A5102801828- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Diatoms and Algae Research
- Marine and fisheries research
- Heavy metals in environment
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Marine and environmental studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Urban Planning and Valuation
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
2015-2025
Venice International University
2008
University of Padua
1997
Industriale Chimica (Italy)
1987-1990
The state-of-art on alien species in the Mediterranean Sea is presented, making distinctions among four subregions defined EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive: (i) Western (WMED); (ii) Central (CMED); (iii) Adriatic (ADRIA); and (iv) Eastern (EMED). updated checklist (December 2010) of marine within each subregion, along with their acclimatization status origin, provided. A total 955 known Mediterranean, vast majority them having being introduced EMED (718), less WMED (328) CMED (267)...
More than 60 marine non-indigenous species (NIS) have been removed from previous lists and 84 added, bringing the total to 986 alien in Mediterranean [775 eastern (EMED), 249 central (CMED), 190 Adriatic Sea (ADRIA) 308 western (WMED)]. There were 48 new entries since 2011 which can be interpreted as approximately one entry every two weeks. The number of continues increase, by 2-3 per year for macrophytes, molluscs polychaetes, 3-4 crustaceans, 6 fish. dominant group among is (with 215...
Microplastic contamination of the benthic invertebrate fauna in Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica) was determined. Twelve macrobenthic species, characterized by different feeding strategies, were selected at 3 sampling sites increasing distance from Italian Scientific Base (Mario Zucchelli, Camp Icarus, Adelie Cove). The 83% analyzed species contained microplastics (0.01–3.29 items mg−1). size particles, measured Feret diameter, ranged 33 to 1000 µm with highest relative abundance between...
The present study describes a new species of spionid polychaete, Streblospio eridani n. sp., from the Italian coasts Northern Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea). This was recorded shallow lagoon and marine habitats: soft bottoms Sacca di Goro (Po River Delta), on October 2017, Lido Dante (Emilia Romagna), between 2016 2017. re-assessment specimens other systems (the Valli Comacchio Valle Gorino) led us to recognize presence this in northern since 2009. sp. had low occurrence density at site...
Coastal wetlands represent important ecosystems performing several functions leading to services. Out of those, the estimation carbon sequestration and storage capacity is receiving increasing attention for emissions abatement climate mitigation. Phragmites australis - dominated have sequester large amounts given biomass formed annually, however depends on various factors including environmental conditions that are site-specific. The aim this study was develop a method could be used quantify...
Microplastic (MP) pollution poses a global concern, especially for benthic invertebrates. This one-month study investigated the accumulation of small MP polymers (polypropylene and polyester resin, 3–500 μm, 250 μg L−1) in invertebrates on one alga species. Results revealed species-specific preferences size type, driven by ingestion, adhesion, or avoidance behaviours. Polyester resin accumulated Mytilus galloprovincialis, Chamelea gallina, Hexaplex trunculus, Paranemonia cinerea, while...
Marine macrophytes are hypothesized to be a major temporary sink for microplastics. In this study, microplastic contamination was investigated in 15 macroalgal species and one seagrass from different sites two lagoons of the northern Adriatic Sea: Goro lagoon Venice lagoon. A high percentage (94%) macrophyte samples contained microplastics, ranging 0.16 330 items g−1 fw, with prevalent size range 30–90 µm an average per unit fresh weight 14 fw. Microplastic displayed site-specific, rather...
One year of monthly sampling in some lagoons the Po Delta and a pond Comacchio Valleys helped fill gap knowledge primary producers these degraded environments, focusing on competition between macrophytes phytoplankton. Key water column surface sediment parameters showed strong association with different producers, explaining main factors influencing dominance one group over other. Phytoplankton, recorded as Chlorophyll-a Phaeophytin-a, Chlorophyceae among macrophytes, dominated conditions...
In the Caleri lagoon, a coastal lagoon in Po River Delta, Northern Adriatic, transplant of dwarf eelgrass Zostera noltei was used as nature-based solution to attempt ecological restoration previously depleted area. A total 135 15-cm-diameter sods were transplanted, with donor site at Venice lagoon. Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), transplants mapped and monitored great precision. After two years, area covered by increased from initial 2.5 m2 60 m2. Changes community structure on...
Seagrass meadows are pivotal Blue Carbon habitats that support biodiversity, coastal protection, provide vital ecosystem services while mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions through carbon sequestration. Globally, they increasingly regressing due to the combined effects of climate change and human activities. In this context, restoration initiatives facilitate reintroduction seagrass sites where were formerly present.This study focuses on a nature-based initiative in Caleri lagoon, located...
Abstract The occurrence and behavior of the aromatic surfactants linear alkylbenzene sulphonates (LAS) andnonylphenol polyethoxylates (NPE) as well their biotransformation products in central lagoon Venice, Italy, were investigated by monitoring deep- shallow-water stations, two riverine sites, one sea station. Additional samplings conducted at three inlets connecting with open under both ebb low-tide conditions, a radiometrically dated sediment core spanning last century was examined....
Abstract During the years from 1979 to 1984, macroalgal samples were taken every month in 15 stations, representative of Venice littoral, order determine species and vertical distribution phytobenthic associations. A great difference has been found with results previous papers (Schiffner & Vatova, 1938; Pignatti, 1962), due eutrophication increase. Many oligotrophic species, such as those belonging «Cystoseira association» have disappeared, whereas some genera, once very abundant, are...