Lagoon resident fish species of conservation interest according to the habitat directive (92/43/CEE): A review on their potential use as ecological indicator species
Transitional waters are fragile ecosystems with high ecological, social and economic values,
that undergo numerous threats. According to the information provided by European Member …
that undergo numerous threats. According to the information provided by European Member …
[HTML][HTML] Restored saltmarshes lack the topographic diversity found in natural habitat
PJ Lawrence, GR Smith, MJP Sullivan… - Ecological …, 2018 - Elsevier
Saltmarshes can be created to compensate for lost habitat by a process known as managed
realignment (MR), where sea defences are deliberately breached to flood low-lying …
realignment (MR), where sea defences are deliberately breached to flood low-lying …
The paradoxical need for human intervention in the conservation of natural environments in Venice lagoon
The Venice lagoon—the largest Mediterranean coastal lagoon—is characterized by the
presence at its edges of 31 “valli da pesca”, types of artificial ecosystems that mime the …
presence at its edges of 31 “valli da pesca”, types of artificial ecosystems that mime the …
Influence of seascape on coastal lagoon fisheries: The role of habitat mosaic in the Venice lagoon
L Scapin, M Zucchetta, F Pranovi, P Franzoi - Estuaries and Coasts, 2022 - Springer
Fisheries are a staple human activity supported by coastal lagoons. Together with water
quality and trophic status, lagoon morphology is acknowledged as one of the main …
quality and trophic status, lagoon morphology is acknowledged as one of the main …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the interplay of landscape changes and ecosystem services maximization in man-managed lagoon areas
Coastal lagoons have long been subject to continuous changes caused by mutual
interactions with human activities. Monitoring such changes becomes critical, particularly …
interactions with human activities. Monitoring such changes becomes critical, particularly …
Like Little Lagoons: The Contribution of Valli da Pesca to the Ecosystem Services Supply of the Venice Lagoon
Abstract The Venice Lagoon social-ecological system is characterized by a strong
relationship between the natural environment and human activities. This is especially …
relationship between the natural environment and human activities. This is especially …
Body condition in fish as a tool to detect the effects of anthropogenic pressures in transitional waters
F Cavraro, N Bettoso, M Zucchetta, A D'Aietti, L Faresi… - Aquatic Ecology, 2019 - Springer
In the last years, increasing interest has been dedicated to the quality assessment of
brackish-water systems. Traditionally, fish community is an important biological element …
brackish-water systems. Traditionally, fish community is an important biological element …
Trophic adaptability shapes isotopic niche of the resident fish Aphanius fasciatus across lagoon habitats
Coastal lagoons are characterized by high habitat heterogeneity where natural habitats
coexist with artificial ones, historically set up to support human activities. Increasing …
coexist with artificial ones, historically set up to support human activities. Increasing …
Tidal water exchange drives fish and crustacean abundances in salt marshes
Coastal salt marshes provide important habitat for fishes and crustaceans, including species
of commercial value that feed or take refuge in the marsh. Yet population abundances vary …
of commercial value that feed or take refuge in the marsh. Yet population abundances vary …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental DNA enhances comprehension of the spatial and temporal dynamics of fish diversity in a coastal lagoon
Transitional environments have great ecological value and high productivity, and many
species can benefit from their sheltered conditions and food resources. In this study, we …
species can benefit from their sheltered conditions and food resources. In this study, we …