Barcoding an island – expanding genetic biomonitoring on Ascension
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £199,300
WHERE Ascension Island
Summary
Identifying species is fundamental to biodiversity conservation. However, it is not easy. Modern molecular techniques offer a solution to this problem by providing species identification that is more accurate and efficient than standard taxonomic methods. Through this project Ascension will enter the DNA age. The development of reference barcodes, analysis tools and provision of training in DNA metabarcoding techniques will result in the Conservation Team on Ascension having the capacity to identify multiple species across a range of taxa.
