Evolutionary Biology of Marine Invasions Marine Evolution 2018, 15-17 May 2018, Strömstad, Sweden
We are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the symposium: Evolutionary Biology of Marine Invasions at the Marine Evolution 2018 Conference. Marine invasions represent natural experiments in evolution, as invasive species spread and adapt to novel environments. In addition, the introduction of novel species to marine systems can impact the evolutionary biology of resident species from the population to community to ecosystem levels. Often, these evolutionary changes can be very rapid and may take myriad forms, including physiological adaptation and behavioral changes to exploit new environments. Likewise, resident species may evolve quickly in response to strong selective forces exerted by invaders, leading to changes in resident populations, community interactions, and even their environments. However, the field of invasion processes and interactions has remained a "black-box" for many marine systems. As rates of anthropogenic transport around the globe increase, so do the spread and expansion of a multitude of species that would otherwise be geographically constrained. Discerning sources, timing, and vectors of invasive species are often main objectives in marine genetic studies, while elucidating the adaptive shifts and population dynamics is fundamental for biodiversity conservation and management of stocks. This session aims to advance the understanding of invasion mechanisms, local adaptation processes, and the interactions of introduced species with native populations and marine environments. Abstract submission deadline: 1 February 2018 For further details: http://cemeb.science.gu.se/activities/marine- evolution-2018 Contact E-mail: April Blakeslee, East Carolina University [email protected]; Katerina Vasileiadou, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research [email protected]
