non-invasive, cost-effective & holistic way to assess population, agricultural & ecosystem health. Learn more about eDNA surveillance in Canada → ednasurveillance.ca #eDNA #Biodiversity #Health #Canada #Genomics

#eDNAquaPlan will be at the Living Data Conference with a poster and a talk: 21 October 2025 11:15 AM (Bogotá, Colombia time) Find out more about this event: tinyurl.com/4fnmhpes #Biodiversity @boulangerem.bsky.social

DNA in sediments tells a longer story! New research shows sedimentary #eDNA can persist up to 132 days & be up to 1800x more concentrated than in water. What do you think about this? tinyurl.com/mtr947tn #Genomics #Biodiversity #Conservation

📚 Explore the #eDNAquaPlan Zenodo Community! Find our open-access records, reports & deliverables on shaping a FAIR & harmonised digital ecosystem for aquatic #eDNA data. 👉 zenodo.org/communities/... #OpenScience #Biodiversity #FAIRdata #eDNA

#eDNA is arguably a sufficiently mature and reliable technique for biodiversity monitoring. Nonetheless, there is a need for: 🔵Decision support tools 🔵Best practices 🔵Training 🔵Communication protocols Read more: tinyurl.com/47v3whxr #DecisionMaking #biodiversity

This scientific team applied #eDNA to monitor the existence of rare aquatic species in Chicago, USA. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dt58ccw #Monitoring #Biodiversity #Genetics

🌊 New #eDNA vision! The #eDNAquaPlan project proposes a FAIR digital ecosystem for aquatic biodiversity data. A step toward better standards, accessibility & interoperability across Europe 📄 Vision Fact Sheet: tinyurl.com/ye2xxskw7 #Biodiversity #OpenScience #FAIRdata

🔬 eDNA is transforming marine science, offering powerful tools for ocean protection & sustainable governance. Collaboration across science, policy & industry is key to harnessing its potential for the deep sea. 📑 tinyurl.com/47pf9sfz #eDNA #Governance #Science

🚨New deliverable from #eDNAqua-Plan! Read about the strengths & challenges of the current eDNA aquatic data digital landscape and the project's recommendations for a FAIR & efficient aquatic eDNA data flow. 👉 tinyurl.com/3f82wjaz #FAIR #Data #Biodiversity #Genetics

Did you know that #eDNA application can play a role in what we eat? Find more about it through this article: 📄 tinyurl.com/2sj4sbxj #Food #Science #Genetics #Research #Biodiversity

Seafood fraud involves the intentional misrepresentation of fish or shellfish for economic gain. #eDNA can help fight this! Find out how 👉 tinyurl.com/2d65jfka #Genetics #Seafood #Science #Research

🌊 Curious about the latest events shaping the future of #eDNA and biodiversity monitoring? Check out the eDNAqua-Plan events page and stay updated on workshops, talks & opportunities to engage. 👉 ednaquaplan.com/events/ #OpenData #Biodiversity #eDNAquaPlan

Come and visit the stand at the #AAORIA to know more about #eDNAquaPlan! Thank you for having us! @horizoneu.bsky.social @allatlantico.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social

Take a look at this article talking about passive #eDNA application to monitor marine fish biodiversity! tinyurl.com/yb6byjn9 #Genetics #Marine #Biodiversity #Ocean #Sea #Science #Research

We are at the #AAORIA! Come to the stand to know more about #eDNAquaPlan!

The European weather loach (Misgurnus fossilis) represents one of many European freshwater fishes in decline. In this article, #eDNA is used as an alternative or supplementary method for surveying it. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5xfjecff #Genetics #Biodiversity

#eDNA should be used in its generic sense, as originally defined, encompassing the DNA of all organisms present in environmental samples, including microbial, meiofaunal and macrobial taxa. What do you think about this statement? 👉 tinyurl.com/5xxd9euy #Science

We are happy to support the ECSA 61! 🗓️ 26-27 Aug 2026 📍Brussels, Belgium Special session proposals are now open! 👉 tinyurl.com/cf6ek5fd #Coast #Conference #Science #Policy #Biodiversity

#eDNA can help unlock the secrets of he past. This article explains the application of ancient eDNA in North Greenland! tinyurl.com/2p8yn85k #Science #Research #Genetics

📢 We are joining the Symposium and Networking event ‘Unlocking the Power of Genomic Science for Nature and the Bioeconomy in Europe’ 🗓️ 30Sept–1 Oct 2025 | Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/4mtadubr #Genomics #BGE #Science @biogeneurope.bsky.social

#eDNA is transforming marine science: from simple water samples, we can track species & even explore links to biomass. 🌊🔬 But challenges remain—production, persistence, & transport of eDNA complicate fisheries stock assessment. Source: tinyurl.com/4dksc54x #Fisheries #Science #MarineLife

Ponds are biodiversity hotspots—but also understudied 🐸🌱 New recommendations aim to standardise eDNA use for stronger conservation outcomes. But challenges like sampling & PCR inhibition remain. Source: tinyurl.com/5b79a4rz #Biodiversity

We are joining the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance (AAORIA) Forum with a stand! 🗓️ 25-26 Sept 2025 Hosted by the European Union in Brussels, Belgium! 👉 tinyurl.com/y5r8swhh @horizoneu.bsky.social @allatlantico.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social

🌊 Join us! 📢 Online Workshop: Blueprint for an eDNA Digital Ecosystem in Europe 🗓️ 8–9 Oct 2025 | 14:00–18:00 CEST 🔬 Co-create the future of #eDNA data: from fragmented to FAIR & interoperable 🌍 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3hwnkzex #Biodiversity #OpenScience #FAIRdata @vliz.be

🌊 The Mediterranean Sea is a biodiversity hotspot. The M.A.R.E. initiative shows how citizen science + eDNA can transform marine monitoring. From dolphins to whales, eDNA reveals elusive species like never before. 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdz3mt2k #eDNA #CitizenScience #Biodiversity

Marine genetic resources fuel innovation & sustainability, but patents remain concentrated in a few countries & companies. New research highlights inequities in knowledge flows—calling for fairer benefit-sharing under the #BBNJ Treaty. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mkaayzd5 #Biodiversity #Genetics #Science

🌊🔬 Building a FAIR digital ecosystem for aquatic #eDNA data is key to stronger #Biodiversity monitoring in Europe. With #eDNAquaPlan, we’re mapping gaps, harmonising standards & shaping the future of reference libraries for marine & freshwater ecosystems. 👉 ednaquaplan.com #OpenScience #Data

Aquatic #eDNA efforts tend to be directed at fish as the main group of interest. But holistic biodiversity assessments need a targeted promotion of the research into less tested, but often more biodiverse bioindicator groups. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yfckumth #Biodiversity

This article assembles perspectives on international standardisation of eDNA from a diverse and global group of users and experts from Africa, South America, and the Pacific Islands. Source: tinyurl.com/2uu37fmf #eDNA #Biodiversity #Standards #Standardisation #Science