Knowledge Base

CoastConnect aims to provide access to many resources, methods, and technical documents. Our Knowledge Base is where you can find information on specific tools, dataset examples, and special considerations for the methods we share.

Environmental DNA

The articles listed here describe the key considerations and method steps involved in collecting, processing and analyzing environmental DNA. Read more

eDNA - qPCR Processing

In the case of qPCR a standard curve of synthetic target DNA is run alongside the samples. In this standard curve, standards of a known concentration of gene copies are added at a variety of concentrations and the cycle of quantification (Cq) is recorded. This Cq value can then be related back to... Read more

eDNA - Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)

Another type of PCR-based DNA quantification for single-species eDNA projects. Read more

Kelp Drone Mapping

The articles listed here describe the key considerations and method steps involved in collecting, processing and analyzing kelp extent data with drones. Read more