Environments

Environmental modeling integrates geo-referenced datasets of sampling locations with a suite of environmental variables, including physical (e.g., water temperature, salinity), geological, chemical, climate, and marine-terrestrial conditions. By analyzing both core and peripheral populations, the project uncovers critical differences in environmental pressures and opportunities that shape the success or failure of introductions. Comparing environments of successful and failed introductions allows us to identify ecological constraints, such as abiotic stressors, and opportunities for colonization, such as resource availability or reduced competition.