I am conducting research on the genetic population structure of Cuvier's beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) worldwide. Any assistance with the collection of tissue samples or provision of access to osteological material (tooth and bone) for DNA analysis would be greatly appreciated. This study will identify appropriate units for conservation for this species, and will result in peer-reviewed scientific publications and other reports. All contributions will be fully acknowledged.

Note that the methods to be used for DNA sampling of osteological material are largely non-destructive. Only ~ 0.01 gm of bone/tooth powder is generally required.

If you are interested in contributing a tissue sample or bone/tooth material to this project please contact:

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Dr. Merel Dalebout
Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow
School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)
University of New South Wales, Sydney
NSW 2052, Australia
Ph: 61-2-9385-8294
Office: Rm 503, Building D26
E-mail: m.dalebout@unsw.edu.au

Homepage at Dalhousie University, Canada : http://whitelab.biology.dal.ca/md/merel.htm
PDF versions of most publications up to October 2005 can be downloaded from this site.

See also Auckland University Lab, New Zealand:
http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/research/ecolevol/baker/index.htm

DNA surveillance website:
http://www.DNA-surveillance.auckland.ac.nz