E. Valsecchi

Environmental DNA reveals fine scale spatial and temporal variation of prey species for marine mammals in a Scottish marine protected area

This study uses eDNA metabarcoding to track spatiotemporal changes in prey species for marine mammals in a Scottish MPA, revealing patterns in forage fish abundance and predator-prey spatial partitioning.

Surface-sourced eDNA to track deep-diver cetaceans: the study case of Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) at Caprera Canyon and surrounding areas (Western Mediterranean Sea)

This study uses eDNA from surface waters to detect Cuvier's beaked whales in deep-sea environments, showing their presence in Caprera Canyon and potential inshore movements during fall.

Sampling from commercial vessel routes can capture marine biodiversity distributions effectively

This study evaluates if sampling along Mediterranean ferry routes can effectively capture marine biodiversity distributions using eDNA, finding that ferry routes outperform random sampling in species detection with fewer samples.

Novel Universal Primers For Metabarcoding eDNA Surveys Of Marine Mammals And Other Marine Vertebrates

The paper develops and validates new universal primers for metabarcoding eDNA to survey marine vertebrates, showing improved taxonomic resolution across multiple species.