A5018872623- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Aquatic life and conservation
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2017-2025
CoNISMa
2022-2025
Accurate data on community structure is a priority issue in studying coastal habitats facing human pressures. The recent development of remote sensing tools has offered ground-breaking way to collect ecological information at very fine scale, especially using low-cost aerial photogrammetry. Although mapping carried out Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones), they can provide limited regarding underwater benthic habitats. To achieve precise characterisation habitat types and species...
Holothuria tubulosa (Gmelin, 1788) has recently shown an increased demand in Asian markets, becoming one of the intensively exploited holothurian species Mediterranean Sea. A risk is that over-harvesting likely affecting both species' natural stocks and benthic communities. In this scenario, sea ranching restocking through aquaculture could assist mitigating its overexploitation. This study first to demonstrate successful artificial breeding rearing H. tubulosa, consequent potential as a new...
Holothuria polii (Delle Chiaje, 1823) is a common Mediterranean sea cucumber and has recently become highly exploited target species destined mainly to the Asian markets. Unregulated harvesting putting natural stocks at risk, with potential consequences for benthic communities which these organisms belong. In response aquaculture, ranching restocking could solutions this issue in region. study, we present first results on artificial breeding of H. polii, describing spawning induction, larval...
Filter-feeding mussels blend suspended particles into faeces and pseudo-faeces enhancing organic matter flows between the water column bottom, strengthening benthic-pelagic coupling. Inside operating farms, high bivalve densities in relatively confined areas result an elevated rate of sinking to seabed, which may cause a localized impact immediate surrounding. Deposit-feeding sea cucumbers are potentially optimal candidates bioremediate mussel waste, due their ability process...
Echinoderms play a crucial role in the functioning of marine ecosystems and due to their extensive distribution, rapid response, high sensitivity planktonic larvae large range stressors, some species are widely used as biological indicators. In addition sea urchins, cucumbers have recently been implemented embryotoxicity bioassays showing potential ecotoxicological studies. However, use this is still hindered by lack knowledge regarding comparative responsiveness. The present study aimed...
Sea cucumbers constitute common benthic organisms in the subtidal zones capable of providing key ecosystem services. Due to recent harvesting and increased commercial interest Mediterranean species, fundamental ecological knowledge is required promote adequate management measures. In this regard, a remotely sensed mapping method proposed for deriving length-frequency distribution defining habitat preferences sea cucumber species. Image analyses classification carried out on high spatial...
Abstract In recent years, European policies aimed to regulate bottom trawling activities, given the significant environmental damage they cause. Trawling represents a considerable source of income for economies many Mediterranean countries. Therefore, it is essential that management measures, including spatial closures, consider potential long-term consequences their implementation. This study investigated impact different scenarios on reducing footprint otter in four distinct sectors...
The sea cucumber Holothuria sanctori is an Atlanto-Mediterranean deposit feeder that contributes to sediment processing in coastal areas. However, the feeding ecology of this species, including its capacity, remains largely unexplored under controlled conditions. This study investigates effect granulometry on behaviour H. sanctori, focusing organic matter (OM) selectivity and ingestion. Specimens were tested five experimental treatments, each containing sediments with particle sizes ranging...
The development of clean and renewable energy sources is currently one the most important challenges facing world. Although research interests in algae-based have been increasing last decade, only a small percentage bewildering diversity exhibited by microalgae has investigated for biodiesel production. In this work, seven strains green belonging to genera Scenedesmus, Tetradesmus Desmodesmus were grown liquid medium with or without nitrogen (N) source-at two different irradiances (120 ± 20...
Investigations on trophic requirements of different life cycle stages Paracentrotus lividus are crucial for the comprehension species ecology and its artificial rearing. The future success echinoculture depends heavily development suitable cost-effective diets that specifically designed to maximize somatic growth during early gonadal production in later stages. In this context, a considerable number studies have recommended animal sources as supplements sea urchin diets. However, with...
Abstract The dramatic Mass Mortality Event, MME, of Pinna nobilis populations initially detected in the western Mediterranean basin, has also spread rapidly to central and eastern basin. Unfortunately, there is still a significant lack information on status health P. , since only fragmentary picture mortality rate affecting these available. Regarding Italian coast, several surveys have given localized or point-like views distribution species effect MME. Therefore, for first time, this study...