Conservation genetics in the marine realm

摘要: Author(s): Avise, JC | Abstract: Techniques for DNA and protein assay make possible genetic studies on any species. In recent years, molecular methods have been applied to a number of conservation-relevant issues marine organisms ranging from zooplankton whales. To introduce these symposium proceedings, I will mention some the unusual challenges opportunities afforded by taxa research in conservation. Marine often are less accessible behavioral natural history observation than their terrestrial counterparts. Many exceptional dispersal migratory capabilities. Species' ranges can be vast. Life histories may include high fecundities explosive reproductive potentials. species conservation concern harvested commercially or illegally thus economic, social, jurisdictional, forensic matters arise population management, addition biological considerations. For diversity taxa, markers uncovered previously unknown aspects behavior, history, demography that inform management decisions. The compiled this volume highlight scope imaginative uses information realm.