Atlantic Canada Environmental DNA Workshop Report

Published September 2019

On April 8, 2019, participants gathered at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for the first Atlantic Canada Environmental DNA (eDNA) Workshop. While there is growing interest in eDNA research and its applications, there had been little discussion and coordination between researchers within Atlantic Canada prior to this meeting. Hosted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) in partnership with Oceans North and the Nova Scotia Salmon Association, researchers from government, the academic sector, the private sector, and non-profits shared their experiences, knowledge, and thoughts about this burgeoning field.

This report provides recommendations for next steps, highlights the key presentations, brings together all the existing and planned projects in one map and includes information on workshop participants.