Research Objectives and Expected Results

This project aims to create the first DNA barcode-based ‘All Taxa Biological Inventory’ of a model ecosystem, specifically the island of Moorea. The work will accelerate ecological discovery and enable the development of more innovative and effective conservation strategies. The core goal of the Moorea Biocode Project (MBP) is to genetically barcode every non-microbial species on Moorea. We will thus create a professionally produced, verifiable (vouchered). All Taxa Biotic Inventory (ATBI) of Moorea (Output 1), together with the informatics services needed for ATBI and biocode-enabled research in Model Ecosystems (Outcome 2). We will also design a long-term plan (business model) to ensure the financial self-sustainability of biocode services, and carry out proof of concept studies to encourage broad-based support from funding agencies (Output 3).

Scientific Description

Interest for French Polynesia

Funding Information

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

GBMF1619

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