Anthony Ricciardi, McGill University
Associate Professor
Biology
Montreal, Quebec
tony.ricciardi@mcgill.ca
Office:
(514) 398-4089
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We are living in a period of Earth's history characterized by an unprecedented mass invasion event. Plants and animals are being rapidly shuttled from one continent to another, using vectors and pathways created by human travel and trade.
Many introduced species are unsuccessful invaders...
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Many introduced species are unsuccessful invaders...
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Bio/Research
We are living in a period of Earth's history characterized by an unprecedented mass invasion event. Plants and animals are being rapidly shuttled from one continent to another, using vectors and pathways created by human travel and trade.
Many introduced species are unsuccessful invaders (they fail to build sustainable populations), and most of those that do invade have undetectable impacts, while others can cause dramatic changes to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Ecologists are searching for ways to predict the success and impact of invaders.
Most of this work has focused on terrestrial systems. However, freshwater and coastal marine environments are being invaded at exponential rates. Aquatic invasions can degrade habitats, disrupt water supply systems, damage fisheries, and threaten native biodiversity. Presently, resource managers lack reliable methods to anticipate and prioritize aquatic invasion threats.
My research seeks to develop a predictive understanding of aquatic invasions, using a combination of field experiments, empirical modelling and meta-analysis. I have been fortunate to work with excellent students who have made important contributions toward this goal. I encourage prospective students to contact me about the possibility of working in my lab. I supervise MSc and PhD candidates through McGill's Biology graduate program. If you are highly motivated and committed to ecological research, then send me your CV and a letter describing your research interests and how they relate to our objectives:
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Many introduced species are unsuccessful invaders (they fail to build sustainable populations), and most of those that do invade have undetectable impacts, while others can cause dramatic changes to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Ecologists are searching for ways to predict the success and impact of invaders.
Most of this work has focused on terrestrial systems. However, freshwater and coastal marine environments are being invaded at exponential rates. Aquatic invasions can degrade habitats, disrupt water supply systems, damage fisheries, and threaten native biodiversity. Presently, resource managers lack reliable methods to anticipate and prioritize aquatic invasion threats.
My research seeks to develop a predictive understanding of aquatic invasions, using a combination of field experiments, empirical modelling and meta-analysis. I have been fortunate to work with excellent students who have made important contributions toward this goal. I encourage prospective students to contact me about the possibility of working in my lab. I supervise MSc and PhD candidates through McGill's Biology graduate program. If you are highly motivated and committed to ecological research, then send me your CV and a letter describing your research interests and how they relate to our objectives:
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