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Tracking and forecasting ecosystem interactions in real time.

Ethan R Deyle¹, Robert M May², Stephan B Munch³

¹Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.

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|January 15, 2016

Summary

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Predicting ecosystem changes is crucial. This study introduces a new method using time-series data to track and forecast nonlinear species interactions in real-time, aiding resource management.

Keywords:

S-map changing interaction strength community matrix empirical dynamics nonlinear state space reconstruction

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Science
Systems Biology

Background:

Species interactions are dynamic and change with ecosystem states.
Existing methods lack empirical tools to track and predict these nonlinear interactions in natural systems.
Understanding these shifts is vital for effective ecological management.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a practical method for measuring and forecasting changing species interactions in real systems.
To identify the underlying mechanisms driving these nonlinear interactions.
To demonstrate the feasibility of real-time quantification and prediction of state-dependent interactions.

Main Methods:

Utilizing available time-series data.
Applying a novel analytical approach to quantify and predict interaction dynamics.
Illustrating the method with model data from a marine mesocosm and limnologic field data.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the feasibility of the method in both controlled (mesocosm) and natural (lake) settings.
Successfully quantified and predicted state-dependent, nonlinear species interactions.
Identified mechanisms underlying these changing interactions.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a practical tool for in situ, real-time analysis of ecological interactions.
This approach is essential for managing resources in complex, non-equilibrium environments.
Enables a deeper understanding of ecosystem dynamics and state shifts.