The information-rich vessel movement data provided by the Automatic Identification System
(AIS) has gained much popularity over the past decade, during which the employment of …

This paper proposes a novel data-driven approach to estimate the navigable capacity of
busy waterways, focusing on ships entering and leaving port, based on the structural …

Abstract The Mediterranean fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) subpopulation is under
threat from collisions with ships. Given the international dimension of the issue, the French …

Spatially explicit risk assessment is an essential component of Marine Spatial Planning
(MSP), which provides a comprehensive framework for managing multiple uses of the …

Abstract In the Salish Sea, a body of water spanning British Columbia, Canada, and
Washington State, USA, increasing vessel traffic has the potential to cause many direct and …

Maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment were the primary objectives of
two European projects that the National Research Council of Italy had participated in, with …

Cetaceans are key biological indicators of the status of marine waters and are protected
under an extensive legislative framework. Research about these highly dynamic species is …

Investigating the influence of international events on global maritime networks is a
challenging task that must comprehensively incorporate geographical, political, and …

Marine litter is a major form of pollution in the Mediterranean, but despite legislative
requirements, additional information is still needed to evaluate basin-scale amounts, trends …

Abstract The Pelagos Sanctuary is the only pelagic marine protected area in the
Mediterranean Sea, instituted for the conservation of cetaceans. Considering the number …