Customized DNA barcoding platform for wildlife forensics and biodiversity conservation

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Using DNA barcodes to identify early life stages of marine fishes.

- We have developed high quality customized DNA tests for species identification, from toxic microalgae (e.g., red tide species) and early life stages of fisheries resources, to endangered wildlife and their body parts (e.g., dried bear gall bladders, animal claws, animal blood, rhino horns, ivories, bird eggs, feathers, turtle shells, shark fins, gill rakers of manta rays and leaves, etc.).

- Our DNA tests can be developed into customized service package specifically for species identification purposes.  For example, the tests can provide documentary support for species validation used in the enforcement of wildlife trafficking.  The sequence data can also be applied to analyse genetic composition of specific species.

- The DNA test is primarily based on the existing DNA barcoding technology. The high-quality DNA tests we provided follow specifically developed protocols which are able to identify different groups of organisms.   We have successful track records on assisting the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) on the prosecution of illegal trading of CITES regulated species (e.g., the black Asiatic bear, the giant salamander and the European eels).

- Current users: Government departments, environmental consultancies, fisheries industry and green groups.

- SKLMP has more than 5 years of experience in developing DNA tests customized for species identification of different organisms.  Our team members include multiple experienced DNA barcoding specialists/ molecular biologists, technical specialists and ecologists.

- Our DNA test projects have been supported by various funding sources, such as ECF, CRF, ITF and service contracts from AFCD.