Molecular Monitoring of the Sun Coral
A molecular monitoring system for invasive species using PCR allows the presence and origin of planulae to be identified on the hull and around O&G industry assets, enabling decision-making based on primary data in near real time, compliance with regulations and conservation of marine biodiversity.
Advances in knowledge
With the sequencing of the genomes of the three species, we have advanced the knowledge of coral biology by months, which would have taken decades to obtain.
On the route of the coral sun
With population genetics and collections around the world, we are determining the route of infestation to prevent new events.
Infestation and risk
With measured coral presence detected by environmental DNA and hydrodynamic modeling, we developed models of the risk of sun coral invasion and infestation.