Inia boliviensis isolate:18_3_S Genome sequencing
Inia boliviensis, the endemic Bolivian river dolphin, is threatened by anthropogenic activities including diversion of waterways for irrigation of agricultural fields, habitat degradation through deforestation, and the construction of hydroelectric dams. Within the department of Santa Cruz in Bolivia, conservation partners are committed to the capture and relocation of river dolphins that have been isolated through seasonally changing waterways. During these rescue attempts, tissue samples were taken, allowing for DNA extraction and whole-genome sequencing. This resource will benefit our understanding of I. boliviensis population genetics and structure and inform effective management of these vulnerable populations.