OCEANS
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eCODE Genomics
Environmental DNA Intelligence
The eDNA platform that grows with your program. Standardized, buildable, and decision-ready across every ecosystem you monitor.
Every organism leaves DNA in its environment. eDNA metabarcoding captures this signal from water, sediment, soil, and air—detecting hundreds of species simultaneously, non-invasively, and across the tree of life. eCODE Genomics delivers standardized intelligence for data-driven ecological decision-making.
Full Service eDNA Metabarcoding
From sample to intelligence. We provide everything from study design through laboratory analysis, bioinformatics, and standard reporting – delivering biodiversity intelligence at every scale.
Study Design &
Consultation
Before any samples, we assist you in designing a program that will hold up scientifically and defensibly. We help to guide your sample strategy, site selection, and statistical power analysis.
Laboratory &
Bioinformatics
End-to-end processing covers extraction, sequencing on the Illumina NovaSeq X, automated cloud pipelines, and validated taxonomic reference databases. All processing remains in Canada.
Standardized
Reporting
Biodiversity intelligence reports built for regulatory submission, long-term comparability, and OCAP®-aligned data sovereignty.
OCEANS
Discover our VeriSeq™ Oceans core panel. Standardized, reproducible marine eDNA metabarcoding for coastal and offshore environments.
FRESHWATER
Leverage our VeriSeq™ Freshwater core panel for lake, river, and watershed monitoring. Designed to support fisheries programs and community-led stewardship.
TERRESTRIAL
Expand your biodiversity intelligence onto terrestrial monitoring through our Custom Track, supporting comprehensive ecosystem assessments.
Built for Your Mandate
First Nations Programs | Government and Regulatory | Consultants and NGOs
From sample to intelligence. We provide everything from study design through laboratory analysis, bioinformatics, and standard reporting – delivering biodiversity intelligence at every scale.
Waters and Land Management
eCODE provides Guardian-ready field kits that require no refrigeration, making remote deployment simple. We deliver OCAP®-aligned data management and accessible reporting, ensuring your biodiversity intelligence remains fully protected under Canadian Data Sovereignty
Rigorous Regulatory Compliance
eCODE offers audit-ready data for multi-decade monitoring obligations. Our unique kit-and-service procurement bundles satisfy federal goods-and-services frameworks, fully aligning with Treasury Board data residency policies to keep sensitive ecosystem intelligence secure.
Predictable Reporting and Grant-Cycle pricing
eCODE delivers rapid, predictable turnarounds for EIA-ready reporting alongside scalable lab capacity. For ENGOs, we offer grant-friendly pricing and expert formatting for OBIS, GBIF, and FAIR-compliant open-data repositories. Check out our comprehensive data!
100% Canadian Data Sovereignty
At eCODE Genomics, your sensitive environmental intelligence never crosses borders. We guarantee complete domestic control over your data and information, ensuring your projects are securely managed from start to finish, right here in Canada.
The VeriSeq™ Platform
The VeriSeq™ platform is a uniquely buildable eDNA metabarcoding architecture designed to adapt seamlessly to your program’s exact needs.
VeriSeq™ Custom
Quote Based
VeriSeq™ Core
CAD $295 /sample
VeriSeq™ Enhanced
+ $40 /module
Field Kits & Sample Collection
Simple, standardized kits designed for field technicians, Indigenous Guardians, and environmental consultants. We offer kits to suit a range of field deployments, and no freezing or refrigeration is required during transit.
Stand-alone Use
Syringe method, deploy with any standard water collection protocol.
Vacuum-filtration
Compatible with Smith-Root, Ocean Diagnostics, and other methods.
Standardized by Design
Data Sovereignty
OCAP® Aligned
Illumina NovaSeq X
Procurement-Ready
Species at Risk Monitoring
Accurately track rare, cryptic, and threatened species without disruptive physical trapping. We provide non-invasive, highly sensitive biodiversity intelligence that seamlessly integrates into Environmental Impact Assessments and long-term conservation tracking programs.
Aquaculture Monitoring
Safeguard marine and freshwater facilities with targeted pathogen surveillance. Our standardized pipelines detect harmful threats early, offering decision-ready reporting to protect commercial stocks and surrounding natural habitats from outbreaks.
Open-Data Formatting
Maximize your grant impact and meet federal data-sharing mandates. We offer structured data export for OBIS, GBIF, and FAIR-compliant repositories as an optional add-on, bridging the gap between rigorous science and accessible public knowledge.
eCODE Credibility & Leadership
eCODE Genomics is a Canadian full-service environmental DNA laboratory that provides precision biodiversity intelligence at every scale. Led by Dr. Kristen Westfall and Prof. Andrew Cameron, our team brings decades of experience in genomic sequencing and molecular ecology to the forefront of environmental monitoring.
Our methodology is rooted in scientific rigor. We specialize in end-to-end eDNA metabarcoding—from high-efficiency field kits to decision-ready reports. By leveraging state-of-the-art Illumina NovaSeq X technology, we offer unprecedented depth and sensitivity in species detection across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
We believe that biodiversity data should be accessible and standardized. Our VeriSeq™ platform is designed to be buildable, allowing monitoring programs to start with a robust core and expand as project requirements evolve, all while maintaining strict year-over-year comparability.
Dr. Kristen Westfall
Dr. Kristen Westfall spent ten years as a research scientist at the DFO Pacific Biological Station. Her deep insider understanding of federal regulatory requirements and public-sector procurement rules ensures eCODE delivers the rigorous, defensible data that government and consulting programs demand.
Prof. Andrew Cameron
As a Professor at the University of Regina and an affiliate of the Institute for Microbial Systems and Society, Prof. Andrew Cameron provides profound peer credibility. He anchors our scientific direction, reference-database curation, and adherence to top-tier open-science mandates.
