Explore the concept of anticipating ecological surprises through a 53-minute conference talk delivered by Vasilis Dakos at the Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques in Marseille, France. Delve into the interconnected topics of resilience, tipping points, and early-warning signals in ecological systems. Gain insights from this recording, part of the thematic meeting on "Mathematical Population Dynamics, Ecology and Evolution." Access additional features through CIRM's Audiovisual Mathematics Library, including chapter markers, keywords, abstracts, bibliographies, and Mathematics Subject Classification. Utilize the multi-criteria search function to discover more talks by renowned mathematicians worldwide.