Fish Pass Exhibits "Biodiversity DX" Solutions at Environmental DNA Society Yamaguchi Meeting ― Streamlining surveys with water sampling apps and reporting systems to promote social implementation ―

Fish Pass Environmental DNA Society Exhibit

Fish Pass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture; Representative Director: Shigehiro Nishimura), a provider of online recreational fishing ticket sales systems, announced on December 10 that it will participate as an exhibitor at the "8th Environmental DNA Society Yamaguchi Meeting," which begins today.

Under the banner of "Biodiversity DX," the company will exhibit its environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis services, as well as apps and kits designed to streamline surveys, and a reporting system that visualizes analysis results.

End-to-End Support from Survey to Data Management

The exhibit features high-precision "Environmental DNA Analysis Services," a "Water Sampling Kit" to reduce the physical burden of on-site sampling, a "Sampling App" that allows users to record metadata such as location and time via smartphone, and a "Reporting System" that maps and visualizes analysis data.

These tools aim to reduce the effort and errors associated with handwritten records, making it possible to quantitatively track ecosystem changes in specific regions.

Realizing "Regional River DX with a Cup of Water"

Fish Pass is exhibiting at this conference to promote the social implementation of environmental DNA technology.

Through demonstrations, the company will present concrete solutions to resolve challenges in field surveys and data management for environmental DNA technology, which is garnering attention for its role in biodiversity conservation and fishery resource management.

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Fish Pass Exhibits "Biodiversity DX" Solutions at Environmental DNA Society Yamaguchi Meeting ― Streamlining surveys with water sampling apps and reporting systems to promote social implementation ―

End-to-End Support from Survey to Data Management

Realizing "Regional River DX with a Cup of Water"

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