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Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most vulnerable to climate change

Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most vulnerable to climate change
Phys.org Wednesday 12 August 2026, 00:20 UTC 1 min read
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Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change—offering practical guidance for conserving threatened species before declines become irreversible.

Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change—offering practical guidance for conserving threatened species before declines become irreversible.
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