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Discover the Unseen Deep Ocean

Revolutionary AI-driven eDNA analysis revealing hidden biodiversity in the abyss

About

Unlocking deep-sea secrets through revolutionary AI-powered eDNA analysis

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Deep Ocean Biodiversity

Abyssal plains, hydrothermal vents, and seamounts harbor undiscovered species critical for conservation strategies and biotechnological breakthroughs.

  • Non-invasive eDNA sampling from seawater and sediment
  • 18S rRNA and COI gene targeting for comprehensive detection
  • Discovery of novel eukaryotic taxa and ecological insights

The Challenge

Traditional analysis fails due to poor deep-sea representation in reference databases like SILVA, PR2, and NCBI.

Current limitations:

Misclassifications, unassigned reads, and biodiversity underestimation

QIIME2, DADA2, and mothur pipelines struggle with novel divergent taxa and excessive computational time.

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Our AI-Driven Solution

Deep learning and unsupervised learning classify eukaryotic taxa directly from raw eDNA reads

Minimized Database Dependency

Independent analysis without reference limitations

Reduced Processing Time

Optimized workflows for faster analysis

Novel Taxa Discovery

Revealing previously unknown species

Services

Comprehensive deep-sea eDNA analysis powered by cutting-edge AI technology

Water Walk: Training for a Hubble Mission

Deep-Sea Sampling

Routine voyages to collect sediment and water samples from hotspot regions

  • • Non-invasive eDNA extraction
  • • High-throughput sequencing
  • • Biodiversity assessment
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AI Classification

Deep learning identifies eukaryotic taxa directly from raw eDNA reads

  • • Sequence classification
  • • Abundance estimation
  • • Novel taxa discovery
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Ecosystem Monitoring

Continuous assessment and conservation strategy development

  • • Community structure analysis
  • • Conservation planning
  • • Impact assessment

Ready to Explore the Deep?

Partner with CMLRE to unlock the mysteries of deep-sea biodiversity using our revolutionary AI-driven eDNA analysis platform.

Contact

Ready to dive deep? Connect with CMLRE to revolutionize your deep-sea biodiversity research.

Get in Touch

Email

research@cmlre.gov.in

Phone

+91 484 253 0868

Address

CMLRE, Ministry of Earth Sciences
Kochi, Kerala, India

Our Research Stations

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