What is eDNA?

Nature leaves a trail. Every living thing, from the soil microbes to a Blue Whale constantly sheds tiny traces of genetic material into its surroundings. We call this environmental DNA, or eDNA.

By analyzing a simple sample of water, soil, or sediment, we identify exactly which species have been present. This process turns environmental complexity into clear and auditable facts that help businesses manage their relationship with the natural world.

Traditional field surveys often rely on physically seeing or hearing animals, which can be slow, costly, and inconsistent. eDNA improves this process by being:

• Incredibly Sensitive: We detect rare or hidden species that conventional methods often overlook, such elusive animals like the Sunda Pangolin, Sunda Clouded Leopard, and the European eel.

• Comprehensive: Instead of counting a single group, one sample can reveal the health of the entire ecosystem, including the fungi and bacteria that act as the engine room of nature.

• Scalable: Our standardized process allows for monitoring across thousands of global sites to provide a ground-truth reality of your site health.

From the field to your dashboard
When you use our specialized kits to capture a sample, our labs sequence the DNA and cross-reference it against global databases. We then translate that biological complexity into actionable insights on the NatureMetrics Intelligence Platform.

Whether we are identifying a Malayan Tapir or tracking invasive species like the Common Carp before they become a liability, eDNA provides the high-definition intelligence needed to understand our impact and protect what matters.