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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.
OBJECTIVES
The Australian Freshwater Fish Genomics Program aims to:
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- 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.
DATA
For further information and to view and access initiative data, please go to the Bioplatforms Australia Data Portal.
PARTNERS
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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
current collaborators
See full list of projects and collaborators here.
CONTACT US
Project Manager
Sophie Mazard – Bioplatforms Australia
smazard@bioplatforms.com
General Manager – Science Programs
Sarah Richmond – Bioplatforms Australia
srichmond@bioplatforms.com