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National Invasive Species Information Center
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  • Aquatic Invasive Species and eDNA: Enabling Early Detection [PDF, 263 KB]

    • Invasive Species Centre (Ontario).

    • See also:  eDNA for more information

  • Environmental DNA

    • Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee.

    • Environmental DNA (eDNA) is the genetic material from a plant or animal that is found in the air, water or soil. Fish, such as invasive carp, release DNA into the environment in the form of skin cells, secretions, and feces. This DNA can be collected from water samples in the field and be used to indicate the potential presence of an individual species. eDNA testing is useful as a potential early indicator of invasive carp presence and was developed to improve monitoring of such aquatic invasive species.

  • Great Lakes eDNA Monitoring Program

    • Invasive Species Centre. Invasive Carp Canada.