BONUS BAMBI Baltic Sea Baltic Sea genetic biodiversity patterns - PDF document

2019 ‐ 03 ‐ 07 Individuals Local adaptation Ecosystems Populations Species Genetic diversity basis for all biodiversity Crucial tools for adaptability, resilience and long term survival BONUS ‐ BAMBI Baltic Sea Baltic Sea genetic biodiversity patterns importance management Atlantic coordinator: professor Kerstin Johannesson, Gothenburg Univeristy, Sweden Linda Laikre, professor, Stockholm University, Sweden Baltic Sea salinity (% o ) BONUS ‐ BAMBI has synthesized existing genetic knowledge on BONUS ‐ BAMBI has synthesized existing genetic knowledge on Baltic Sea species including advice for conservation management Baltic Sea species including advice for conservation management bambi.gu.se/baltgene 1

2019 ‐ 03 ‐ 07 BONUS ‐ BAMBI has provided new knowledge on BONUS ‐ BAMBI has provided new general three key species in the Baltic Sea modelling tools and approaches New state ‐ of ‐ the ‐ art modelling method to predict species distributions Kotta et al 2019 Scientific Reports Idotea baltica Stickleback Stickleback New modelling tools for genetic dynamics of metapopulations provide new genetic targets and guidelines Hössjer et al 2014, 2015, 2016 Mathematical Bioscienes, Theoretical Population Biology New approaches for combining species distribution with biophysical dispersal and connectivity models Experimental work show that reproduction in bladderwrack will be negatively impacted by Jonsson et al 2018 Biodiversity and Distributions forcasted decreased salinity Rothäusler et al 2019 Phycologia + much more – currently 47 publications from BONUS ‐ Bambi Biomass of bladderwrack and Idotea balthica predicted to significantly decrease Kotta et al 2019 Scientific Reports Bladderwrack Large genetic diversity is predicted to facilitate rapid adaptation and population persistence in three ‐ spined sticklebacks Heckwolf et al 2018 Evolutinary Applications High risk of locally adapted genotypes being unable to shift ranges fast enough High risk of locally adapted genotypes being unable to shift ranges fast enough due to ristricted disperal and long generation time due to ristricted disperal and long generation time 2017 2099 2017 2099 Bladder wrack Jonsson et al 2018 Diversity & Distributions Jonsson et al 2018 Diversity & Distributions BUT: Knowledge on genetic diversity is insufficiently The knowledge message is clear: recognized and used in practical management • Genetic diversity of Baltic Sea species is unique • Represents local adaptations also within the Baltic • Genetic diversity maximizes the potential of future adaptation and survival • Genetic knowledge exists that is directly applicable in management The knowledge gap needs bridging in Baltic Sea management Sandström et al 2019 Bild: Jerker Lokrantz Azote Pictures: Jerker Lokrantz Azote 2

2019 ‐ 03 ‐ 07 BONUS ‐ BAMBI: A three stage rocket approach Genetic diversity is not mentioned to address the conservation genetics gap in MPA management plans Exceptions! General conservation goals for genetic diversity are included in MPA plans 64 HELCOM MPAs 161 management plans Laikre et al 2016 Illustration: Jerker Lokrantz BONUS ‐ BAMBI: A three stage rocket approach Why is genetic knowledge ignored? to address the conservation genetics gap The interviewed Baltic Sea managers think genetic is important ... BUT: We need guidance on how to include How can existing genetic concerns in information be of We need more management! practical use for knowledge and management? resources! Sandström et al 2016 Biodiversity & Conservation Illustration: Jerker Lokrantz Sandström et al 2016 Biodiv Conserv BONUS ‐ BAMBI: A three stage rocket approach HELCOM MPAs to address the conservation genetics gap Do not specifically target genetic diversity or locally adapted populations There are equal amounts of genetic diversity within as compared to outside MPAs Improvements: protect areas with • locally adapted populations • high levels of genetic diversity Lundmark et al 2017, 2019 Wennerström et al 2017 Aqatic Conservation Sandström et al 2019 Illustration: Jerker Lokrantz 3

2019 ‐ 03 ‐ 07 Deliberative discussion Lecture Deliberative discussion Lecture 3 ‐ 4 months later Lundmark et al 2017 Regional Environmental Change Lundmark et al 2017 Regional Environmental Change Lundmark et al 2019 Marine Policy Lundmark et al 2019 Marine Policy Continuous knowledge exchange BONUS ‐ BAMBI Oceanography Political science Ecology Thank you! Genetics Conservation biology Modelling Sandström et al 2019 Conservation Biology Illustration: Jerker Lokrantz 4