GLIN==> REMINDER: eDNA seminar through CILER-GLERL this Thursday, April 1 at 10AM

For those interested, but who cannot personally attend the CILER-GLERL 
seminar being presented by Dr. Mahon this Thursday, April 1, we are now 
offering an optional webinar viewing.  Please see the detailed 
instructions below.

Please pass on to interested colleagues.

Cheers,
Sander

	

	

	

	




	
Using environmental DNA (eDNA) to elucidate the Asian carp invasion front

Join us for a Webinar on April 1

<https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/659393522>

*Space is limited.*
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/659393522

*Speaker*:  Dr. Andrew Mahon
                     Research Assistant Professor
                     Center for Aquatic Conservation
                     Department of Biological Sciences
                     University of Notre Dame

*Title*:        Using environmental DNA (eDNA) to elucidate the Asian 
carp invasion front

*Abstract*:

Authors:  Andrew R. Mahon, Christopher L. Jerde, W. Lindsay Chadderton, 
David M. Lodge

Managing rare species, whether they are endangered native species or 
recently introduced invasive species, requires detection of populations 
at low densities.  Our recent work demonstrates the usefulness of a 
novel detection tool, molecular surveillance using environmental DNA 
(eDNA), to more accurately describe the invasion fronts of two species 
of Asian carp in Chicago‐area canals and waterways.  To date we have 
analyzed over 1100 water samples from throughout the Chicago area for 
presence or absence of Asian carp eDNA.  Positive detections for the 
invasive species have been found throughout the sampled 
region.  Additionally, targeted eDNA from Asian carp has been detected 
on numerous sampling trips north of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
Aquatic Nuisance Species Barrier.  Quantitative comparisons with 
traditional fisheries surveillance tools illustrate the greater 
sensitivity of eDNA, and reveal the impending risk of invasion to the 
Laurentian Great Lakes by bighead and silver Asian carp.  Environmental 
DNA provides a novel surveillance approach for nonindigenous aquatic 
species.  This tool has the ability to detect nonnative species such as 
bighead and silver carp at low densities where traditional tools have 
been shown to fail.  Future studies will investigate the applicability 
of eDNA surveillance for other species, including threatened and 
endangered organisms in aquatic environments.

*Title:* 		Asian Carp eDNA

*Date:* 	
	Thursday, April 1, 2010

*Time:* 	
	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT


After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing 
information about joining the Webinar.

*System Requirements*
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

	







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4840 S. State Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 741-2256
Project and Technical Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory

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