The scientific workshop of PacMAN was an online event, fostering discussions between 10 scientists who are experts in environmental DNA, marine biosecurity and data management, as well as the PacMAN project team. The online format allowed participation from several different continents, across multiple timezones. Due to a lack of previous Read more…
After short delays this year, we are excited to get started with the scientific development of the PacMAN project. The external scientific committee will meet with the coordinating team to discuss the current best practices in invasive species monitoring. The issues around sampling, molecular work, data analysis and data management Read more…
The project will develop a national invasive species monitoring system as well as an early-warning decision-support tool for Pacific SIDS, offering a user-friendly dashboard indicating the potential presence of invasive species (including pathogens and pest species) or risk of invasions to support local management. The project will achieve this goal Read more…
The PacMAN advisory board composed of key stakeholders and scientific experts will meet for the first time between 12-14 May 2020. Venue: University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Programme: 11 May 2020: Pre-meeting with OBIS secretariat and USP team12 May 2020: Advisory Board meeting: stakeholders + experts13-14 May 2020: Read more…