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Genetic Analysis of Salmonids and Other Fishes in the Western US

As salmonid populations continue to decline in the western US, it is imperative to develop a better understanding of ecological, genetic, and biological aspects of these species. Within the broad context of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Program the 5-year research goals address: development of non-lethal genetic procedures for identification More...

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Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds: Identification of Conservation Units, Genetic Diversity, and Population-Specific Markers for North American Shorebird Species of Concern

Conservation Genetics of Shorebirds uses molecular techniques to describe genetic structure and diversity in North American shorebirds (order: Charadriiformes) to facilitate population maintenance and recovery of these migratory birds.

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Conservation Genetics at the San Diego Field Station

Conservation Genetics researchers at the USGS San Diego Field Station are currently using genetic techniques to investigate the population structure of several species of concern and to investigate links between Southern California geography and patterns of genetic diversity across different species groups. This resource also links to other More...

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