I was invited to present and describe how #functionaltraits can be used to document changes in #ecosystemfunction in response to disturbance. We need to ‘turn existing data into insight’ and ‘move beyond species’ to inform marine spatial planning with a focus on safeguarding ecosystem services. 🌏🧪🦑

Reflecting on my own functional work it is clear traits like longevity, morphology and mobility can help us predict how species react to disturbance and describe how, if at all, repopulation can occur. #FunctionalEcology can be used as a tool to explore the trajectory of disturbed ecosystems. 🧪🦑🌎

Looking for contributions of innovative methodologies and case studies demonstrating how ecosystem services can enhance decision support tools and multidisciplinary approaches to support: marine spatial planning, OWF development, MPA implementation and coexistence of maritime uses
#MarineEcology

Looking for contributions of innovative methodologies and case studies demonstrating how ecosystem services can enhance decision support tools and multidisciplinary approaches to support: marine spatial planning, OWF development, MPA implementation and coexistence of maritime uses
#MarineEcology

Thank you so much!

#addOcean

In addition, view my profile from an interview last year detailing my personal career path in science! 🧪🦑
#marineecology
#internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience
#womeninscience
#marinelife

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Hi Eryn, I would like to be added to the science feed. I am a Marine Ecologist currently studying the effects of offshore windfarms on benthic ecosystems using a functional trait approach. I have also focused on studying deep sea ecosystems. My project: www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life...

Perfect thanks for the helpful tip!

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to start posting.

Hello, can you add me to this group please? #MarineEcology