Z. Gold

Message in a Bottle: Archived DNA Reveals Marine Heatwave-Associated Shifts in Fish Assemblages

The paper uses archived DNA from ichthyoplankton samples to quantify fish assemblage shifts during and after a marine heatwave, revealing tropicalization and declines in temperate species.

Hidden in plain sight: the invasive macroalga Caulerpa prolifera evades detection by environmental DNA methods due to negligible shedding

This study shows that the invasive macroalga Caulerpa prolifera is undetectable by environmental DNA methods due to its minimal shedding, highlighting the need for organism-specific validation of eDNA approaches.

Environmental DNA metabarcoding reveals distinct fish assemblages supported by seagrass (Zostera marina and Zostera pacifica) beds in different geographic settings in Southern California

This study uses eDNA metabarcoding to identify fish assemblages in seagrass beds across different geographic settings in Southern California, revealing site-specific biodiversity patterns.

Scoping the Line Up: A Comparison of Biomonitoring Methodologies for Surf Zone Fish Communities

This study compares beach seine, BRUV, and eDNA methods for assessing surf zone fish communities, finding eDNA provides higher sensitivity and detects more species.

Environmental DNA in a Global Biodiversity Hotspot: Lessons from Coral Reef Fish Diversity Across the Indonesian Archipelago

This study uses eDNA to assess fish diversity in Indonesia's Coral Triangle, finding that while eDNA captures regional diversity patterns, it struggles with site-level accuracy due to incomplete reference databases and insufficient sampling.

Investigating temporal and spatial variation of eDNA in a nearshore rocky reef environment

The paper investigates eDNA persistence and spatial-temporal variation in a nearshore rocky reef, finding that foreign eDNA disappears faster in situ than in lab studies and that sampling protocols may underestimate diversity.

MiSebastes: An eDNA metabarcoding primer set for rockfishes (genus Sebastes)

The paper develops new eDNA metabarcoding primers, MiSebastes, for rockfishes (genus Sebastes), improving species identification compared to existing primers.

A Biodiversity Composition Map of California Derived from Environmental DNA Metabarcoding and Earth Observation

The paper integrates environmental DNA and Earth observation to create a biodiversity map of California, showing strong community-environment correlations and environmental filtering effects.

The California Environmental DNA \"CALeDNA\" Program

The paper describes the CALeDNA program, a community science initiative that uses environmental DNA to monitor biodiversity in California, providing public access to biodiversity data and analysis tools.