Synergistic interactions among growing stressors increase risk

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Abstract

Current ecosystem models often treat stressors independently, ignoring potential interactions. This study uses the Ocean System Interactions, Risks, Instabilities, and Synergies (OSIRIS) model to examine stressor interactions in the Chukchi Sea. Results show climate-related stressors have a larger impact than acute stressors like shipping. Neglecting interactions significantly underestimates the risk of population crashes. The model highlights the need to account for stressor interactions in responsible management.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Dec 07, 2020

Authors

K. R. Arrigo, Gert L. van Dijken, M. A. Cameron, J. van der Grient, L. M. Wedding, L. Hazen, J. Leape, G. Leonard, A. Merkl, F. Micheli, M. M. Mills, S. Monismith, N. T. Ouellette, A. Zivian, M. Levi, R. M. Bailey

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