Artic Aliens: Mapping the presence of marine alien species in west Svalbard

M.J. van den Heuvel-Greve, A.M. van den Brink, Frits Steenhuisen, Michiel Klaassen, Mare van den Heuvel, S.T. Glorius, I. Laros, J. Bovenschen, G.A. de Groot

Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterAcademic

Abstract

Globally, alien species are considered the third most important threat to biodiversity after habit loss and fishery. Alien species have the potential to impact the environment and economy by disrupting the ecological system. To better understand what species are, or could be introduced to the Arctic, it is necessary to have a fast, efficient and accurate monitoring method for identifying alien species. We developed and tested a DNA technique that allows an easy detection of the presence of multiple species in a water or sediment sample.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 8 Dec 2017
EventNWO-APECS Symposium - Den Haag, Netherlands
Duration: 8 Dec 20178 Dec 2017

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumNWO-APECS Symposium
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDen Haag
Period8/12/178/12/17

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