Genetic Traceability Methods used in Marine Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Here we are proposing a Special Issue on the topic of genetic traceability methods applied to marine species.

Currently, molecular traceability represents one of the key points that can be applied in many different aspects of marine species management and biodiversity preservation. Some examples are wildlife forensics, the fight to illegal trade of protected species, illegal fishing and the identification of frauds and mislabelling in seafood products. Genetic tools can also be employed in the definition of fish stock units, the related management of shared resources, and the tracing of escapees from aquaculture cages.

We are therefore looking for cross-disciplinary studies covering all aspects involved in the genetic traceability of marine species, over a broad range of disciplines, from animal science and environment/biodiversity protection to food sciences.

Dr. Ilaria Guarniero
Dr. Alice Ferrari
Guest Editors

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• wildlife forensic
• food frauds
• mislabelling
• stock units’ identification
• fishery management
• species identification