A5000795599- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Marine and environmental studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Maritime Navigation and Safety
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Underwater Acoustics Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Geological Studies and Exploration
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
2013-2025
National Research Council
2015-2025
Institute for Coastal Marine Environment
2013-2024
Institute for the Study of Anthropic Impact and Sustainability in the Marine Environment
2022-2024
Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
2015
I.R.C.C.S. Oasi Maria SS
2004
Institute of Rural Management Anand
2003
Abstract. The effects of the 2003 European heatwave on sea surface layer Central Mediterranean were studied using a regional 3-D ocean model. model was used to simulate period 2000 2004 and its performance validated remotely-sensed in situ data. Analysis results focused changes Sea Surface Temperature (SST) sub-surface current field. This permitted us identify quantify anomalies atmospheric parameters that accompanied heatwave. dominant annual cycle each variable first removed wavelet...
Abstract Identification of the potential habitat European anchovy ( Engraulis encrasicolus ) at different life stages in relation to environmental conditions is an interesting subject from both ecological and management points view. For this purpose, acoustic data seasons parts Mediterranean Sea along with satellite bathymetry were modelled using generalized additive models. Similarly, egg distribution summer ichthyoplankton surveys used model spawning habitat. Selected models produce maps...
The information collected from a European Union funded project on the ‘Distribution Biology and Biomass Estimates of Sicilian Channel Anchovy ( Engraulis encrasicolus )’ was used to analyse linkage between general circulation pattern Atlantic Ionian Stream (AIS) reproductive strategy anchovy. main spawning ground is located in NW region southern coast. This stable area low current produced by impingement towards coast AIS its bifurcation into two branches. branch heads SE end (Cape Passero)...
Abstract The aims of this study were to describe the reproductive cycle European anchovy ( Engraulis encrasicolus ) off south coast Sicily and determine whether intra‐ inter‐annual trait variations, if any, are adaptive responses which maximize success under environmental fluctuations. Biological data collected from purse seine mid‐water pelagic trawl commercial catches landed in Sciacca (Sicily) over 6 yr (1997–2002) at fortnightly intervals, analysing a total 84 581 individuals. No changes...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 443:181-205 (2011) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps09366 Habitat suitability modelling for sardine Sardina pilchardus in a highly diverse ecosystem: Mediterranean Sea Maria Pilar Tugores1, Marianna Giannoulaki2,*, Magdalena Iglesias1, Angelo Bonanno3, Vjekoslav Tičina4, Iole Leonori5, Athanassios Machias2,...
Abstract European anchovy egg occurrence and density data from summer surveys (1998–2007) oceanographic were examined to study the mechanisms that control spatial distribution of spawning habitat in S trait icily. Quotient analysis indicated preference for temperature (18–19°C), bottom depth (50–100 m), water column stability (13–14 cycle h −1 ), fluorescence (0.10–0.15 μ g m −3 Chl a salinity (37.5–37.6 PSU current speed (0.20–0.25 s ) (26.7–26.8 kg , σ t ). Canonical discriminant...
Abstract. The Strait of Sicily plays a crucial role in determining the water-mass exchanges and related properties between western eastern Mediterranean. Hydrographic measurements carried out from 1998 to 2013 allowed identification main water masses present Sicily: surface layer composed Atlantic (AW) flowing eastward, intermediate deep layers mainly Levantine (LIW), transitional Mediterranean (tEMDW) opposite direction. Furthermore, for first time, signature intermittent presence (WIW) is...
Abstract Aim To examine the pattern and cumulative curve of descriptions freshwater fishes world‐wide, geographical biases in available information on that fauna, relationship between species richness rarity such fishes, as well to assess relative contributions different environmental factors these variables. Location Global. Methods ModestR was used summarize distribution fish using from data‐based records. The first‐order jackknife estimator estimate completeness data all terrestrial...
A number of scientific papers in the last few years singled out influence environmental conditions on spatial distribution fish species, highlighting need for fisheries community to investigate, besides biomass estimates, also habitat selection commercially important species. The Mediterranean Sea, although generally oligotrophic, is characterized by high variability and represents an ideal study area investigate adaptive behavior small pelagics under different conditions. In this European...
Benthic—pelagic coupling plays a pivotal role in aquatic ecosystems but the effects of fishery driven interactions on its functioning has been largely overlooked. Disentangling benthic—pelagic links including mixed fisheries, however, needs sketching whole description ecosystem using quantitative tools. A holistic food web model here developed order to understand interplay between benthic-pelagic and fisheries Mediterranean system such as Strait Sicily. The reconstruction required review...
The calcareous nannofossil assemblages of Ocean Drilling Program Hole 963D from the central Mediterranean Sea have been investigated to document oceanographic changes in surface waters. studied site is located an area sensitive large‐scale atmospheric and climatic systems high‐ low‐latitude climate connection. It characterized by a high sedimentation rate (the achieved mean sampling resolution <70 years) that allowed Sicily Channel environmental be examined great detail over last 12 ka...
[1] This study analyzes coccolithophore abundance fluctuations (e.g., Emiliania huxleyi, Gephyrocapsa specimens, and Florisphaera profunda) in core MD01-2444 sediment strata retrieved at the Iberian Margin, northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Coccolithophores are calcareous nannofossils, a major component of oceanic phytoplankton, which provide information about past ecological climatological variability. Results supported by data on fossil organic compounds (sea surface temperatures, alkenones,...
Abstract Engraulis encrasicolus and Sardina pilchardus stocks are highly variable in terms of recruitment, biomass spatial distribution. Changes habitat conditions may influence both the survival early life stages adult stages. Detailed studies on distribution selection such species have been performed different areas world, highlighting importance environmental processes. The present study analyzes anchovy sardine Tyrrhenian Sea relation to heterogeneity. Four acoustic surveys were carried...
Knowledge of the link between ocean hydrodynamics and distribution small pelagic fish species is fundamental for sustainable management fishery resources. Both commercial scientific communities are indeed seeking to provide services that could "connect dots" among in situ remote observations, numerical modelling, fisheries. In Mediterranean Sea and, particular, Sicily Channel reproductive strategy European Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) strongly influenced by oceanographic patterns, which...
Abstract. For the first time it was possible to investigate a still poorly known region of eastern Mediterranean Sea, Libyan continental margin. An oceanographic cruise, performed during summer 2006, revealed an important and novel feature: dense vein flowing along slope. The paper describes evolution with some insights on its dynamic furnishes estimate transport, which results be comparable Adriatic Deep Water production rate. cascading into steep canyon incises shelf suggests that may play...
The northern sector of the Sicilian Channel is an area favourable upwelling winds, which ought to support primary production. However, values for production are low when compared with other Mediterranean areas and very most biologically productive regions world’s oceans: California, Canary Islands, Humboldt Benguela. aim this study was identify main factors that limit phytoplankton biomass in modulate its monthly changes. We satellite-based estimates chlorophyll a concentration Strait Sicily...
Abstract The sustainable exploitation of small pelagic fish populations, characterized by short life span and early age at first reproduction, is typically more influenced the success annual recruitment rather than fishing mortality. Recruitment strength, in turn, related to high environmental variability characterizing habitats, able strongly affect survival stages, from hatching recruitment. Here, we consider case study anchovy ( Engraulis encrasicolus ) stock Strait Sicily (Central...