4. Conclusions
The set of validated 7944 SNPs effectively separated the western
Baltic cod sample (KIEL) from the eastern samples (G1 and G2).
The two samples fromthe eastern Baltic (G1 and G2)were not clearly
distinguishable from each other indicating that they belong to the
same, eastern subpopulation.
No evidence of inbreeding was found in the analysed samples using
FIS statistics.
The observed genetic differences between eastern and western Baltic
populations of cod provide further justification for their separate
management for fisheries and ecological purposes