A5076338423- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Heavy metals in environment
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Water management and technologies
- Marine animal studies overview
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Museums and Cultural Heritage
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Art Education and Development
- Balkan and Eastern European Studies
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
2014-2024
FORTH Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
2022
The study of ecosystem functioning – the role which organisms play in an is becoming increasingly important marine ecological research. functional structure a community can be represented by set traits assigned to behavioural, reproductive and morphological characteristics. collection these from literature however laborious time-consuming process, gaps knowledge restricted availability are common problem. Trait data not yet readily being shared research communities, even if they are, lack...
A good understanding of the role and function ocean seems to be paramount importance in recent years, constituting basic tool for promotion healthy sustainable marine environment, a target area 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development. In this study, content knowledge elementary school students (grades 3-6) regards sciences issues was examined. structured questionnaire administered 1004 participating cross-cultural study from three Mediterranean countries (Italy, Croatia, Greece). The results...
Molluscan diversity associated with sublittoral soft-bottoms was studied in Heraklion Bay as part of a long-term multidisciplinary research programme the coastal environment northern Crete (eastern Mediterranean). Quantitative benthic samples were collected pilot survey from grid 28 stations, followed by seasonal sampling carried out over seven- station transect located 10 to 40 m depth. Univariate and multivariate analyses indicated presence clear zonation along depth gradient for molluscan...
The Mediterranean Sea is characterized by rich biodiversity, and its region hosts people living in several countries with a variety of cultures, but – at the same time it “under siege”, due to anthropogenic pressures. To address these pressures, many actions are needed aiming, among others, establishing Ocean Literacy (OL) across preparing future generation Sea-literate citizens. Towards this aim, present cross-national study investigated OL issues relation content knowledge, possible common...
1. Solar saltworks are man-made systems for the production of salt and characterized by high habitat heterogeneity owing to existence a strong salinity/confinement gradient. Although solar considered be artificial systems, they also coastal aquatic ecosystems sharing common characteristics with natural transitional waters ecosystems, which special interest Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). 2. Spatial seasonal distribution macrobenthic invertebrates in relation abiotic environment two...
Ocean Literacy (OL) has been defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on people and their ocean. The OL movement was born in US its framework consisted seven essential principles 45 fundamental concepts; it is now largely accepted worldwide for use both formal (schools universities) non-formal (research institutes, aquaria, museums, etc.) education settings. Based this framework, marine scientists educators developed “Mediterranean Sea Literacy” (MSL) guide adapted to...
The colonization of artificial structures by benthic organisms in the marine realm is known to be affected general trophic patterns biogeographical zone and prevailing environmental traits at local scale. present work aims quantitative data on early settlement progress macrofaunal assemblages developing reefs (ARs) deployed Underwater Biotechnological Park Crete (UBPC) oligotrophic Eastern Mediterranean. Visual census subsequent image analysis combined with scraped quadrats were used...
The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as a key component in the development, economy, and culture of European, North African, Middle East countries. With respect to heterogeneity across region different sectors, Ocean Literacy, though still its infancy, nevertheless requisite for better understanding two-way interaction between people. In present study, marine issues relation content knowledge 154 high school students from were investigated by using structured questionnaire based on recently...
Near-bottom zooplankton sampled by a newly developed hyperbenthic sledge (TTSS2) on the continental shelf (50–200 m) and upper slope (300 of Heraklion Bay (Crete, Eastern Mediterranean) consisted both meso- macro-zooplankton. Meso-zooplankton was composed mainly calanoid copepods crustacean larvae, while macro-zooplankton almost exclusively chaetognaths. Results revealed that near-bottom is found in very high densities close to seabed especially or just few centimetres above sediment...
There is a growing recognition that an advanced understanding of the trophic characteristics invasive consumer can provide important information on its ecological impact. In recent years, blue swimming crab Portunus segnis, one earliest Lessepsian invaders, has considerably expanded distribution range in Mediterranean Sea, yet, habits invaded areas remain scarcely investigated. this study, we used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes analysis (SIA) to determine position isotopic niche...
The present study investigates the distribution of trace metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Pb, Cu and Al), as indicators pollution, in surficial inner shelf sediments along northern coast Heraklio Gulf (Crete Island). Despite fact that is an industrialized urban area, hosting third most important commercial harbour Greece, levels are not exceedingly high. According to Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQG’s), considered unpolluted with low probability adverse effects biota case Cu, Zn while moderately...
The present study was carried out in the marine area of Stratoni, Greece, where two seahorse species are (Hippocampus hippocampus and Hippocampus guttulatus). Two surveys were conducted (September 2016 May 2019) to gather information regarding species' abundance, distribution habitat characteristics. Four different natural artificial types identified. results revealed that presence H. relatively high, especially at sites with structures, whereas guttulatus rare. Data collected can provide...
A towed trawl simulator sledge (TTSS2) for collecting quantitatively small macrobenthic animals disturbed by the passage of otter groundrope typical local fishery is described and illustrated. The TTSS2 was from a surface vessel at speed within range commercial trawls, incorporating three sampling nets that open close means an electro-mechanical system. An odometer in contact with seabed provided continuous record trawled ground. degree efficiency TTSS2—by attached stirs up bottom ahead...
The updated checklist of Cumacea Greece, which was built within the framework LifeWatch Greece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) project (2013-2015) coordinated by Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, comprises 62 species, classified in 24 genera and 6 families. However, a few more records need further cross-checking with current literature resources.
The checklist of Tanaidacea Greece was developed in the framework LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) project and coordinated by Hellenic Centre for Marine during period 2013-2015. By applying Greek Taxon Information System (GTIS) this project, a complete species recorded from Seas has been developed. objectives present study were to update cross-check all tanaidacean known occur Seas. Inaccuracies omissions according recent literature current taxonomic status also...