Geo-environmental characterisation of high contaminated coastal sites: The analysis of past experiences in Taranto (Southern Italy) as a key for defining operational …
Despite its remarkable geomorphological, ecological, and touristic value, the coastal sector
of the Apulia region (Southern Italy) hosts three of the main contaminated Italian sites (Sites …
of the Apulia region (Southern Italy) hosts three of the main contaminated Italian sites (Sites …
Sources and metal pollution of sediments from a coastal area of the central western adriatic sea (Southern Marche region, Italy)
Sediments represent a critical compartment of marine coastal ecosystems due to the toxic
and long-lasting effects of the contaminants buried therein. Here, we investigated the …
and long-lasting effects of the contaminants buried therein. Here, we investigated the …
Occurrence and distribution of microbial pollutants in coastal areas of the Adriatic Sea influenced by river discharge
The transport of a variety of pollutants from agricultural, industrial and urbanised areas
makes rivers major contributors to the contamination of coastal marine environments. Too …
makes rivers major contributors to the contamination of coastal marine environments. Too …
Changes in taxonomic structure and functional traits of nematodes as tools in the assessment of port impact
Numerous anthropogenic activities take place within or nearby ports, thereby increasing
environmental pressure in coastal zone that become the final destination of many …
environmental pressure in coastal zone that become the final destination of many …
Free-living nematodes of Mediterranean ports: A mandatory contribution for their use in ecological quality assessment
Free-living nematodes were investigated in three Mediterranean commercial ports (Ancona
and Trieste, Italy; Koper, Slovenia) in terms of abundance, diversity and functionality. Results …
and Trieste, Italy; Koper, Slovenia) in terms of abundance, diversity and functionality. Results …
[HTML][HTML] Emerging Marine Nematodes as Model Organisms: Which Species for Which Question?
Marine nematodes possess all the prerequisites to serve as “simpler models” for
investigating biological phenomena and are gaining attention as emerging model …
investigating biological phenomena and are gaining attention as emerging model …
[HTML][HTML] Simple is the best: An alternative method for the analysis of free-living nematode assemblage structure
An alternative approach to notice changes of the nematode community structure was
evaluated in five study cases in the Mediterranean Sea. In detail, we suggested a …
evaluated in five study cases in the Mediterranean Sea. In detail, we suggested a …
Optimization of operational parameters of pneumatic system for ballast tank sediment reduction with experimental and ANN applications
CB Güney - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The studies show that ballast tank sediments pose several problems, including the
continuing risk of invasive and pathogenic species transfer. Moreover, Regulation B. 5 of …
continuing risk of invasive and pathogenic species transfer. Moreover, Regulation B. 5 of …
Assessment of benthic meiofauna in multi-stressed environment of a tropical estuary: A case study using low taxonomic resolution data
The estuary receives varying anthropogenic inputs that significantly influence the benthic
biota and suppress ecological health. Thus, multiple parameters (natural and …
biota and suppress ecological health. Thus, multiple parameters (natural and …
Anthropogenic contribution, transport, and accumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in sediments of the continental shelf and slope in the Mediterranean Sea
A multidisciplinary approach, involving geochemical, sedimentological and oceanographic
analyses, was employed to examine the distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons …
analyses, was employed to examine the distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons …