Predators mitigate the destabilising effects of heatwaves on multitrophic stream communities.

Samuel R P-J Ross, Jorge García Molinos, Atsushi Okuda, Jackson Johnstone, Keisuke Atsumi, Ryo Futamura, Maureen A Williams, Yuichi Matsuoka, Jiro Uchida, Shoji Kumikawa, Hiroshi Sugiyama, Osamu Kishida, Ian Donohue

January 2022 Glob Chang Biol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions frequently emphasize the role of top predators in mitigating climate change effects, with phrases like 'buffer' and 'help keep ecosystems cool,' indicating strong support and interest. Many posts include calls to action, such as links to the full paper or promo videos, reflecting high engagement and recognition of the research's potential impact.

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Most discussions support the idea that predators have a buffering role during heatwaves, highlighting enthusiasm for the findings.

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Posts show a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm about the significance of the research, with many readers eager to learn more.

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Several posts reference specific aspects of the study, such as the experimental setup and implications, indicating deep involvement.

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The repeated mentions of the research's importance and calls for reading the full paper suggest a belief in its substantial ecological significance.

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Predators Buffer Climate Change Effects on Stream Ecosystems

Predators Buffer Climate Change Effects on Stream Ecosystems

Heatwaves destabilize algal communities when predators are absent, but predators mitigate these effects, highlighting their role in buffering climate change impacts in freshwater ecosystems.

Hokkaido Uni

January 12, 2022

582 views

Understanding Ecological Stability in a Changing Climate

Understanding Ecological Stability in a Changing Climate

This video explores integrative methods to analyze ecological stability, emphasizing how predators mitigate the destabilizing effects of heatwaves on stream communities. It highlights conservation strategies to maintain ecosystem resilience amid climate change.

ResponseDiversityNetwork

April 4, 2024

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  • Gill Raker
    @BranXpina (Twitter)

    HERE'S HOW TOP PREDATOR SPECIES MIGHT buffer climate change impacts on biodiversity: Study underscores the power of top predators to shape ecosystems—even helping to keep them cool during heatwaves…
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    September 27, 2022

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    @TCDZoology (Twitter)

    RT @SamRPJRoss: Great to see our recent @GlobalChangeBio paper recommended on @Facultyopinions today! Recommendation: https://t.co/90bTiuW6…
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    June 23, 2022

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    RT @SamRPJRoss: Great to see our recent @GlobalChangeBio paper recommended on @Facultyopinions today! Recommendation: https://t.co/90bTiuW6…
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    June 23, 2022

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    RT @SamRPJRoss: Great to see our recent @GlobalChangeBio paper recommended on @Facultyopinions today! Recommendation: https://t.co/90bTiuW6…
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    June 23, 2022

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  • Dr Sam Ross
    @SamRPJRoss (Twitter)

    Great to see our recent @GlobalChangeBio paper recommended on @Facultyopinions today! Recommendation: https://t.co/90bTiuW6Aa Full paper: https://t.co/Hd5bZwkyRg
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    June 23, 2022

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  • Dr. Maureen Williams
    @MoDubs11 (Twitter)

    RT @SamRPJRoss: And if after all that you want to read the paper, you can catch it at @GlobalChangeBio now: https://t.co/wfkdWyb5Iy (END)
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    January 12, 2022

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  • Dr Sam Ross
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    And if after all that you want to read the paper, you can catch it at @GlobalChangeBio now: https://t.co/wfkdWyb5Iy (END)
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    January 12, 2022

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  • Dr Sam Ross
    @SamRPJRoss (Twitter)

    You can see the promo video here: https://t.co/0ZdWaOx5n8 (12/14)
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    January 12, 2022

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  • Climate Change
    @Kings_Cambridge (Twitter)

    Predators mitigate the destabilising effects of heatwaves on multitrophic stream communities https://t.co/GHyYDGlVaG #climatechange
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    December 13, 2021

  • Dr Sam Ross
    @SamRPJRoss (Twitter)

    Want to know more? See the full paper here: https://t.co/wfkdWyb5Iy
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    December 5, 2021

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  • Climate Change
    @Kings_Cambridge (Twitter)

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    November 4, 2021

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  • Ian Donohue
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    November 3, 2021

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  • Dr. Maureen Williams
    @MoDubs11 (Twitter)

    RT @GlobalChangeBio: || NEW RESEARCH || Predators mitigate the destabilising effects of heatwaves on multitrophic stream communities
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    November 2, 2021

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  • Dr Sam Ross
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    November 2, 2021

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    @THJ1961 (Twitter)

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  • Global Change Biology
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  • Dr. Whitney Preisser
    @WCPreisser (Twitter)

    RT @MoDubs11: SO EXCITED to see this awesome paper by @SamRPJRoss (& lots of us) out in the world. Come see how predators are able to mitig…
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    October 28, 2021

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  • Dorothea Hug Peter
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    RT @molinos_jorge: We have a new paper on GCB on the compounded effects of predators and heat waves on stream community stability. Well don…
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  • Ian Donohue
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    RT @MoDubs11: SO EXCITED to see this awesome paper by @SamRPJRoss (& lots of us) out in the world. Come see how predators are able to mitig…
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    October 28, 2021

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  • Darren O'Connell
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    RT @MoDubs11: SO EXCITED to see this awesome paper by @SamRPJRoss (& lots of us) out in the world. Come see how predators are able to mitig…
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    October 28, 2021

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  • Dr. Maureen Williams
    @MoDubs11 (Twitter)

    SO EXCITED to see this awesome paper by @SamRPJRoss (& lots of us) out in the world. Come see how predators are able to mitigate the impacts of realistic future heatwaves. Check out the experimental set up below! :) https://t.co/f39xIJAOXs https://t.co/owg2HzWXKG
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    October 28, 2021

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    @aquaculchie99 (Twitter)

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    October 28, 2021

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    October 28, 2021

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    @Dar_OConnell (Twitter)

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    October 28, 2021

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  • Ian Donohue
    @donohueian (Twitter)

    RT @molinos_jorge: We have a new paper on GCB on the compounded effects of predators and heat waves on stream community stability. Well don…
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    October 28, 2021

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  • Dr Sam Ross
    @SamRPJRoss (Twitter)

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    October 28, 2021

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  • Dr Sam Ross
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    October 28, 2021

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  • Shin-Ichiro (Ichiro) Matsuzaki
    @Lake_sIchiro (Twitter)

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    October 27, 2021

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  • Jorge Garcia Molinos
    @molinos_jorge (Twitter)

    We have a new paper on GCB on the compounded effects of predators and heat waves on stream community stability. Well done @SamRPJRoss and all the team involved. It was a demanding experiment but also an awesome experience! https://t.co/n64fWhvF4n
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  • Climate Change
    @Kings_Cambridge (Twitter)

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events, like heatwaves, which could worsen the ecological effects of species loss, specifically predators.
  • This study found that when predator species are absent, heatwaves can destabilize algal communities in stream ecosystems, leading to homogenization.
  • The research highlights that the presence of predators can buffer these negative effects, emphasizing the need to conserve predator species to help mitigate climate change impacts.