Time: 16:00 - 17:15 (BST)
About the event:
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionising how we detect and monitor marine mammals, offering a non-invasive, highly sensitive tool for assessing species presence in vast and remote ocean environments. Following strong interest during our recent IMarEST Defra mNCEA Marine Mammal Monitoring Innovation Stakeholder Workshop that was held in February, we are now hosting this dedicated eDNA webinar to explore its practical applications and future potential.
This session will cover how eDNA sampling works, its role in complementing traditional acoustic and visual surveys, and its emerging applications in conservation, impact assessments, and biodiversity monitoring. We'll also discuss the challenges of eDNA sampling in marine systems and how it fits within a broader toolkit for protecting marine mammal populations.
Ideal for ecologists, regulators, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the future of marine wildlife science.
Speakers:
Ashleigh Kitchiner
Matt Dempsey
Dr Samantha Howlett
Dr Nick Jeffery
Ashleigh Kitchiner MRes, BSc (Hons), MMOA, CSci, MIMarEST, MCIEEM
Matt Lemay
