eDNA tech will identify species present in Cambodian waterways, support dolphin population

10 August 2026
The Phnom Penh Post
Environment and natural resources / Government / International relations / Social development
biodiversity / Biodiversity conservation / Mekong river / Ministry of Agriculture

Cambodia has introduced advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, an innovative scientific tool that can identify aquatic species through the analysis of water samples, in a move expected to strengthen conservation efforts for the endangered Mekong dolphin, as well as rare species and the general biodiversity of the Mekong River. …

 Post staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/edna-tech-will-identify-species-present-in-cambodian-waterways-support-dolphin-population/

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