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Ms Aashna Sharma1, Dr Vineet Dubey1, Dr Jeyaraj Johnson1, Dr Kuppusamy Sivakumar1 1Wildlife Institute Of India, Dehradun, India Abstract: Macroinvertebrates are brilliant study organisms to understand climate change (CC) effects on the high-altitude lotic systems owing to low dispersal abilities and high environmental specificity. This study aimed at delineating Climate Sensitive Zones (CSZs) zones in…

Ms Pia Ricca1,2, Dr. Helen Wade3,4, Dr. Beth Scott1, Dr. Jared Wilson3 1University Of Aberdeen, Bangkok, Thailand, 2McGill University, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Canada, 3Marine Scotland Science, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 4Scottish Natural Heritage, Perth, United Kingdom Abstract: Until recently, knowledge of seabird movements has been rather restricted to the breeding season, yet pressures during the…

Prof David Booth1, Mr Mark McGrouther2, Dr Rob  Williams3, Dr Ash Fowler1,3 1University Of Technology, Sydney, Broadway, Australia, 2Australian=n Museum, Sydney, Australia, 3NSW DPI Fisheries, Mosman, Australia Abstract: Species distributions, their edges, and how these change through time are difficult to assess. Are field data accurate? Are multiple data sources required?  Here we assess historical…

Miss Isabel Pérez Postigo1, Prof. Dr. Jörg Bendix2, Dr. Heike Vibrans Lindemann3, Dr. Ramón Cuevas Guzmán1 1Universidad de Guadalajara, Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, 2Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Germany, 3Colegio de Postgraduados, Texcoco, Mexico Abstract: Disturbed areas are particularly prone to invasion by alien species. Though various hypothesis exist on the factors that influence invasive plant distribution, little…

Dr Nikki Phair1, Professor Sophie von der Heyden1 1Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa Abstract: Coastal systems are under threat worldwide from climate and anthropogenic pressures. Seagrasses are a poorly studied yet vital component of these systems, serving as spawning grounds and nurseries for ecologically and commercially important species. This study aimed to assess the vulnerability…

Mr David Uribe1, A.Prof. Patricio Pliscoff2, Prof. Solomon Dobrowski3, A.Prof. Gurutzeta Guillera-Arroita1, Prof. Brendan Wintle1 1The University Of Melbourne, School of Biosciences, Parkville, Australia, 2Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Departamento de Ecología & Instituto de Geografía, Santiago, Chile, 3University of Montana, Department of Forest Management, Missoula, United States of America Abstract: Reliable predictions of species…

Mr Ian Ondo1, Mr Samuel Pironon1 1Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London, United Kingdom Abstract: Factors shaping species distribution vary in space and time and operate at different geographic scales. Understanding and anticipating changes in species ranges is a major challenge for biogeographers and conservation biologists, especially in the context of global change. Species Distribution Models…

A/Prof Melissa Good1, Dr Lauren Divine2, Mr Aaron Poe3 1University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Sea Grant, Unalaska, United States, 2Ecosystem Conservation Office of the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island, St Paul Island, United States, 3Aleutian Bering Sea Islands LCC, Anchorage, United States Abstract: Alaska is experiencing among the most severe impacts of coastal environmental…

Mrs Keyssa Laidi1, Mr Abdelkader Bouahmed1, Mrs Fazia Krouchi1, Mr Federico Vessella2, Mr Bartolomeo Schirone2, Mr Arezki Derridj1 1Mouloud Mammeri University Of Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, , Algeria, 2DAFNE, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy Abstract: Quercus afares is an endemic tree species of Algeria and Tunisia, occupying a restricted areas where Mediterranean climate rules. It’s considered as…