A5024584082- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Marine Toxins and Detection Methods
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale
2020-2023
The Mediterranean Sea is particularly endangered by microplastics (MPs), polymers, and additives. These contaminants can be ingested fishes and, hence, translocate into tissues. We aimed to quantify MPs, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), bisphenol A (BPA), p-phthalic acid (PTA) in the edible muscles of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught Sea. MPs were extracted from characterized stereomicroscopy Raman microspectroscopy, while polymers (PET...
Abstract Loggerhead sea turtle ( C. caretta ) is the official European bioindicator of marine litter in Mediterranean Sea. In 2019, 8 turtles, out 28 specimens loggerhead on Adriatic coast Molise, were subjected to necropsy. The intestinal contents collected and microplastics until 0.45 μm extracted. Qualitative quantitative assessments performed by stereomicroscope observation spectroscopic analyses (attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ATR-FTIR Raman...
Abstract Highly populated coastal environments receive large quantities of treated and untreated wastewater from human industrial sources. Bivalve molluscs accumulate retain contaminants, their analysis provides evidence past contamination. Rivers precipitation are major routes bacteriological pollution surface or sub-surface runoff flowing into areas. However, relationships between runoff, precipitation, bacterial contamination site-specific dependent on the physiographical characteristics...
The objective of this study was the development hatching protocols in controlled conditions to obtain juveniles, order restock and increase resource Sepia officinalis. divided into following phases: application artificial surfaces at specific sites Molise coast Italy; induction eggs juveniles maintenance under condition; introduction assessment their increment; experimental data elaboration. obtained results concerned both effectiveness tasted during importance recovery laid on (artefacts...
Biological early warning systems (BEWS) are installed worldwide for the continuous control of water intended multiple uses. Sentinel aquatic organisms can alert us to contaminant presence through their physiological or behavioural alterations. The present study is aimed at sharing experience acquired with biomonitoring Gran Sasso-Sirente (GS-S) aquifer. It represents major source Abruzzi region surface water, also as drinkable and irrigation use. Besides Teramo Province made by Daphnia...
This work proposes the experimentation of an innovative hydraulic dredge for clam fishing (Chamelea gallina) in Adriatic Sea (Italy). gear aimed at increasing selectivity typical used currently, while same reducing impact on benthos through conception, installation, and technological solutions, consisting mainly a vibrating bottom panel “warning device” mouth. Comparative experiments traditional vs. modified gear, employing two boats parallel northern coast Abruzzi (Adriatic Sea) contrasting...
<p>Many of the estuaries and coastal areas in Europe are used for cultivation harvesting bivalve mollusks. Mussel farming is strongly influenced by weather environmental conditions. Several studies have shown that sanitary conditions shellfish related to hydrological factors rivers adjacent area, as main routes bacteriological contamination from surface or sub-surface.</p><p>The "FORESHELL" project, funded Costa Blu FLAG part EMFF...
The Mediterranean Sea is endangered by microplastics (MPs), polymers and additives. These contaminants can be ingested fishes hence translocate into tissues. We aimed to quantify MPs, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), bisphenol A (BPA) p-phthalic acid (PTA) in the edible muscles of swordfish (X. gladius) bluefin tuna (T. thynnus ) caught Sea. MPs were extracted from characterized stereomicroscopy Raman microspectroscopy, while (PET PC) additives (BPA PTA) identified...
<p>Emerging contaminants could exert combined toxic effects, including synergetic and antagonistic ones, that cannot be identified by chemical analysis tools. The biological early warning systems (BEWS) perform a real-time continuous (24 h) monitoring of physiological and/or behavioural parameters organism alterations, potentially correlated to water pollution. They are based on the response living sentinels (i.e. molluscs, algae, crustaceans, fish) contaminant or mixture them....
Abstract In the present study, a 4-year surveillance plan for detection of lipophilic marine biotoxins in Mytilus galloprovincialis and Callista chione from different aquaculture farms natural beds along Central Adriatic coasts Croatia was reported. The samples were analyzed by validated LC-MS/MS method accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2019/627. Lipophilic belonging to okadaic acid group, except azaspiracids, as well yessotoxins found at concentrations, always below maximum limits...