Glob Chang Biol June 2021 PMID 33660891

Climate-induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production.

Hubert du Pontavice, Didier Gascuel, Gabriel Reygondeau, Charles Stock, William W L Cheung

Mentions

31
Peak: 22 in Mar 2021
across 5 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

57,557
potential audience

Total likes

13

Video views

9

Mentions per month

Mar 2021 – Apr 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • Blogs2 articles
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a consensus on the serious ecological consequences of climate-driven declines in biomass flow, using words like 'severely affect' and 'fisheries' to emphasize urgency. Many posts cite the study's predictions of a 20% decrease in ocean biomass, highlighting its relevance to future ecosystem stability and resource management, with a tone that mixes concern and scientific support.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions highlight the severity and expected ecological impacts outlined in the publication, showing strong support and alignment.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate moderate interest, with some posts focusing on implications and others just sharing the findings without deep analysis.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific aspects of the study, such as biomass flow and predator effects, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The emphasis on potential ecosystem degradation and fisheries impacts suggests users believe this research has high significance for marine ecology and climate policy.

Abstract in brief

  • Climate change is expected to significantly disrupt marine food webs by reducing biomass flow, which could lead to fewer predators and lower overall ecosystem production.
  • The study uses a modeling approach to predict future changes in biomass and production globally under different climate scenarios, indicating a decline in predator populations and ecosystem health by 2090.
  • These changes are driven by decreased primary production, less efficient biomass transfer, and faster flow speeds, all of which may seriously impact future fisheries and marine biodiversity.

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UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/GZHAFsWJ0T via @GlobalChangeBio. Authors include @HubDuPontavice @Nuestracr @coru_ubc

Mar 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 6,348 followers View post →
Global Change Research Group
@pinskylab · X

Projections of faster and less efficient food webs suggest 20% less ocean consumer biomass as a result of unmitigated #climatechange Hubert du Pontavice, @DidierGascuel , William Cheung https://t.co/QPHuY7DjTp

Mar 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,018 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/fTUpdGpzUV #climatechange

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 953 followers View post →
Global Change Biology
@GlobalChangeBio · X

RT @SeaAroundUs: RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ec…

Mar 10, 2021 · 1 share · 18,453 followers View post →
Sea Around Us | Bluesky: @seaaroundus.org
@SeaAroundUs · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/VC6XoaHg1E via @GlobalChangeBio. Authors include @HubDuPontavice @Nuestracr @coru_ubc

Mar 9, 2021 · 1 share · 7,711 followers View post →
David J Suggett
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@oceaneverblue · X

Research: Climate-induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production. Pontavice et al. March 2024. https://t.co/ZIwMGE5507

Apr 12, 2024 · 279 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/fTUpdGpzUV #climatechange

May 8, 2021 · 953 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/fTUpdGpzUV #climatechange

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 953 followers View post →
Global Change Biology
@GlobalChangeBio · X

RT @SeaAroundUs: RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ec…

Mar 10, 2021 · 1 share · 18,453 followers View post →
Nereus Program
@nereusprogram · X

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Changing Ocean Research Unit
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Sea Around Us | Bluesky: @seaaroundus.org
@SeaAroundUs · X

RT @UBCoceans: RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/VC6XoaHg1E via @GlobalChangeBio. Authors include @HubDuPontavice @Nuestracr @coru_ubc

Mar 9, 2021 · 1 share · 7,711 followers View post →
Tyler Eddy
@tyzissou · X

RT @pinskylab: Projections of faster and less efficient food webs suggest 20% less ocean consumer biomass as a result of unmitigated #clima…

Mar 9, 2021 · 1 share · 1,258 followers View post →
Global Change Research Group
@pinskylab · X

Projections of faster and less efficient food webs suggest 20% less ocean consumer biomass as a result of unmitigated #climatechange Hubert du Pontavice, @DidierGascuel , William Cheung https://t.co/QPHuY7DjTp

Mar 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,018 followers View post →
Joannie Jomitol
@heyjoannie · X

Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/3nr7idF07t

Mar 9, 2021 · 407 followers View post →
UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social)
@UBCoceans · X

RESEARCH: Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/GZHAFsWJ0T via @GlobalChangeBio. Authors include @HubDuPontavice @Nuestracr @coru_ubc

Mar 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 6,348 followers View post →
Kenneth Timmis
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RT @GlobalChangeBio: JUST OUT Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem prod…

Mar 9, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,235 followers View post →
Graeme Cumming
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NWebster_Micro
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Prof Judith Smith
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David J Suggett
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GroveCarbon
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Gaël Mariani
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EcoForce Global
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Myrna Barjau Pérez Milicua
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Gianfranco Bologna
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Lennin Florez-Leiva
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Mar 8, 2021 · 14 shares · 408 followers View post →
Climate Change
@Kings_Cambridge · X

Climate‐induced decrease in biomass flow in marine food webs may severely affect predators and ecosystem production https://t.co/v0o3auTl3Z #climatechange

Mar 5, 2021 · 953 followers View post →