The Effects of Rising Temperatures on Aquatic Health: Insights from Thermal Physiology
Schedule
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Whistler Hall of Agricultural Research (WSLR) | West Lafayette, IN
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Join Dr. Hisham Abdelrahman as he presents "The Effects of Rising Temperatures on Aquatic Health: Insights from Thermal Physiology" as part of our FNR seminar series. Dr. Abdelrahman is an assistant professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Abstract: This seminar examines the intersection of climate change and aquatic health through the lens of thermal physiology. I will discuss how increasing mean temperatures and extreme heat events influence performance, survival, and behavior of aquatic species across life stages, with emphasis on coastal and shellfish systems. Using examples from experimental thermal exposure, respirometry, and biochemical assays of aerobic capacity, I will illustrate how we quantify thermal limits and sublethal stress. Attention will be given to variation among species and populations, and to the potential for acclimation and thermal hardening to mitigate risk. I will then connect these mechanistic responses to consequences for population resilience, fisheries productivity, and ecosystem function. Finally, I will highlight how integrating physiology with field observations and aquaculture practice can inform management decisions, identify vulnerable periods and habitats, and support adaptation strategies under ongoing global change.
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Whistler Hall of Agricultural Research (WSLR), 170 S University St, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2072, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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