current developments of size spectrum models

[Asta Audzi]

Hello all people interested in size, 

as a first discussion threat in this group it would be very interesting to learn more about the directions you are developing and applying size spectrum modeling tools. I know quite a few people have done a lot of interesting work, such as: 

Romain Forestier (University of Tasmania) developed evolutionary size spectrum model version and is exploring how fishing can affect trait changes through time,

Camilla Novaglio (CSIRO) is exploring different ways to model fleet dynamics, 

I am developing a model for Australian coastal reefs and am modifying mizer (currently as a separate branch) to include at least two different size structured background spectra (benthic and pelagic), 

... and many more 

It would be interesting to hear about your projects, code development and any thoughts on the possible directions (big and small) size spectrum models might take in the future 

Best regards, 

Asta

PS - this group will only be useful and interesting if it includes a broad size spectrum modelling community, so please invite your colleagues to join 

[Phoebe.Woodw...@noaa.gov]

Hi Asta and fellow size-based folks,

I'm developing a variation of mizer that incorporates the effects of temperature on metabolic scope (currently calling it therMizer).  The goal for this modeling work is to examine the effects of climate change and fishing on the pelagic North Pacific ecosystem.  The elements of climate change incorporated are the change in temperature over a species' vertical range and the change in plankton communities.  I'm happy to share more details with anyone who's interested, and am looking forward to hearing more about other's work.

-Phoebe Woodworth-Jefcoats