The aim of this work is to present the food web models developed using the Ecopath with
Ecosim (EwE) software tool to describe structure and functioning of various European …

The Thermaikos Gulf (TG) is a semi-enclosed, river-influenced, marine system situated in the
eastern Mediterranean Sea, sustaining both urban coastal regions and ecologically …

Multiple stressors may combine in unexpected ways to alter the structure of ecological
systems, however, our current ability to evaluate their ecological impact is limited due to the …

The Sea of Marmara (SoM), without doubt, is one of the most disturbed marine ecosystems
of the Mediterranean basin. As a semi-enclosed and a recognized eutrophic basin, it has a …

The abundance and distribution of microplastics has largely increased during last years and
the respective implications on the environment and human health is an emerging field in …

The monitoring of contaminants in fish species is pivotal for fishes' health and reproduction,
as well as for human health. In the specific work, three major categories of contaminants …

In ecosystem management, risk assessment quantifies the probability and impact of events
and informs on intervention priorities. Analytical models for risk assessment quantify the …

Available information and potential data gaps for non-fish marine organisms (cnidarians,
crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs, sponges, mammals, reptiles, and seabirds) covered by …

Ecosystem models are important tools for the implementation of Ecosystem Based Fisheries
Management (EBFM), especially in highly exploited ecosystems affected by climate change …

Spatiotemporal and physiochemical influences on the abundances and diversity of
ichthyoplankton were assessed in the Thermaikos Gulf and edge habitats surrounding the …