Lionfish Invasion: Density-Dependent Population Dynamics

Lionfish Invasion: Density-Dependent Population Dynamics

In this Click and Learn, students explore mathematical models that describe how populations change over time and apply these models to the invasive lionfish population in the Bahamas. They also use data from other species to learn how density-dependent factors limit population size.

Topics

  • carrying capacity
  • growth rate
  • invasive species
  • logistic growth
  • marine biology
  • mathematical population model
  • oceanography
  • population estimate
  • population regulation