The Australian Freshwater Fish Genomics Program
Australia presents a very unique and challenging environment for aquatic organisms. A significant proportion of Australia’s freshwater fish are endemic, and many species are still being discovered or described due to the challenges associated with access and identification.
A recent audit of the publicly available existing genomics referential data showed that only half (56.6%) of the described Australian freshwater and estuarine fish genera had available referential genomic data, with just over a quarter having species-level genomics information.
Program aims
The Australian Freshwater Fish Genomics Program aims to:
- generate essential referential genomic data for all freshwater species at the genus level
- generate data assets to support the monitoring, management and conservation of Australia’s unique freshwater fish species
Advisory committee members
- Christopher Burridge – University of Tasmania
- Luciano Beheregaray – Flinders University
- Mark Kennard – Griffith University
- Michael Hammer – The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Peter Unmack – University of Canberra
- Sarah Richmond – Bioplatforms Australia
- Sophie Mazard – Initiative program manager, Bioplatforms Australia
PROGRAM CONTACT
Bioplatforms General Manager – Science programs: Sarah Richmond – Bioplatforms Australia, srichmond@bioplatforms.com
Project Manager: Sophie Mazard – Bioplatforms Australia, smazard@bioplatforms.com
