A5039655942- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
University of Sassari
2022-2024
Coralligenous reefs are the main biogenic constructions of Mediterranean Sea and they considered indicators ecological quality coastal systems "seafloor integrity" by Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The two coralligenous morphologies cliffs platforms, former developing in shallow waters (about 20–50 m) on vertical/subvertical rocky substrate latter built over horizontal substrates below 50 m depth also detritic bottoms. present study aims at assessing whether patterns spatial...
The Asinara Island Marine Protected Area (AMP) (Sardinia, Italy) represents one of the most uncontaminated areas Mediterranean Sea and, therefore, but misses an accurate mapping biocenoses and associated lithologies present on sea floor. provided map has highlighted presence 21 laying rocky or sandy substrate if shallower deeper respectively. recurring are: Posidonia oceanica L (Delile) coralligenous. good state conservation P. meadow characterizing eastern part island, diffuse Coralligenous...
In the Mediterranean Sea, restoration of marine habitats has mostly focused on endemic seagrass Posidonia oceanica. Despite several transplanting experiments, large-scale projects are rare, and their success is poorly known. The present work describes a project large, degraded area in northern Sardinia (Italy) using cuttings harvested from donor meadow that was destined for destruction due to harbor expansion. receiving site selected through multidisciplinary study including acoustic...