Zoology & Keystone Species Population Dynamics Unit
Monitoring keystone species populations and ecosystem dynamics to guide conservation and management.
Research Mission
The Zoology & Keystone Species Population Dynamics Unit monitors and models the population dynamics of keystone species — those whose presence or absence has disproportionate effects on ecosystem structure and function. The unit conducts field surveys, applies population modeling, and investigates the ecological interactions that determine keystone species abundance — generating the scientific basis for conservation interventions that maintain ecosystem integrity.
Key Research Functions
Population Monitoring
Conducting systematic monitoring of keystone species populations using field surveys, remote sensing, and telemetry — tracking abundance, distribution, and demographic trends that indicate ecosystem health.
Population Modeling
Developing population viability models that predict keystone species trajectories under different management and climate scenarios — providing the quantitative basis for conservation prioritization.
Trophic Cascade Analysis
Investigating the trophic cascade effects of keystone species on ecosystem structure and function — quantifying how changes in keystone species abundance propagate through food webs to affect biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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