Draft reference genome sequences of two duck species experiencing recent population declines: long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) and velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca)

The two duck species long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) and velvet scoter (Melanitta fusca) have recently experienced severe population declines. Draft reference genome sequences have been generated for the two species that will subsequently be used for analyzing demographic history, based on an extended set of whole genome sequences.