Abstract
We have seen a massive increase in genomics analysis methods that can be tailored into tools to determine and understand distributions of aquatic organisms across spatio-temporal scales and for predicting future distributions. Although analyses have improved our understanding of the biology and underlying dynamics in local populations, they are still greatly underused in practical conservation and resource management. I will present compelling examples of ‘from genomics to management’ based on research and advice on aquatic species (incl. Seatrout, Atlantic herring, Flat oyster, and others) with the aim to illustrate the transformational steps from ‘blue sky’ to ‘management action’.