Decision-Guiding Tools
Although its contributions to science are impressive, GEN-FISH was originally conceived as a project to design and develop tools. This means that GEN-FISH will only be considered a success in the long-term if the science is translated for actual use in the real world—as broadly and widely as possible. For this reason, the social scientists on our team have worked closely with our Project Partners, professionals, community members, and citizen scientists from the very beginning to create decision-guiding tools for both eDNA and transcriptomics.
FISH SURVEY DECISION-GUIDING TOOL
The Fish Survey Decision-Guiding Tool is intended for use after a preliminary assessment on the viability of eDNA as a sampling method compared to conventional methods. If eDNA is a viable option for a given project, this tool can be used to further assess the viability, allowing for simple comparisons and estimates on the basis of cost, sampling power, and several other metrics and preferences.
Work through the modules below and, once the model is run, the higher score represents the most effective sampling method. For more information, please reference the manual.
Functions
Traditional Data
Number of Sites:
Power to Detect Presence:
Power to Detect Absence:
Cost:
Sampling Method:
Waterbody Type:
eDNA Data
Number of Sites:
Power to Detect Presence:
Power to Detect Absence:
Cost:
Sampling Applicability:
FISH HEALTH DECISION TREE
The Fish Health Decision Tree is currently under development.