A5072267278- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Hydrological Forecasting Using AI
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Water Quality Monitoring Technologies
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Medical Research and Treatments
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Marine Sponges and Natural Products
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Global Energy Security and Policy
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
University of Cyprus
2019-2024
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
2018-2024
Charles University
2021
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research
2019
Thanks to the availability of MEDITS survey data, a standardized picture occurrence and abundance demersal Chondrichthyes in northern Mediterranean has been obtained. During spring-summer period between 2012 2015, 41 Chondrichthyes, including 18 sharks (5 orders 11 families), 22 batoids (3 4 families) 1 chimaera, were detected from several geographical sub-areas (GSAs) established by General Fisheries Commission for Mediterranean. Batoids had preferential distribution on continental shelf...
Marine litter is one of the main sources anthropogenic pollution in marine ecosystem, with plastic representing a global threat. This paper aims to assess spatial distribution macro-litter on seafloor, identifying accumulation hotspots at northern Mediterranean scale. Density indices (items km–2) from MEDITS trawl surveys (years 2013-2015) were modelled by generalized additive models using Delta-type approach and several covariates: latitude, longitude, depth, seafloor slope, surface...
Abstract The bamboo-coral Isidella elongata is a key habitat-forming species in the deep Mediterranean Sea. This alcyonacean listed as an indicator of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) and Critically Endangered due to bottom trawling impacts. In this work, modeling approach was used predict map habitat suitability I. Sea under current environmental conditions. Occurrence data were modeled function parameters. Using climate change scenarios fishing effort data, risk fisheries impacts on...
Worldwide, states are gazetting new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to meet the international commitment of protecting 30% seas by 2030. Yet, protection benefits only come into effect when an MPA is implemented with activated regulations and actively managed through continuous monitoring adaptive management. To assess if MPAs rule or exception, we used Mediterranean Black Seas as a case study, retrieved information on activities for 878 designated in ten European Union (EU) countries. We...
The present study provides updated information on the occurrence, abundance and biomass distribution patterns length frequencies of Merluccius merluccius in Mediterranean Sea, by analysing a time series data from International Trawl Surveys (MEDITS) 1994 to 2015. highest values were observed Sardinian Seas. use generalized additive model, which standardized indices (kg km–2) analysed as function environmental variables, explained how ecological factors could affect spatio-temporal European...
In the present article, new records are given for 18 species (6 native, 9 alien and 3 cryptogenic), belonging to 5 Phyla (i.e. Chlorophyta, Cnidaria, Annelida, Mollusca Chordata), from 8 Mediterranean countries: Spain: A large population of Polycerellaemertoni reported Ebro Delta, presence Spinimuricea klavereni is confirmed first time in Catalan coast; Italy: record Cryptonome turcica extends its distribution western Sea, findings Mawia benovici constitute southernmost this Adriatic Sea;...
The main characteristics concerning the distribution of two most important decapod crustaceans commercial interest in Mediterranean Sea, deep-water rose shrimp, Parapenaeus longirostris, and Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus, are studied European waters. study is based on data collected under MEDITS trawl surveys from 1994 to 2015 Gibraltar Straits northeastern Levantine Basin (Cyprus waters). observed differences can be interpreted as different responses environmental drivers related...
The present work examines the spatio-temporal biomass trends of Mullus barbatus and surmuletus in Mediterranean Sea through analysis a time series data coming from International Trawl Surveys (MEDITS), accomplished annually 1994 to 2015. both species showed clear declining below 150 200 m depth, which were steeper case M. barbatus. Increases temporal observed for 2008 onward most geographic sub-areas (GSAs), while stability was mostly surmuletus. For species, dynamic factor revealed...
Stock identification studies are essential to understanding fish population structure and connectivity across wide geographical areas, thus contribute efficient fisheries management. The blackbelly rosefish, Helicolenus dactylopterus, European hake, Merluccius, two economically important marine fishes, but there still gaps in knowledge regarding their present stock structure. Our objective was assess the ability of otolith shape define for species along Northeastern Atlantic Ocean...
Background The unique and complex paleoclimatic paleogeographic events which affected the Mediterranean Sea since late Miocene deeply influenced distribution evolution of marine organisms shaped their genetic structure. Following Messinian salinity crisis sea-level fluctuations during Pleistocene, several species developed deep differentiation, some underwent rapid radiation. Here, we consider two most prioritized groups for conservation in light evolutionary history: sharks rays...
The uncertainty in age estimation by otolith reading may be at the root of large variability red mullet (Mullus barbatus) growth models Mediterranean. In MEDITS survey, data are produced following same sampling protocol and methodology. However, ageing is assigned using different interpretation schemes, including variations theoretical birthdate number false rings considered, addition to differences experience level readers. present work analysed influence these geographical location on a...
Chondrichthyans are apex predators influencing the trophic web through a top-down process thus their depletion will affect remaining biota. Notwithstanding that, research on chondrichthyans is sparse or data-limited in several biogeographic areas worldwide, including Levantine Sea. We revise and update knowledge of Cyprus based bibliographic review that gains information retrieved from peer-reviewed grey literature, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (135 records at least 18 species)...
Sponges host cryptic endobionts within their network of canals, with representatives from all major animal phyla. This study investigates the endobiotic community four sponge species (Spongia officinalis, Sarcotragus spinosulus, Ircinia cf. variabilis and oros) that were collected during scientific trawl surveys in coastal area Cyprus. Moreover, it examines composition S. spinosulus relation to sponges' volume, various environmental variables. In general, communities similar; officinalis had...
In this study we investigated the spatio-temporal distribution of gurnards (8 species Triglidae and one Peristediidae) in northern Mediterranean Sea using 22 years MEDITS bottom trawl survey data (1994-2015). Gurnards showed significant differences terms abundance, dominance composition among geographical sub-areas ecoregions, with highest relative biomass (BIy) being found Malta, eastern Corsica, Balearic Islands Ionian Sea. The lowest BIy were observed highly exploited areas western...
Trawling pressure and environmental changes may affect the composition of fish assemblages. Our knowledge on large spatio-temporal patterns demersal remains incomplete for Mediterranean Sea. We investigated (1) stability assemblages, (2) relationships between these assemblages potential structuring factors (trawling conditions) in order to assess dynamic assemblage structure at scale northern analysed a dataset 18062 hauls from 10 800 m depth performed annually during last two decades across...
Abstract Coastal hypoxia is a serious environmental problem that needs to be addressed at global level. The phenomenon of characterized by low Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels in the water column causes detrimental effects on aquatic organisms. Anthropogenic activities such as intensive agriculture practices and point-source nutrient loading are considered main coastal hypoxia. This study utilizes data-driven modelling based Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), specifically Feed-Forward ANNs,...
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is among the main hotspots of marine biodiversity in world. Under combined pressures fishing activities and climate change it has also become a hotspot global change, with increased concern about worsening status exploited species. More integrated modelling approaches are needed to anticipate impacts Sea, order help decision makers prioritizing management actions strategies, mitigating adapting changes. Our challenge was develop holistic model an explicit...
The taxonomy within the genus Centrophorus has been controversial almost since its origin, raising uncertainties about identification, phylogenetic placement and geographical distribution of several species. partial nucleotide sequences two mitochondrial DNA gene regions, cytochrome c oxidase subunit I 16S ribosomal RNA, genetically confirmed presence little gulper shark in Cypriot waters. species Mediterranean Sea is revised discussed.