A5101619588- Marine animal studies overview
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Marine and environmental studies
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond
CIMA Research Foundation
2021-2025
University of Genoa
2021-2025
The spring phytoplankton bloom is the main event influencing ecosystem richness in pelagic realm of Northwestern Mediterranean Sea (NW Med Sea). Marine Strategy Framework Directive requires achievement a good ecological status for habitat, and phenology has been used as an indicator offshore waters. In this work we investigate interannual changes timing magnitude NW Sea, using phenological metrics. Daily maps Chl-a concentration from 1998 to 2022 obtained by CMEMS were analyse metrics 5...
The Mediterranean basin is the second largest global biodiversity hotspot in world, which coexists with a plethora of anthropogenic stress. This study examines risks that marine litter poses to biodiversity, using Special Protection Area Importance (SPAMI) "Pelagos Sanctuary" as case study. In this paper, new survey method and data analysis strategies assess impact litter, including microplastics, on organisms, proposed. A total 23 species, from invertebrates cetaceans, were analysed two...
The Pelagos Sanctuary hosts eight resident cetacean species. Genetically different from Atlantic populations, their conservation is essential to preserve the whole biodiversity of Ligurian Sea. NATURA 2000 network currently identified as one most efficient tools due its legally binding nature; however, effectiveness for preservation still unclear. study used data systematically collected within 2008 2021 by FLT Med Net and LIFE Conceptu Maris projects investigate cetaceans distribution,...
ABSTRACT Understanding the habitat of highly migratory species is aided by using distribution models to identify species‐habitat relationships and inform conservation management plans. While Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) are commonly used in ecology, particularly modeling marine mammals, there remains a debate between (presence/absence) versus density (# individuals). Our study assesses performance predictive capabilities GAMs compared boosted regression trees (BRTs) for both fin whale...
The Pelagos Sanctuary is the only pelagic marine protected area in Mediterranean Sea, instituted for conservation of cetaceans. Considering number and size commercial touristic ports located along its coasts, this highly impacted by human activities, especially traffic. Fin whales sperm are regularly sighted Sanctuary, ship strikes with large vessels one main threats affecting these two species. Mapping hotspots distribution shipping lanes could be an effective tool, as they directly allow...
The spring phytoplankton bloom is the main event influencing ecosystem richness in pelagic realm of Northwestern Mediterranean Sea (NW Med Sea). Marine Strategy Framework Network requires achievement a good ecological status for habitat, and phenology has been used as an indicator offshore waters. In this work we investigate interannual changes timing magnitude NW Sea, using phenological metrics. Daily maps Chl-a concentration from 1998 to 2022 obtained by CMEMS were analyse metrics 5...