A5014031173- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Marine and fisheries research
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- RNA modifications and cancer
- Water Systems and Optimization
- Marine Toxins and Detection Methods
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- RNA Research and Splicing
National Research Council
2025
National Research Council
2016-2025
Istituto Giannina Gaslini
2023-2024
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2023-2024
Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology
2023-2024
Bologna Research Area
2022-2023
Italian Institute of Technology
2023
University of Genoa
2023
Istituto di Scienze Marine del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
2005-2018
University of Rostock
2018
Long-term data series (1971–2015) of physical and biogeochemical parameters were analyzed in order to assess trends variability oceanographic conditions the northern Adriatic Sea (NAS), a mid-latitude shallow continental shelf strongly impacted by river discharges, human activities climate changes. Interpolation maps statistical models applied investigate seasonal spatial variability, as well decadal temperature, salinity, chlorophyll-a nutrients. This analysis shows that sea surface...
The influence of the Po plume on northern Adriatic Sea was observed during two seasons in 2003 under distinct physical forcing regimes. During winter, cool, low both salinity and chlorophyll, but with higher chlorophyll concentrations occurring along boundary. mixed deeply water column response to strong wind forcing. cooled significantly observational period, therefore alone best discriminator mass variability. In contrast winter late spring characterized by weak forcing, below‐average...
Wind forcing plays a key role in controlling the water column structure and circulation northern Adriatic Sea. Through shipboard observations numerical modeling, we have documented changing of oceanographic features before, during, after sequence cold northeasterly bora wind pulses that occurred during stratified conditions late September 2002. High‐resolution meteorological, hydrodynamic, wave model outputs were related to situ hydrologic parameters, dissolved nutrients oxygen, suspended...
More than 80% of wastewaters are discharged into rivers or seas, with a negative impact on water quality along the coast due to presence potential pathogens faecal origin. Escherichia coli and enterococci important indicators assess, monitor, predict microbial in natural ecosystems. During rainfall events, amount wastewater delivered coastal systems is increased dramatically. This study implements measures capable monitoring pathways discharge transport bacteria area during following extreme...
The evaluation of the hydrography and biogeochemistry Adriatic Sea over last century was summarized in this review to point out any changes river runoff provide an overview cause effect these trends on marine ecosystems. Although several rivers flow into Adriatic, most affected area is northern where Po River loads basin half total freshwater input, carrying causing algal blooms hypoxia phenomena. These fresh waters predominantly along entire western side, reaching southernmost part up...
Abundance and distribution of commercial marine resources are influenced by environmental variables, which together with fishery patterns may also influence their catchability. However, Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) can be standardized in order to remove most the variability not directly attributable fish abundance. In present study, Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) were used investigate effect some covariates on spatial abundance Norway lobster Nephrops norvegicus within Pomo/Jabuka Pits...
The Italian Fixed-Point Observatory Network (IFON) integrates well-established coastal and ocean infrastructures (buoys, platforms, moorings, mast etc.), most of them providing real-time multidisciplinary monitoring for a number marine atmospheric variables. Here, we describe the network characteristics then discuss an example its operation during cold spell winter 2012. One goals Flagship Project Ricerca Italiana per il mare (RITMARE) is to create common, validated IFON database able fulfil...
In the last two decades of 21st century, a gradual decrease in nitrogen and phosphorus has been observed along coastal area Northern Adriatic Sea. This depletion is attributed to reduced river flows. Studies conducted over past four have indicated that N/P ratio open sea unlikely undergo significant change. fact, it tends increase due unique characteristics Sea, which experiences slow water turnover influenced by strong winds. Additionally, Sea receives substantial amount freshwater from...
The year 2024 presented a series of environmental conditions that attracted the interest scientific community, particularly concerning alterations in biogeochemical parameters Adriatic Sea. In particular, northern Sea experienced record-high surface temperatures, reaching 30°C near coast Ancona (Italy). This rise temperature could be linked to multiple factors, including marine heatwaves and increased occurrence African anticyclones. impacts this warming are numerous, causing significant...
The aim of this study is to develop a relocatable modelling system able describe the microbial contamination that affects quality coastal bathing waters. Pollution events are mainly triggered by urban sewer outflows during massive rainy events, with relevant negative consequences on marine environment and tourism related activities towns. A finite element hydrodynamic model was applied five areas in Adriatic Sea, which differ for urban, oceanographic morphological conditions. With help...