Dr. Stu Ludsin presented the weekly seminar for the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University on March 6. His talk focused on Lake Erie as a lens through which to explore human impacts on ecosystems.

Title:

Lake Erie as a Living Lab: Cross-scale Responses to Human-induced Ecosystem Change

Abstract:

As with other large aquatic ecosystems worldwide, Lake Erie has long been experiencing change from multiple human-driven stressors. While the causes of change ecosystem change are largely known, understanding its impacts on Lake Erie’s fish communities and the fisheries that they support has proven challenging. Herein, I draw upon 30 years of research that has largely focused on understanding both past and anticipated impacts of human-driven environmental change on the Lake Erie’s diverse fish communities and valued fisheries, offering insights aimed at benefiting management.