Evaluation of community science monitoring with environmental <scp>DNA</scp> for marine fish species: “Fish survey project using environmental <scp>DNA</scp>”

Suzuki‐Ohno, Yukari; Tanabe, Akifumi S.; Kasai, Atsushi; Masuda, Reiji; Seino, Satoquo; Dazai, Akihiro; Suzuki, Shota; Abe, Takuzo; Kondo, Michio

doi:10.1002/edn3.425

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“…Importantly, it has been shown that citizen scientists with minimal training are effective in eDNA sampling [ 72 ], thus opening participation to people who have previously been under-served, and participants can even be involved in the corresponding laboratory analyses [ 81 , 82 ]. Furthermore, such participation can enhance citizen scientists' understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, and the principles of eDNA [ 73 , 83 ]. A further step could be the development of commercially available in-field diagnostic tests, similar to the COVID-19 lateral flow tests, which could be developed for rare or invasive species [ 74 , 84 ].…”

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Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring

Sheard,

Adriaens,

Bowler

et al. 2024

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B

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Emerging technologies are increasingly employed in environmental citizen science projects. This integration offers benefits and opportunities for scientists and participants alike. Citizen science can support large-scale, long-term monitoring of species occurrences, behaviour and interactions. At the same time, technologies can foster participant engagement, regardless of pre-existing taxonomic expertise or experience, and permit new types of data to be collected. Yet, technologies may also create challenges by potentially increasing financial costs, necessitating technological expertise or demanding training of participants. Technology could also reduce people's direct involvement and engagement with nature. In this perspective, we discuss how current technologies have spurred an increase in citizen science projects and how the implementation of emerging technologies in citizen science may enhance scientific impact and public engagement. We show how technology can act as (i) a facilitator of current citizen science and monitoring efforts, (ii) an enabler of new research opportunities, and (iii) a transformer of science, policy and public participation, but could also become (iv) an inhibitor of participation, equity and scientific rigour. Technology is developing fast and promises to provide many exciting opportunities for citizen science and insect monitoring, but while we seize these opportunities, we must remain vigilant against potential risks. This article is part of the theme issue ‘Towards a toolkit for global insect biodiversity monitoring’.

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confidence: 99%

Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring

Sheard,

Adriaens,

Bowler

et al. 2024

Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B

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“…Coupling citizen science with eDNA monitoring is a promising approach in both marine (e.g., Tøttrup et al, 2021;Agersnap et al, 2022;Suzuki-Ohno et al, 2023) and freshwater habitats (Biggs et al, 2015). Citizen science involvement in eDNA monitoring allows for broader geographical sampling and public engagement in biodiversity research (Agersnap et al, 2022), including educational benefits (Tøttrup et al, 2021;Knudsen et al, 2023).…”

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Marine invasive alien species in Europe: 9 years after the IAS Regulation

Katsanevakis,

Olenin,

Puntila-Dodd

et al. 2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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Biological invasions, resulting from human activities, exert substantial impacts on ecosystems worldwide. This review focuses on marine invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe, examining the current state, proposing strategies to address the problem, and offering recommendations for enhanced management. Effective management of biological invasions relies on accessible, accurate data to inform decision-making. Information systems such as the European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN), Aquatic Non-Indigenous and Cryptogenic Species (AquaNIS), and World Register of Introduced Marine Species (WriMS) provide comprehensive databases on IAS, but their sustainability requires long-term maintenance, continuous updates, and support. Most countries lack specific monitoring programs for marine IAS, and standardization and improvement of monitoring methods are needed. Port monitoring plays a vital role in the early detection of new arrivals, and recent advancements in molecular techniques show promise for effective IAS monitoring. Risk screening tools are commonly employed to rank taxa based on their invasiveness potential in European regions, but variations in protocols can yield inconsistent results. European impact assessments highlight resource competition, novel habitat creation, and predation as primary mechanisms for negative impacts on biodiversity, while the creation of novel habitats represents a key mechanism for positive impacts. Preventing IAS introductions is critical, and measures such as ballast water treatment systems are implemented to reduce the likelihood of marine introductions. However, understanding introduction pathways remains uncertain for many IAS. Eradication and control efforts for marine IAS have limited success, emphasizing the need for enhanced biosecurity measures. Climate change, especially ocean warming, can intensify IAS impacts on native species and ecosystems. In climate change hotspots, some tropical aliens may, however, compensate for the loss of thermally sensitive natives with similar traits. Therefore, it is imperative to consider the interactions between climate change and IAS in developing effective management and conservation strategies. Enhancing IAS management in Europe entails i) securing adequate funding, ii) expanding the list of IAS of Union Concern to adequately cover marine invasions, iii) learning from countries with successful biosecurity practices, iv) sustaining information systems, v) improving monitoring and early warning systems with innovative technologies, vi) enhancing prediction models, vii) conducting integrated impact assessments and mapping cumulative IAS impacts, and vii) considering the potential benefits of IAS in ecosystem functioning and services.

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“…apply metabarcoding, similar to the studies performed byAgersnap et al (2022) andSuzuki-Ohno et al (2023).…”

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Detection of environmental DNA from amphibians in Northern Europe applied in citizen science

Knudsen,

Hesselsøe,

Rytter

et al. 2023

Environmental DNA

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Many species of amphibians in Northern Europe are threatened and the local distributions are rarely described in detail. Application of modern molecular methods provides an important supplementary tool for monitoring the distribution and diversity of amphibians. For this purpose, we designed, tested, validated, and optimized 14 species‐specific assays on genomic DNA extracted from tissue samples to use for quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) setups targeting mitochondrial DNA from amphibians in freshwater samples. The tests confirmed species specificity for all assays. Considering a systematic definition of the limit of detection for each of the assays, the presented qPCR assays are unlikely to return false positive detection from any co‐occurring species in northern Europe. For field validation, the qPCR assays were applied in a large‐scale nationwide citizen science project in which sampling and qPCR analysis was carried out by high school students. Data from the citizen science project returned the expected results when compared to the known regional distribution of the target species and confirmed the presence of nine out of 14 Danish species of amphibians in the collected freshwater samples. Four out of 2550 qPCR test sets carried out by the high school students required a professional reanalysis in multiple replicates due to initial unexpected results. This emphasizes that efforts from citizen science may generate large amounts of valuable data, as long as the results are carefully scrutinized by experts.

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Evaluation of community science monitoring with environmental DNA for marine fish species: “Fish survey project using environmental DNA”

Cited by 8 publications

References 27 publications

Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring

Emerging technologies in citizen science and potential for insect monitoring

Marine invasive alien species in Europe: 9 years after the IAS Regulation

Detection of environmental DNA from amphibians in Northern Europe applied in citizen science

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