Lead institution:
Minderoo Foundation – Australia
Genomics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are technologies that have the potential to transform ocean conservation. Minderoo Foundation is committed to catalysing these innovations as scalable solutions for monitoring and conservation of ocean biodiversity and health.
Through its OceanOmics initiative, Minderoo is accelerating the development and application of genomic technologies to the benefit of natural ecosystems, particularly marine environments in Australia and neighbouring waters. This work includes fast-tracking generation of reference genome libraries, advancing resolution of environmental DNA (eDNA) through novel sequencing methods and AI, enabling broad-scale implementation of genomic technologies, as well as integrating eDNA data and insights into conservation practices and decision-making frameworks.
This mission is anchored in the OceanOmics’ participation in the Ocean Decade Program of the Ocean Biomolecular Observing Network.
Start Date: 01/01/2022
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Eric Raes (eraes@minderoo.org)