Visual representation of a network of co-occurrence and the corresponding network of biotic interactions A new study led by researchers at Miguel B. Araújo Lab has pioneered a method for interpreting the complex network of species interactions within ecosystems. Their findings, published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution, offer a significant breakthrough in ecological research, showcasing a . . . [ Read More ]
Position available: PhD candidate in Community Ecology and Biogeography of Aquatic Ecosystems
Project description Global change is driving biodiversity loss at unprecedented rates constituting a global threat to human welfare and ecological stability. Consequences of such changes (e.g., warming, drought, salinization) are particularly pervasive in aquatic ecosystems (e.g., ponds, lakes, rivers). Ecosystem services (i.e., benefits provided to people, both directly and indirectly) by . . . [ Read More ]
Inaugural session of Natura Connect PT Think Thank
Miguel Araujo coordinates a Think Tank within the Natura Connect project, bringing together representatives of the public administration, universities, private sector, and NGOs to discuss the implementation of the European Biodiversity Strategy in Portugal. • Date: November 21, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm • Location: Évora • Participation is not open to the public This . . . [ Read More ]
Report “Biodiversidade 2030” published on paper
Last year, together with a team of five academics and the support of numerous experts dedicated to the environment, Miguel B. Araújo coordinated the first exhaustive reflection on the state of biodiversity conservation in Portugal titled: Biodiversity 2030: A New Agenda for Conservation under Climate Change. For the first time in a document of this nature, a prospective analysis was included on . . . [ Read More ]
Highly cited researcher 2023
Annually, since 2014: honoured to be included in the highly-cited researcher's cohort in environment and ecology. Many thanks to collaborators, students, and funders. . . . [ Read More ]
Species climate adaptations on land and sea
Latitudinal extent of realised and potential thermal ranges In a new study published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution, an international consortium of researchers led by Nikki Moore PhD student at McGill University, sheds light on how temperature shapes the living patterns of cold-blooded animals, revealing that marine species are more directly influenced by thermal limitations compared to . . . [ Read More ]
Multidimensional extreme weather events and their impacts on biodiversity
https://youtu.be/0IgwyxsNNyo?si=iN-o1lxgQsJgu5pJ The increase in intensity and duration of heat waves in the Caribbean and Central American regions over the last 80 years. The interaction between both dimensions is assessed by calculating the MCI, which represents the yearly average cumulative intensity. Climate change is a multifaceted phenomenon that defies simplistic measurements. While . . . [ Read More ]
New Research Reveals Vacant Niches as Key Predictor of Bird Invasion Risk
Representation of vacant niche ratio for a given guild. Each row represents a trophic structure (TS x, y and z). The filling (grey) represents maximum observed richness per trophic structure (left column) and minimum richness (right column) across grid cells (circles). All grid cells in the middle column show a vacant niche ratio of 0.5 yet they have different species richness (grey filling) due . . . [ Read More ]
Marine heatwaves last longer in deeper water
The world's oceans have reached their highest recorded temperatures in 2023, and it is forecasted that the intensity, duration, and frequency of marine heatwaves - defined as periods of elevated sea temperatures lasting at least five days - will continue to increase throughout the century. Until now, the impacts and projections of these events have focused on the sea surface, however, localized . . . [ Read More ]
Miguel Bastos Araújo elected member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
The Lisbon Academy of Sciences, founded in 1779, is a prestigious institution in Portugal with a rich history that spans over two centuries. It holds the distinction of being one of the oldest scientific academies in Europe. Since its establishment, the academy has been dedicated to advancing scientific research and fostering intellectual growth in Portugal. The Academy of Sciences actively . . . [ Read More ]