23-10-2017 21:18 via vancouversun.com

DNA tests on water samples provide glimpse into biodiversity on Canada's coastline

ABOARD THE MV POLAR PRINCE — DNA tests of water samples from Canada’s three coastlines is providing unique and fascinating insights into the nation’s marine biodiversity.
Scientists aboard the Canada C3 expedition’s 67-meter icebreaker exploring the Atlantic, Arctic and Pacific coastlines over 150 days have collected water samples at 93 sites, and run the samples through a genetic sequencer to see what lives there.
Preliminary results of the first 14 samples showed major
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