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Harnessing the power of genomics to secure the future of seafood
Bernatchez, L.; Wellenreuther, M.; Araneda, C.; Ashton, D.T.; Barth, J.M.I.; Beacham, T.D.; Maes, G.E.; Martinsohn, J.T.; Miller, K.M.; Naish, K.A.; Ovenden, J.R.; Primmer, C.R.; Suk, H.Y.; Therkildsen, N.O.; Withler, R.E. (2017). Harnessing the power of genomics to secure the future of seafood. Trends Ecol. Evol. 32(9): 665-680. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2017.06.010
In: Trends in Ecology and Evolution. Elsevier Science: Amsterdam. ISSN 0169-5347; e-ISSN 1872-8383, more
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal

Authors  Top 
  • Bernatchez, L.
  • Wellenreuther, M.
  • Araneda, C.
  • Ashton, D.T.
  • Barth, J.M.I.
  • Beacham, T.D.
  • Maes, G.E., more
  • Martinsohn, J.T.
  • Miller, K.M.
  • Naish, K.A.
  • Ovenden, J.R.
  • Primmer, C.R.
  • Suk, H.Y.
  • Therkildsen, N.O.
  • Withler, R.E.

Abstract
    Best use of scientific knowledge is required to maintain the fundamental role of seafood in human nutrition. While it is acknowledged that genomic-based methods allow the collection of powerful data, their value to inform fisheries management, aquaculture, and biosecurity applications remains underestimated. We review genomic applications of relevance to the sustainable management of seafood resources, illustrate the benefits of, and identify barriers to their integration. We conclude that the value of genomic information towards securing the future of seafood does not need to be further demonstrated. Instead, we need immediate efforts to remove structural roadblocks and focus on ways that support integration of genomic-informed methods into management and production practices. We propose solutions to pave the way forward.

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