Government of Canada research facility accredited to international standards for eDNA work for early detection of aquatic invasive species
The Government of Canada is committed to taking a science-based approach to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species.
- The Government of Canada is committed to taking a science-based approach to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species.
- On February 15, 2024, the Moncton-based laboratory became DFO's first International Standards Organization (ISO) 17025 accredited eDNA testing lab for aquatic invasive species.
- It attests to DFO's contributions to protecting Canada's aquatic ecosystems through its early detection of aquatic invasive species using innovative tools.
- Leveraging eDNA – the genetic material shed by organisms in their environment – is a transformative approach for aquatic invasive species detection.