This review of studies on long term series on river discharges, oceanographic features,
plankton, fish and benthic compartments, collected since the 1970s revealed significant …

Striped venus (Chamelea gallina) is one of the most important fish resources on the west
coast of the Adriatic Sea. Recently, there has been a widespread die-off of C. gallina …

An assessment on the fluctuations in abundance of the striped venus clam (Chamelea
gallina) in the southern Adriatic Sea (Central Mediterranean Sea), and the northern Gargano …

Many wildlife populations are declining at rates higher than can be explained by known
threats to biodiversity. Recently, thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency has emerged as a possible …

The present Mediterranean molluscan biodiversity, comprising more than 2,000 species,
was shaped by the multiple events connected with the geodynamic and climatic evolution of …

In the Mediterranean Sea, structured and standardized monitoring programs of marine
resources were set only in the last decades, so the analysis of changes in marine …

Anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide are leading to decreases in pH and changes in
the carbonate chemistry of seawater. Ocean acidification may negatively affect the ability of …

The aim of this paper is to highlight current opportunities and expected benefits of
establishing a transboundary large marine protected area (LMPA)-specifically a no-trawl …

The boom-and-bust trajectory of the Argopecten purpuratus industry in Chile shows the
progression from resource extraction (fishing) to production (aquaculture). This paper …

The striped venus clam Chamelea gallina is an important shellfish resource in coastal area
of Mediterranean Basin, playing a fundamental role in the ecosystems. In the last two …