eFish

The project aims to examine and index the genomic diversity through the generation of complete mitochondrial and nuclear genome sequences of sharks and rays of the Pacific Rim. There is a huge diversity of elasmobranch fishes in this region, but many species are under threat because of poor management and conservation measures in many countries. It is absolutely critical that species’ identities are correct for conservation and fisheries management purposes. This project will provide this clarity of identity for both charismatic and commercially important species through the inclusion of ‘genetypes’ (ie., BioVouchers) and the application of genetic tools that utilize whole mitochondrial and nuclear genome sequences.

本项目旨在通过生成太平洋沿岸鲨鱼和鳐鱼的完整线粒体和核基因组序列，对基因组多样性进行考察与索引。该地区弹状鱼类的多样性极为丰富，然而由于许多国家在管理及保护措施上的不足，众多物种正面临威胁。对于物种身份的准确识别对于保护与渔业管理至关重要。本项目将通过包含‘基因型’（即，生物凭证）以及应用利用完整线粒体和核基因组序列的遗传工具，为具有吸引力和商业重要性的物种提供这种身份识别的清晰度。