Complex genetic structure revealed in the circum-Antarctic broadcast spawning sea urchin Sterechinus neumayeri

This study was funded by the Australian Government through an Australian Antarctic Science Grant (AAS 3051). We thank the Australian Antarctic Division for logistical and operational support for the project, and the Casey 08/09 and Davis 09/10 marine teams, especially Jonny Stark, Glenn Johnstone, Chris Gillies, Ben Coombe, Simon Reeves, Patti Virtue, Natalie Moltschaniwskyj and Bianca Sfiligoj. We also thank Adam Smolenski (University of Tasmania) for support with the molecular laboratory analysis.