Mediterranean bioconstructions along the Italian coast
Marine bioconstructions are biodiversity-rich, three-dimensional biogenic structures,
regulating key ecological functions of benthic ecosystems worldwide. Tropical coral reefs …
regulating key ecological functions of benthic ecosystems worldwide. Tropical coral reefs …
Ecological impacts and management strategies for recreational diving: A review
Recreational diving is an expanding branch of ecotourism that when poorly managed, may
cause considerable impacts to benthic organisms. Such impacts become a matter of …
cause considerable impacts to benthic organisms. Such impacts become a matter of …
Evidences of fishing impact on the coastal gorgonian forests inside the Portofino MPA (NW Mediterranean Sea)
Abstract The gorgonians Paramuricea clavata (Risso, 1826) and Eunicella cavolini (Koch,
1887) are important habitat-forming species within the Mediterranean coralligenous …
1887) are important habitat-forming species within the Mediterranean coralligenous …
Scuba divers' behavior and satisfaction in a new marine protected area: Lessons from the implementation of a best practices program
Subtropical reefs have suffered from increasing threats and impacts mainly from
anthropogenic activities. These reefs also have socioeconomic relevance being in many …
anthropogenic activities. These reefs also have socioeconomic relevance being in many …
Crustose coralline algae and biodiversity enhancement: The role of Lithophyllum stictiforme in structuring Mediterranean coralligenous reefs
L Piazzi, F Pinna, G Ceccherelli - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Biogenic structures edified by crustose coralline algae (CCA) are known to enhance
biodiversity, but the mechanisms involved are only partially defined. This study aims at …
biodiversity, but the mechanisms involved are only partially defined. This study aims at …
Fate of lost fishing gears: Experimental evidence of biofouling colonization patterns from the northwestern Mediterranean Sea
ALDFGs (abandoned, lost or otherwise discharged fishing gears) represent a major
pollutant in the world's oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea, but very little is known …
pollutant in the world's oceans, including the Mediterranean Sea, but very little is known …
Reteporella spp. success in the re-colonization of bare coralligenous reefs impacted by Costa Concordia shipwreck: The pioneer species you did not expect
We report here for the first time the effectiveness of Reteporella bryozoan genus in the early
stage of coralligenous reefs recolonization through the analysis of the settlement and the …
stage of coralligenous reefs recolonization through the analysis of the settlement and the …
Quotas regulation is necessary but not sufficient to mitigate the impact of SCUBA diving in a highly visited marine protected area
Abstract When effectively managed, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) can produce wide
ecosystem benefits that can foster, directly and indirectly, local economies. Tourism is one of …
ecosystem benefits that can foster, directly and indirectly, local economies. Tourism is one of …
On the effects of recreational SCUBA diving on fragile benthic species: the Portofino MPA (NW Mediterranean Sea) case study
The main aims of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are the conservation of natural habitats
and their biological resources, together with the promotion of an eco-compatible economic …
and their biological resources, together with the promotion of an eco-compatible economic …
Coralligenous assemblages along their geographical distribution: Testing of concepts and implications for management
The coralligenous habitat was studied at the large Mediterranean scale, by applying a
standardized, non‐destructive photo‐sampling protocol, developed in the framework of the …
standardized, non‐destructive photo‐sampling protocol, developed in the framework of the …