A recent collective of experts proposed the creation of a formal Southern eDNA Society (SeDNAs) with the mission to “promote collaboration across science and industry in Australia and New Zealand for the advancement of best practice eDNA methods that enables adoption across government, private and community sector. SeDNAs is currently in an interim phase, with the formal process currently under development. The Society will be tripartisan, including members from researcher organisations, government and industry. This survey aims to gather a wider understanding of your eDNA research needs, opportunities and barriers to implementation, as well as to gauge your expectation and interest in joining SeDNAs. The survey consists of multiple choice 12 questions, which should not take you more than 5min to answer. Thank you for your time – your feedback is very valuable to us!

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* 1. Please select your state, territory, or NZ (if in NZ)

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* 2. What type of organisations do you currently work for?

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* 3. What best describes your interest in eDNA-based methods (select one)?

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* 4. Which eDNA application areas are of interest for your work (please select all that apply)

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* 5. What are your specific eDNA applications?

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* 6. Which sequencing technology do you use or would be interested in using?

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* 7. What are the key technical barriers you experience for routine adoption of eDNA-based methods? (please select all that apply)

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* 8. What are the key non-technical barriers you experience for routine adoption of eDNA-based taxa ID and surveillance? (please select all that apply)

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* 9. How would you like to engage with SeDNAs society? (please pick your preferred engagement)

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* 10. If you selected “Volunteer to help with developing the society’s activities” – how much time per month you would be able to spend on this?

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* 11. What benefits would provide the most value to you (please select 3)

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* 12. If SeDNA had a paid membership structure, please indicate an acceptable annual fee.

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* 13. Would you like to leave your contact details to stay up-to-date with future society’s activities?

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