DNA barcoding approaches for fishing authentication of exploited grouper species including the endangered and legally protected goliath grouper Epinephelus itajara

Fishing strategies are constantly changing to meet the needs for new or alternative food sources. Consequently, management of fishing activities regarding rates of exploitation is essential, as a number of resources have reached situations of overexploitation. The aim of the present study was to use...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo A. Torres, Rafael B. Feitosa, Daniel C. Carvalho, Matheus O. Freitas, Mauricio Hostim-Silva, Beatrice P. Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2013-09-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1469