General presentation of the BELSPO funded vERSO (Ecosystem Resoponses to Changes in the Southern Ocean) project. More information on www.versoproject.be
A new atlas, providing the most thorough audit of marine life in the Southern Ocean, is published this week by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Leading marine biologists and oceanographers from all over the world spent the last four years compiling everything they know about ocean species from microbes to whales. It’s the first time that such an effort has been undertaken since 1969 when the American Society of Geography published its Antarctic Map Folio Series.
In an unprecedented international collaboration 147 scientists from 91 institutions across 22 countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the USA) combined their expertise and knowledge to produce the new Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean. More than 9000 species are recorded, ranging from microbes to whales. Hundreds of thousands of records show the extent of scientific knowledge on the distribution of life in the Southern Ocean. In 66 chapters, the scientists examine the evolution, physical environment, genetics and possible impact of climate change on marine organisms in the region.
Chief editor, Claude De Broyer, of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, said: “This is the first time that all the records of the unique Antarctic marine biodiversity, from the very beginnings of Antarctic exploration in the days of Captain Cook, have been compiled, analysed and mapped by the scientific community. It has resulted in a comprehensive atlas and an accessible database of useful information on the conservation of Antarctic marine life.”
Register of Antarctic Marine Species - AquaRESBruno Danis
RAMS (the Register of Antarctic Marine Species) is a free and open access database that contains taxonomic and biogeographic data for over 18,000 accepted Antarctic marine species. It is a community-driven project with a board of 60 editors. RAMS is part of the larger WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species) database. It serves as a taxonomic backbone for many Antarctic biodiversity projects and is aimed at supporting science, conservation, and management efforts. RAMS data is accessible on the biodiversity.aq website.
The document announces a workshop on Kenya's soda lakes to be held in December 2013. The workshop aims to bring together scientists who have studied various aspects of the soda lakes, including their geology, hydrology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. It will consist of oral and poster presentations over three days covering the lakes' formation and history, biodiversity and food webs, extremophiles and their applications, and conservation management. The organizers hope to attract more partners to contribute to the success of the workshop financially and through participation.
1) OBIS is a global open-access online database containing over 40 million records of marine species observations from over 1,600 datasets. It was established by the Census of Marine Life and is now managed by IOC-UNESCO.
2) OBIS contains biological occurrence data following Darwin Core standards including species names, locations, dates and environmental data. Users can access and visualize data through the OBIS website and web services.
3) OBIS data is used to study marine biodiversity patterns and changes. Over 900 papers have cited OBIS and its analysis has provided baselines on global sampling efforts, species richness indices, and distributions of invasive and threatened species.
This document discusses expanding the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) to integrate environmental data by developing an extended MeasurementOrFact extension. It outlines several options for how to link occurrence records to associated environmental measurements and facts in a way that is compatible with the Darwin Core Archive standard. The preferred option developed uses an event hierarchy and extended MeasurementOrFact extension with standardized parameters to flexibly link multi-level sampled events and measurements to occurrences while maintaining compatibility.
A new atlas, providing the most thorough audit of marine life in the Southern Ocean, is published this week by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). Leading marine biologists and oceanographers from all over the world spent the last four years compiling everything they know about ocean species from microbes to whales. It’s the first time that such an effort has been undertaken since 1969 when the American Society of Geography published its Antarctic Map Folio Series.
In an unprecedented international collaboration 147 scientists from 91 institutions across 22 countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the USA) combined their expertise and knowledge to produce the new Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean. More than 9000 species are recorded, ranging from microbes to whales. Hundreds of thousands of records show the extent of scientific knowledge on the distribution of life in the Southern Ocean. In 66 chapters, the scientists examine the evolution, physical environment, genetics and possible impact of climate change on marine organisms in the region.
Chief editor, Claude De Broyer, of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, said: “This is the first time that all the records of the unique Antarctic marine biodiversity, from the very beginnings of Antarctic exploration in the days of Captain Cook, have been compiled, analysed and mapped by the scientific community. It has resulted in a comprehensive atlas and an accessible database of useful information on the conservation of Antarctic marine life.”
Register of Antarctic Marine Species - AquaRESBruno Danis
RAMS (the Register of Antarctic Marine Species) is a free and open access database that contains taxonomic and biogeographic data for over 18,000 accepted Antarctic marine species. It is a community-driven project with a board of 60 editors. RAMS is part of the larger WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species) database. It serves as a taxonomic backbone for many Antarctic biodiversity projects and is aimed at supporting science, conservation, and management efforts. RAMS data is accessible on the biodiversity.aq website.
The document announces a workshop on Kenya's soda lakes to be held in December 2013. The workshop aims to bring together scientists who have studied various aspects of the soda lakes, including their geology, hydrology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. It will consist of oral and poster presentations over three days covering the lakes' formation and history, biodiversity and food webs, extremophiles and their applications, and conservation management. The organizers hope to attract more partners to contribute to the success of the workshop financially and through participation.
1) OBIS is a global open-access online database containing over 40 million records of marine species observations from over 1,600 datasets. It was established by the Census of Marine Life and is now managed by IOC-UNESCO.
2) OBIS contains biological occurrence data following Darwin Core standards including species names, locations, dates and environmental data. Users can access and visualize data through the OBIS website and web services.
3) OBIS data is used to study marine biodiversity patterns and changes. Over 900 papers have cited OBIS and its analysis has provided baselines on global sampling efforts, species richness indices, and distributions of invasive and threatened species.
This document discusses expanding the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) to integrate environmental data by developing an extended MeasurementOrFact extension. It outlines several options for how to link occurrence records to associated environmental measurements and facts in a way that is compatible with the Darwin Core Archive standard. The preferred option developed uses an event hierarchy and extended MeasurementOrFact extension with standardized parameters to flexibly link multi-level sampled events and measurements to occurrences while maintaining compatibility.
OBIS, a global biodiversity data-sharing platform for ABNJwardappeltans
OBIS as a potential contribution to a new implementing agreement to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). Presentation from the BBNJ side event at the IOC Assembly XXVIII, June 2015
Hazel A. Oxenford : Communicating Sargassum ForecastsRégion Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
Satellite remote sensing and estimation of the caribbean sea's sargassum surface area
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 2
Télédétection satellitaire, estimation de la surface en sargasses de la mer des Caraïbes, et retours d’expéditions
This document summarizes a study that developed habitat suitability models for four cephalopod species (Todaropsis eblanae, Illex coindetii, Eledone moschata, and Eledone cirrhosa) in the Strait of Sicily using data on species densities and environmental variables collected from 1998-2011. Generalized additive models were used to relate species presence/absence and abundance to depth, slope, rugosity, salinity, temperature, chlorophyll-a, and light levels. The models showed different habitat preferences between species that relate to environmental conditions. Predictive maps highlighted key habitat areas that can inform conservation efforts in the region. Further analysis of long-term trends is planned.
This document provides information about the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS), which aims to be a comprehensive global database of marine biodiversity and biogeographic data. OBIS's vision is to provide free and open access to biodiversity and biogeographic data on marine life. Its mission is to build and maintain a global alliance that facilitates access to and application of this data. The document outlines OBIS's support of biodiversity targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It also summarizes OBIS's global network structure, data holdings and services, including tools for data analysis, visualization and identifying Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas.
Comp Research Opportunities In Preservation TechnologyMary Striegel
NCPTT develops and implements technologies to preserve cultural resources through research. They focus on understanding material properties and deterioration mechanisms to develop new conservation treatments. NCPTT studies issues like air pollution effects on limestone and compares cleaners for headstones. They also test new treatments for problems like graffiti removal. The organization offers opportunities for preservation scientists through a joint faculty position between NCPTT and Northwestern State University. This allows the chemist to conduct research at NCPTT and teach part-time, advancing preservation technology applications.
This document outlines a study to monitor the health of marine ecosystems in Lokobe National Park in Madagascar. The study will conduct surveys of fish populations, coral health conditions, and oceanographic parameters to assess ecosystem health and determine if declines in coral health can be linked to environmental factors. Methods include rapid fish surveys, line transect surveys of coral cover and health, water quality testing, and GPS mapping. The goal is to establish long-term monitoring methods that can be conducted by students and researchers to track changes in the marine environment over time.
The document describes several citizen science programs at the California Academy of Sciences that engage youth and the public. The first program is a middle school science club that promotes science learning outside of school. It provides modules for coordinators to choose from. The Careers in Science intern program aims to increase diversity in science careers through hands-on field and lab experiences. Interns also participate in the LiMPETS program, which involves long-term coastal monitoring and data collection on species abundances. Finally, the Rocky Shore Partnership trains volunteers to teach tidepool ecology and contribute to ongoing monitoring.
International conférence on sargassum
Wednesday, October 23 rd
Results of the international Call “Sargassum”
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Mercredi 23 Octobre
Résultats de l’AAP international sargasses
Dr Frédéric Ménard IRD - France : Basic knowledge on Sargassum and overview o...Région Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
State of knowledge - biological, ecological and oceanographic data
Fundamental knowledge about sargassum and related micro-organisms
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 1
Connaissance fondamentale des algues sargasses et des micro-organismes associés
Biodiversity informatics for Polar Regions - how to transform data into knowl...Anton Van de Putte
This document summarizes Dr. Anton P. Van de Putte's presentation on transforming polar biodiversity data into knowledge. It discusses Belgium and Portugal's roles in the Antarctic Treaty and scientific cooperation in Antarctica. It then describes projects like the Census of Antarctic Marine Life that have made biodiversity data open access. The presentation highlights the Antarctic Biodiversity Portal and tools like the Antarctic Master Directory that integrate and analyze biodiversity data from the region. It emphasizes making research more visible through open data sharing and transforming data into knowledge products like the Atlas of Southern Ocean Marine Biodiversity.
This document outlines the California Academy of Sciences' new directions in citizen science. It discusses goals of engaging the public in active scientific research, creating projects with direct impacts, and providing varied levels of participation. Two pilot test cases are described: biodiversity surveys on Mt. Tamalpais with the Marin Municipal Water District, and intertidal monitoring at Pillar Point. The document reviews progress made and next steps to evaluate, pilot additional goals, launch a full project, and eventually scale up citizen science efforts.
Grahame Niles Assessing the Feasibility of Impact-Based Forecasting For Seaso...Région Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
Satellite remote sensing and estimation of the caribbean sea's sargassum surface area
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 2
Télédétection satellitaire, estimation de la surface en sargasses de la mer des Caraïbes, et retours d’expéditions
The vERSO project aims to study ecosystem responses to global change in the Southern Ocean using a multiscale approach. The project involves multiple Belgian and international partners [LIST OF PARTNERS] and will assess the impact of environmental changes on benthic taxa through various work packages, including studying connectivity and adaptation, trophic ecology, sensitivity and resilience, and integrative modeling. The goals are to better understand how Southern Ocean ecosystems may be modified by interacting stressors like temperature, pH, nutrients and food availability and to provide policy recommendations on the project's findings.
This document proposes a case study to monitor water quality in Vembanad Lake using remote sensing, modeling, and field observations. Vembanad Lake is an ecologically important water body in Kerala, India that has experienced increased pollution and disease outbreaks from development. The study aims to identify reservoirs of pathogenic vibrios like V. cholerae in the lake, understand their seasonal and spatial variation, and develop models to forecast disease outbreaks. Researchers will use remote sensing, field measurements, laboratory experiments, statistical modeling, and citizen science with local volunteers. The goals are to generate risk maps of outbreak areas, make recommendations to reduce pathogens and prevent disease, and engage communities through education programs.
This study assessed the biodiversity of finfish within and around the Admiral Cockburn Land and Sea National Park MPA near South Caicos. Underwater visual surveys were conducted at 6 sites inside and 6 sites outside the MPA boundary. Species abundance and diversity were calculated using density scores and Shannon-Wiener indices. Results found no significant difference in diversity between sites inside and outside the MPA. This suggests the MPA was not effectively protecting biodiversity, possibly due to being established without scientific planning or lack of connectivity between protected areas. While density scores provided abundance data, Shannon-Wiener indices were needed to accurately compare diversity between sites for MPA assessment.
The document discusses transforming 150 years of scientific observations from the Woods Hole Marine Region into an integrated data platform to enable new research. It summarizes that consolidating existing data, publications, specimens and field observations from 1825 to present into interoperable, semantic datasets will create a knowledge base to ask new questions. This platform will support identifying new model species, generating rich ecological profiles of species interactions, distributions and traits to refine ecological models and further surveys. The integrated data will benefit students, researchers, and the public through applications like identification keys, refined habitat modeling, and improved characterization of non-model species for multi-disciplinary research opportunities.
The document discusses ecosystems and biodiversity in freshwater systems like lakes and rivers. It provides background on freshwater ecosystems, defining and measuring biodiversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It also discusses threats to freshwater biodiversity, with one in three freshwater species threatened. The document then focuses on the Vembanad wetland system, the largest backwater in Kerala, India. It provides details on its geography and construction of a barrage that altered the ecosystem. It discusses monitoring the critical water and sediment quality of the wetland to understand impacts on its biodiversity and production dynamics.
This document summarizes upcoming science synthesis products from the Australian Climate and Ecosystems Analysis Synthesis (ACEAS) program that are relevant for land managers. ACEAS funds scientists and managers to collaborate on solutions to difficult ecosystem problems. It provides support from question definition through delivery, and advice linked to the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). Projects are rigorously selected by an international expert panel. Example projects include developing a national system to track changes in native plant communities over time and quantifying the vulnerability of Australian fire regimes to climate change impacts. Feedback indicates ACEAS has provided valuable networking and multi-disciplinary opportunities for productive, objective synthesis. Publications are emerging and more partnerships will further the program's goals.
State Action Plan June 2013 Briefing, Doug Beard, USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife. Department of Interior Climate Science Centers and National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on the impacts of extreme climate events on aquatic biogeochemical cycles and fluxes. The 6-day conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico and include oral and poster sessions as well as field trips. It will bring together over 30 invited speakers and around 100 additional poster presenters to discuss topics such as defining extreme climate events, measuring their impacts on carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles, how these events influence ecosystem structure and recovery, and management strategies to mitigate impacts.
OBIS, a global biodiversity data-sharing platform for ABNJwardappeltans
OBIS as a potential contribution to a new implementing agreement to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). Presentation from the BBNJ side event at the IOC Assembly XXVIII, June 2015
Hazel A. Oxenford : Communicating Sargassum ForecastsRégion Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
Satellite remote sensing and estimation of the caribbean sea's sargassum surface area
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 2
Télédétection satellitaire, estimation de la surface en sargasses de la mer des Caraïbes, et retours d’expéditions
This document summarizes a study that developed habitat suitability models for four cephalopod species (Todaropsis eblanae, Illex coindetii, Eledone moschata, and Eledone cirrhosa) in the Strait of Sicily using data on species densities and environmental variables collected from 1998-2011. Generalized additive models were used to relate species presence/absence and abundance to depth, slope, rugosity, salinity, temperature, chlorophyll-a, and light levels. The models showed different habitat preferences between species that relate to environmental conditions. Predictive maps highlighted key habitat areas that can inform conservation efforts in the region. Further analysis of long-term trends is planned.
This document provides information about the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS), which aims to be a comprehensive global database of marine biodiversity and biogeographic data. OBIS's vision is to provide free and open access to biodiversity and biogeographic data on marine life. Its mission is to build and maintain a global alliance that facilitates access to and application of this data. The document outlines OBIS's support of biodiversity targets under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It also summarizes OBIS's global network structure, data holdings and services, including tools for data analysis, visualization and identifying Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas.
Comp Research Opportunities In Preservation TechnologyMary Striegel
NCPTT develops and implements technologies to preserve cultural resources through research. They focus on understanding material properties and deterioration mechanisms to develop new conservation treatments. NCPTT studies issues like air pollution effects on limestone and compares cleaners for headstones. They also test new treatments for problems like graffiti removal. The organization offers opportunities for preservation scientists through a joint faculty position between NCPTT and Northwestern State University. This allows the chemist to conduct research at NCPTT and teach part-time, advancing preservation technology applications.
This document outlines a study to monitor the health of marine ecosystems in Lokobe National Park in Madagascar. The study will conduct surveys of fish populations, coral health conditions, and oceanographic parameters to assess ecosystem health and determine if declines in coral health can be linked to environmental factors. Methods include rapid fish surveys, line transect surveys of coral cover and health, water quality testing, and GPS mapping. The goal is to establish long-term monitoring methods that can be conducted by students and researchers to track changes in the marine environment over time.
The document describes several citizen science programs at the California Academy of Sciences that engage youth and the public. The first program is a middle school science club that promotes science learning outside of school. It provides modules for coordinators to choose from. The Careers in Science intern program aims to increase diversity in science careers through hands-on field and lab experiences. Interns also participate in the LiMPETS program, which involves long-term coastal monitoring and data collection on species abundances. Finally, the Rocky Shore Partnership trains volunteers to teach tidepool ecology and contribute to ongoing monitoring.
International conférence on sargassum
Wednesday, October 23 rd
Results of the international Call “Sargassum”
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Mercredi 23 Octobre
Résultats de l’AAP international sargasses
Dr Frédéric Ménard IRD - France : Basic knowledge on Sargassum and overview o...Région Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
State of knowledge - biological, ecological and oceanographic data
Fundamental knowledge about sargassum and related micro-organisms
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 1
Connaissance fondamentale des algues sargasses et des micro-organismes associés
Biodiversity informatics for Polar Regions - how to transform data into knowl...Anton Van de Putte
This document summarizes Dr. Anton P. Van de Putte's presentation on transforming polar biodiversity data into knowledge. It discusses Belgium and Portugal's roles in the Antarctic Treaty and scientific cooperation in Antarctica. It then describes projects like the Census of Antarctic Marine Life that have made biodiversity data open access. The presentation highlights the Antarctic Biodiversity Portal and tools like the Antarctic Master Directory that integrate and analyze biodiversity data from the region. It emphasizes making research more visible through open data sharing and transforming data into knowledge products like the Atlas of Southern Ocean Marine Biodiversity.
This document outlines the California Academy of Sciences' new directions in citizen science. It discusses goals of engaging the public in active scientific research, creating projects with direct impacts, and providing varied levels of participation. Two pilot test cases are described: biodiversity surveys on Mt. Tamalpais with the Marin Municipal Water District, and intertidal monitoring at Pillar Point. The document reviews progress made and next steps to evaluate, pilot additional goals, launch a full project, and eventually scale up citizen science efforts.
Grahame Niles Assessing the Feasibility of Impact-Based Forecasting For Seaso...Région Guadeloupe
International conférence on sargassum
Thursday, October 24th, 2019
Day 1 - State of knowledge on Sargassum algae
Satellite remote sensing and estimation of the caribbean sea's sargassum surface area
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Conférence Internationale sur les Sargasses
Jeudi 24 octobre - Journée 1
État des lieux sur la connaissance des algues sargasses
Table-ronde 2
Télédétection satellitaire, estimation de la surface en sargasses de la mer des Caraïbes, et retours d’expéditions
The vERSO project aims to study ecosystem responses to global change in the Southern Ocean using a multiscale approach. The project involves multiple Belgian and international partners [LIST OF PARTNERS] and will assess the impact of environmental changes on benthic taxa through various work packages, including studying connectivity and adaptation, trophic ecology, sensitivity and resilience, and integrative modeling. The goals are to better understand how Southern Ocean ecosystems may be modified by interacting stressors like temperature, pH, nutrients and food availability and to provide policy recommendations on the project's findings.
This document proposes a case study to monitor water quality in Vembanad Lake using remote sensing, modeling, and field observations. Vembanad Lake is an ecologically important water body in Kerala, India that has experienced increased pollution and disease outbreaks from development. The study aims to identify reservoirs of pathogenic vibrios like V. cholerae in the lake, understand their seasonal and spatial variation, and develop models to forecast disease outbreaks. Researchers will use remote sensing, field measurements, laboratory experiments, statistical modeling, and citizen science with local volunteers. The goals are to generate risk maps of outbreak areas, make recommendations to reduce pathogens and prevent disease, and engage communities through education programs.
This study assessed the biodiversity of finfish within and around the Admiral Cockburn Land and Sea National Park MPA near South Caicos. Underwater visual surveys were conducted at 6 sites inside and 6 sites outside the MPA boundary. Species abundance and diversity were calculated using density scores and Shannon-Wiener indices. Results found no significant difference in diversity between sites inside and outside the MPA. This suggests the MPA was not effectively protecting biodiversity, possibly due to being established without scientific planning or lack of connectivity between protected areas. While density scores provided abundance data, Shannon-Wiener indices were needed to accurately compare diversity between sites for MPA assessment.
The document discusses transforming 150 years of scientific observations from the Woods Hole Marine Region into an integrated data platform to enable new research. It summarizes that consolidating existing data, publications, specimens and field observations from 1825 to present into interoperable, semantic datasets will create a knowledge base to ask new questions. This platform will support identifying new model species, generating rich ecological profiles of species interactions, distributions and traits to refine ecological models and further surveys. The integrated data will benefit students, researchers, and the public through applications like identification keys, refined habitat modeling, and improved characterization of non-model species for multi-disciplinary research opportunities.
The document discusses ecosystems and biodiversity in freshwater systems like lakes and rivers. It provides background on freshwater ecosystems, defining and measuring biodiversity at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. It also discusses threats to freshwater biodiversity, with one in three freshwater species threatened. The document then focuses on the Vembanad wetland system, the largest backwater in Kerala, India. It provides details on its geography and construction of a barrage that altered the ecosystem. It discusses monitoring the critical water and sediment quality of the wetland to understand impacts on its biodiversity and production dynamics.
This document summarizes upcoming science synthesis products from the Australian Climate and Ecosystems Analysis Synthesis (ACEAS) program that are relevant for land managers. ACEAS funds scientists and managers to collaborate on solutions to difficult ecosystem problems. It provides support from question definition through delivery, and advice linked to the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN). Projects are rigorously selected by an international expert panel. Example projects include developing a national system to track changes in native plant communities over time and quantifying the vulnerability of Australian fire regimes to climate change impacts. Feedback indicates ACEAS has provided valuable networking and multi-disciplinary opportunities for productive, objective synthesis. Publications are emerging and more partnerships will further the program's goals.
State Action Plan June 2013 Briefing, Doug Beard, USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife. Department of Interior Climate Science Centers and National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on the impacts of extreme climate events on aquatic biogeochemical cycles and fluxes. The 6-day conference will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico and include oral and poster sessions as well as field trips. It will bring together over 30 invited speakers and around 100 additional poster presenters to discuss topics such as defining extreme climate events, measuring their impacts on carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles, how these events influence ecosystem structure and recovery, and management strategies to mitigate impacts.
This document is a course catalogue for a 2013 course on water resources. The course examines hydrologic processes, water usage, management, and conservation issues globally and in Jordan. Students will learn about environmental, social, and political impacts of water resources, current trends, and climate change impacts. The course uses two textbooks and references additional resources. It is taught by Prof. Ali El-Naqa and assesses students with homework, exams, and a final project.
This 3-credit course examines water resources issues in Jordan and worldwide. Students will learn about the hydrologic cycle, water usage, management and policy, as well as challenges like water scarcity, pollution, and climate change impacts. The course utilizes textbooks on water resource principles and hydrology, is taught by Dr. Ali El-Naqa, and includes exams, homework, and a final project on topics like water projects in Jordan or groundwater assessment.
This document outlines a proposed study examining the effects of increased temperature and changes to hydroperiod on California vernal pool communities. The study will use mesocosms to simulate vernal pools under different temperature and hydroperiod treatments. It is hypothesized that increased temperature and shorter/later hydroperiods will decrease macroinvertebrate and zooplankton diversity. The experimental design involves warming mesocosms and manipulating hydroperiod timing and duration. Communities will be sampled biweekly and analyzed to understand impacts of climate change on these temporary freshwater ecosystems.
Keynote Presentation: Chris O’Brien, Regional Coordinator, Bay of Bengal LME ...Iwl Pcu
1) The document discusses open ocean science activities supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), including species inventories, ecosystem modeling, oceanography, and productivity studies.
2) GEF open ocean science activities are few and aim to answer governance questions and support other initiatives. They include basic data collection, risk assessments, technological development, and socioeconomic analyses.
3) Emerging issues for open ocean science highlighted in the document include climate change, life histories of transboundary stocks, and multiple stressors on coupled social-ecological systems. Ensuring scientific rigor, coordination, communication, and use of information are also emphasized.
This document discusses Deltares' research program on next generation information tools. It focuses on four main research lines: 1) operational water quality forecasting tools using models like Delft-FEWS, 2) catchment to coast modelling tools to link sources to water quality, 3) aquatic ecosystem modelling beyond primary production, and 4) monitoring strategies and data/information management systems to integrate monitoring data and models. The overall goals are to provide state-of-the-art models and tools to support water, soil and sediment management and to work with open source software communities.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE TANK CASCADESDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made at the Conference on ‘Cascade Ecology & Management – 2021’ held on 17-18 September 2021, Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE TANK CASCADESDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made at the Conference on ‘Cascade Ecology & Management – 2021’
17-18 September, 2021
Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The presentation introduced a new definition for tank cascade ecology
DSD-INT 2019 DANUBIUS-RI the Scientific Agenda-BradleyDeltares
Presentation by Chris Bradley (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom), at the DANUBIUS Modelling Workshop, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2019. Friday, 8 November 2019, Delft.
Presentation on the social aspects of managing soils, environmental flows and groundwater in Pakistan and southern NSW by Dr Catherine Allan (CSU) to a joint Riverina and NSW branch workshop of Soil Science Australia at Wagga Wagga on 2 May 2019.
The document summarizes the DEVOTES project, which aims to develop innovative tools to assess marine biodiversity and environmental status in European seas. It has 7 work packages to 1) understand human and climate impacts on biodiversity, 2) evaluate socioeconomic implications of environmental policies, 3) test and develop biodiversity indicators, 4) improve modeling tools, 5) develop new monitoring techniques, 6) integrate assessments, and 7) disseminate results. The project involves 23 partners across Europe and will run from 2012-2016 with a budget of 12 million euros to provide decision-makers with improved understanding and management of marine ecosystems.
This document discusses coordinating access to multidisciplinary Earth and ocean data through environmental research infrastructures. It describes the European Multidisciplinary Seafloor Observatory (EMSO) which provides coordinated ocean observations across Europe. EMSO and other infrastructures like Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) and the United States' Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) collaborate through projects like CoopEUS to analyze gaps, test interoperability, and develop use cases like modeling tsunami events. International cooperation is important for assembling comprehensive datasets to study complex Earth and ocean processes.
This document provides the syllabus for an AP Environmental Science course taught at Roswell High School in Roswell, Georgia. The summary includes:
- The course covers environmental science principles and concepts through lectures, labs, projects and case studies. It prepares students to take the AP Environmental Science exam.
- Key topics include ecosystems, evolution, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, population dynamics, land use, energy resources, pollution and sustainability. The course emphasizes understanding Earth's interconnected systems and human impacts.
- Requirements include regular reading assignments, problem sets, laboratory investigations, projects and exams. Labs constitute at least 20% of instructional time.
This document is a thesis submitted by Louise Kjær-Hansen to the University of Copenhagen examining the impacts of human use on species. The thesis contains two parts: the first reviews literature on trait-selective harvesting and finds changes in traits in 68% of species reviewed, with horn size decreasing 10.7% on average in harvested ungulates. The second examines population trends using the Living Planet Index, finding declines of 25% globally, 90% in the Afrotropics, and 35% in protected areas for utilized species. The impacts demonstrated illustrate an undesirable future for biodiversity unless conservation strategies are improved by closer collaboration between policy and science to achieve sustainability goals.
The document discusses the Rivers of the Anthropocene project which examines how human activities have impacted river systems since 1750. Phase 1 focuses on the Ohio River and River Tyne. An international team of researchers from different disciplines will compare the ecological, social, and environmental histories of the rivers. In January 2014, the team will hold a conference to share findings and develop models to integrate scientific and humanities approaches to studying long-term human-river interactions. The project aims to further understanding of current environmental issues.
The document summarizes a research project assessing coastal uplift and habitat changes in a glacially influenced estuary system. The project aims to update land-level change models, measure coastal uplift at non-bedrock sites, study emergent vegetation and substrates, monitor biological diversity, and engage citizen scientists through education and outreach efforts. The intended users include local governments and tribes who will use the results for decision making.
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This document summarizes the work of the Marine Biology Lab at the Université Libre de Bruxelles led by Bruno Danis. It describes the lab's research focusing on various topics related to marine biology in Antarctica such as symbiosis, eco-physiology, biogeography, and biodiversity informatics. It lists the biological models, approaches, and objectives for each research topic. It also provides information on the lab's partners, funding, timelines, and publications. The lab operates the biodiversity.aq ecosystem which includes tools and databases for taxonomy, occurrences, an atlas, field guides, and microbial data.
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2. and another Accronym…
vERSO: Ecosystem Responses to global change: a
multiscale approach in the Southern Ocean
3. Who’s onboard (partners)
• ULB (lead): Chantal De Ridder, Bruno Danis & Philippe Dubois
• UGent: Ann Van Reusel
• KUL: Filip Volckaert
• VUB: Frank Dehairs
• ULg: Gilles Lepoint
• RBINS: Anton Van de Putte
• MNHN: Marc Eléaume & Nadia Améziane
• UB: Bruno David & Thomas Saucède
4. Who’s onboard (followup)
• Hilde Eggermont (Belgian Biodiversity Platform, BE)
• François André (SPF Environment, BE)
• Steven Chown (Monash University, AUS)
• Huw Griffiths (British Antarctic Survey, UK)
• Julian Gutt (Alfred Wegener Institute, DE)
• Guillaume Lecointre (Museum National d’Histoire
Naturelle, FR)
5. Context
• SO experiencing fast-paced environmental changes
• Potential far-reaching modifications of ecosystem functions
• Multiple, interacting stressors: t°, pH, sedimentation,
nutrients, food resources,…
• Little information on benthic systems
• RoI: WAP and TA
• New SCAR SRPs (AntERA, AntECO)
6. Objectives
• Assess the impact on various benthic taxa
• Multiscale, integrated approach
• Research on connectivity and adaptation, trophic
ecology, sensitivity and resilience, modelisation
8. WP1: Connectivity and Adaptation
• identify the contemporaneous and past connectivities in nematods,
amphipods, echinoderms and fishes
• identify and understand the dispersal-related processes that explain
the distribution patterns and biodiversity
• assess relative importance of environmental and dispersal-related
explanatory variables in determining distribution and biodiversity
patterns.
• microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA markers
• specific spatio-temporal molecular patterns will be used to expand
the predictive power and resolution of the models
9. WP2: Trophic Ecology
• delineate general trophic web structure and carbon pathways
• assess trophic variability
• estimate the adaptative potential of communities to future
trophic changes
• characterise primary production and fluxes to the sea floor,
energy flow through the benthic food web and trophic niches
• stable isotope tracing experiments or natural isotopic ratios
and fatty acid compositions
10. WP3: Sensitivity and Resilience
• assess the combined effects of temperature, acidification, and food quality
and quantity on nutrient fluxes, metabolism and functional structure
• prokaryotes, nematodes, amphipods and echinoids
• food sources enriched in heavy stable isotopes of C and N will be used to
trace their fate in the trophic web.
• characterise energy metabolism and acid-base balance
• output of these experiments will be used in the interpretation of WP2 and
WP4
• resilience analysis based on available long-term data and on modelling
using sensitivity, connectivity and trophic ecology data
11. WP4: Integrative modelling
• run predictive models
• species distribution models (SDMs) and dynamic models
• integrate biogeographical, connectivity, trophic, sensitivity
and environmental data
• fine-scale data will be used to validate predictive SDMs
• dual role in vERSO: science driver and integrator
12. WP5: Valorisation
• publication of scientific and Data papers
• transfer information to policy-makers, through Antarctic Environments
Portal (www.environments.aq), CCAMLR, or the ATCM - CEP
• mentor young scientists and ongoing networking activities with APECS
• increase the use of new tools, methods and technologies
• create and maintain an attractive website targeting different
(non-)expertise groups
• organise vERSO symposium, back-to-back with SCAR Biology
Symposium 2017
13. More info
• http://biomar.ulb.ac.be/projects/verso/
• dedicated website yet to be deployed… stay tuned!