OceanOmics: eDNA to Guide Marine Protection

A bottle of seawater can reveal an entire ecosystem. Dr. Michael Bunce, director of OceanOmics, explains how environmental DNA and genomics detect organisms from microbes to megafauna. Follow an eDNA sample from deck to laboratory to digital dashboards, where AI tools can help interpret complex data for fisheries and marine protected areas. The episode also explores DNA barcoding, species identification, and citizen science in marine monitoring.Episode Guest. Dr. Michael BunceFind all Dr. Bunce’s publications on Google ScholarLearn more on the OceanOmics webpage and explore the OceanOmics DashboardDiscover the work of the Minderoo Foundation on their website and on InstagramListen to the other PFM interview with a team of Minderoo scientists on the impacts of plastic on human health Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts below:Listen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.