Ep. 10: Ocean currents create invisible barriers for marine forests on the move

Ep. 10: Ocean currents create invisible barriers for marine forests on the move

We dive into the world of marine forests—including seagrasses and brown macroalgae—and discover how ocean currents dictate their survival amidst climate change. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research that combines species distribution models with biophysical connectivity models to predict how these critical ecosystems will redistribute under end-of-century climate scenarios.

Ep. 9: Marine aquaculture can resist climate change if we meet the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target

This research reveals that while marine aquaculture could remain largely unimpacted if the Paris Agreement’s target is met, over 90% of current production regions face significant climate exposure under higher emission scenarios. These findings provide a data-driven roadmap for global food security, distinguishing between regions that must adapt current practices and those with untapped potential for sustainable growth.

Ep. 8: Poleward and deeper: The future of cold-water coral ecosystems

Cold-water corals, the architects of the deep sea, are facing a future in flux. In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking global study revealing how the planet’s cold-water coral species are likely to move, adapt, or decline as the oceans warm and acidify. Using cutting-edge machine learning models, we mapped present-day diversity hotspots and forecasted dramatic poleward and depthward shifts under contrasting climate scenarios.

Ep. 7: Trophic convergence in marine vertebrates

Sea Change Ep. 7 Biodiversity Data Science Dive into the fascinating concept of trophic convergence in marine vertebrate communities worldwide. Our sources reveal a compelling finding: marine communities in similar environments exhibit similar feeding strategies, or "trophic guilds," despite their potentially diverse evolutionary origins. This research systematically confirms the existence of functionally analogous trophic communities on a global scale.

Ep. 6: Brazilian soft coral extinction on Trindade Island due to climate change

Sea Change Ep. 6 Biodiversity Data Science [https://www.biodiversitydatascience.com/] Our journey takes us to the remote Trindade Island in the Southwestern Atlantic.