A few weeks ago Jenny Ovenden posted the following query to EvolDir. “Does anyone have a user-friendly way of inputting data into CLUMPP and DISTRUCT? CLUMPP averages results across STRUCTURE simulations once K has been selected, and DISTRUCT produces the STRUCTURE figure.The challenge is that both are command-line programs, and DISTRUCT mac version seems broken […]
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The fishing industry and the Australian Fisheries Management Agency (AFMA) generously agreed to take extra samples for the gemfish project when project leader Andy Moore met with them last week. Andy says this will ensure the project has the best possible picture of the timing and location of spawning in this important commercial species. Jenny Ovenden says […]
MFL members were pleased to meet with Professor Wei-Chuan Chiang (Fisheries Research Institute, Chenggong Township, Taiwan) during his visit to the University of Queensland today. Professor Chiang (PhD) sponsored Samuel Williams’ recent field trip to Taiwan to collect samples for Project Black Marlin.
Go to the Downloadables page for the latest version of the NeEstimator software. Version 2.01 is a minor update of v2.0. The software is described here. Since its launch in August 2013, the software has been downloaded over 600 times.
Thirty-eight game fishers have contributed 91 fin clips to Project: Black Marlin Samuel Williams is working hard in the laboratory to complete the genetic analyses. The latest newsletter is available here: January 2014 Black Marlin Bulletin
Our collaborators from the University in Valdivia (Universidad Austral de Chile) have kindly sent us the first batch of skate tissue samples from Chilean waters. Around 200 samples from two commercially important species (yellownose and roughskin skates) will be used to provide important new information about the genetic population structure in Chilean waters. Carolina Vargas-Caro, Carlos […]
The genome of a gemfish has been sequenced at MFL. The fish sequenced was landed by FV Territory Pearl on 3rd November 2013 off the South Australian coast and was provided by Raptis P/L from Adelaide. The information in the genome will help to analyse the spatial extent of the fishery in the Great Australian Bight. Read […]
Seen any leopards recently? MFL associate Chris Dudgeon needs help from the community trace leopard sharks in Thailand. Find out more about her project here.
Waterway litter and debris, particularly plastic, pose a serious threat to marine wildlife. Sea World Research & Rescue Foundation, in partnership with Healthy Waterways, have launched a Community Marine Debris Program to fight the staggering amount of litter entering South East Queensland’s waterways. Grant applications open Wednesday 22 January 2014 and close Monday 10 February 2014.
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PhD student Jenny Giles‘ work on spot-tail shark raises plenty of questions. Why do they stay at home – in northern Australia, New Caledonia? Can’t they swim across deep water? Does this make them more susceptible to exploitation and environmental changes? Early version of the publication is available here.