Centre for MArine Science - Special Seminar - 'Tales Told by Dead Shells: Paleobiological Approaches to Historical Ecology and Conservation'

Event Details

Date:

Monday, 19 August 2019 - Monday, 19 August 2019

Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Room:

257

UQ Location:

Goddard Building (St Lucia)

URL:

https://marine.uq.edu.au/content/seminar-series

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Hi everyone,
the Centre for Marine Science is hosting a Special Seminar today, Monday 19th August at 3 pm, in Goddard 257.

Our speaker is visiting academic Professor Michal Kowalewski, from the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Florida
The title of his talk is: “Tales Told by Dead Shells: Paleobiological Approaches to Historical Ecology and Conservation”
Abstract:
There is a growing realization that the youngest fossil record (the past centuries and millennia) can provide critical insights into the natural state and long-term stability of ecosystems that are currently deteriorating due to human impacts. Using case studies from Mexico, USA, and Italy, we demonstrate that dead skeletal remains such as shells of aquatic mollusks provide a rich biological record of previous centuries and millennia. These records can be used to improve our understanding of natural ecosystems, including their past history and current state. The knowledge gained using this novel approach (Conservation
Paleobiology) makes it possible to assess the long-term stability of natural systems, measure the magnitude of recent changes resulting from human impacts, and evaluate the efficacy of restoration efforts.

We hope to see you there!
The Centre for Marine Sciences
https://marine.uq.edu.au/content/seminar-series
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