DEECON – Unravelling population connectivity for sustainable fisheries in the Deep Sea

A European Science Foundation (ESF) project for the period may 2007 - June 2010. The project is aiming to unravel population structure and population connectivity in economically important deep-sea fish species, using molecular genetic markers, otolith microchemistry, and oceanographic modelling within a common statistical modeling framework. Deecon consists of partners from Portugal (DOP), Ireland (IR), United Kingdom (UK) and Norway (UIO-CEES and IMR) . Through the joining of individual strong research groups with a profound expertise within each field involved, the collaborative team represents a solid consortium with the unique opportunity to spearhead European research into new frontiers in the deep sea. Based on a well-balanced mix of proven technology and new approaches we will aquire new fundamental biological knowledge that will be put forward for developing scientifically sound management plans for one of the world's most valuable ecosystems.