Deep-sea Mission Aims To Uncover Rare Aussie Sharks And Fish

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Deep-sea Mission Aims To Uncover Rare Aussie Sharks And Fish

A major scientific effort is underway to uncover elusive deep-sea species in Australian and New Zealand waters, using cutting-edge genetic technology. The project, led by the Minderoo Foundation in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will employ environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect rare and undiscovered marine creatures. With thousands of fish species potentially at risk of extinction, scientists hope this i…