Genomic Consequences of Climate Change: A Fish's Perspective

Global climate change translates into an increase in ocean temperatures and ocean acidification, with far-reaching consequences. In this talk, Dr. Giacomo Bernardi of UC Santa Cruz will explore  genomic changes due to warming and acidification. In Mediterranean waters, warming has resulted in an increase in biological invaders coming from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal. Ocean acidification has changed a number of physiological responses in fishes, particularly modifying their olfaction. Using fish as model systems and next generation genomic sequencing, Dr. Bernardi's talk will illustrate one way of looking at the future of our ecosystems.