11 results on '"Salvati, Eva"'
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2. New records of scleractinian cold-water coral (CWC) assemblages in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea (western Mediterranean Sea): Human impacts and conservation prospects
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Angiolillo, Michela, La Mesa, Gabriele, Giusti, Michela, Salvati, Eva, Di Lorenzo, Bianca, Rossi, Lorenzo, Canese, Simonepietro, and Tunesi, Leonardo
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- 2021
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3. Outstanding Aggregation of the Atlantic Brisingid Hymenodiscus coronata (Sars, 1871) (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) in the Strait of Sicily.
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Toma, Margherita, Giova, Antonio, Bo, Marzia, Canese, Simonepietro, Enrichetti, Francesco, Romeo, Teresa, Salvati, Eva, and Greco, Silvestro
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ECHINODERMATA ,STARFISHES ,STRAITS ,PRECAUTIONARY principle ,TRAWLING - Abstract
The sea star Hymenodiscus coronata is the only Mediterranean representative of the deep-sea order Brisingida. In the North-eastern Atlantic Ocean, this species is known to create dense aggregations, while, in the Mediterranean basin, it is generally reported as scattered individuals. Through the analysis of the video footage obtained from an extensive ROV campaign carried out in the northern Strait of Sicily in 2021, over 2850 specimens were counted. The specimens, observed between 310 m and 714 m depth, showed a large variability in size and number of arms. It was noted that 17% of the specimens displayed the peculiar "sail position", with all the arms extended vertically in the water column, possibly increasing the filtration rate. Almost the totality of the individuals was noted on soft bottoms, in accordance with the ecological preferences of the species. The density of H. coronata in each site varied between 0.01 and 0.81 individuals m
−2 , with the highest densities reported in sites characterized by large muddy areas among rocky outcrops and turbulent hydrodynamic conditions. Although the trawling areas exploited in 2021 did not seem to interfere with the presence of H. coronata in the study area, a precautionary approach should be assumed to protect the largest ever reported Mediterranean aggregation of this poorly known species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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4. Assessing the environmental status of temperate mesophotic reefs: A new, integrated methodological approach
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Enrichetti, Francesco, Bo, Marzia, Morri, Carla, Montefalcone, Monica, Toma, Margherita, Bavestrello, Giorgio, Tunesi, Leonardo, Canese, Simonepietro, Giusti, Michela, Salvati, Eva, Bertolotto, Rosa Maria, and Bianchi, Carlo Nike
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- 2019
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5. Effect of environmental and anthropogenic factors on the distribution and co-occurrence of cold-water corals.
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Palummo, Valeria, Milisenda, Giacomo, Canese, Simonepietro, Salvati, Eva, Pica, Daniela, Passarelli, Augusto, Spanò, Nunziacarla, Romeo, Teresa, and Greco, Silvestro
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DEEP-sea corals ,RECEIVER operating characteristic curves ,ANTHROPOGENIC effects on nature ,DREDGING (Fisheries) ,WILDLIFE conservation ,IMMUNOCOMPUTERS - Abstract
Cold-water corals (CWCs) are bioengineering species that can increase habitat heterogeneity and improve the deep sea’s biological diversity and ecosystem functioning. Knowledge of their distribution provides a critical baseline for assessing the effect of natural and anthropogenic impacts on these important deep-sea habitats. The aims of this study are: i) provide new data on the spatial distribution of six CWCs species in the Strait of Sicily, ii) describe the principal environmental and anthropogenic variables that play a role in shaping their distribution, iii) identify hotspots in which individuals belonging to the various species co-occur. Presence-only data of six CWCs species, ten environmental variables (depth, slope, rugosity, aspect, flowdir, temperature, salinity, north bottom current, east bottom current, chlorophyll-a), and one variable relating to bottom trawling effort (Automatic Information System – AIS) were used to predict the suitable habitats. We used Maximum Entropy modelling (MaxEnt) approach and used the AUC (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve) and TSS (true skill statistics) to evaluate the model performance. The results showed excellent AUC, TSS and AUC’s standard deviation mean values for all six species. The validation show high predictive performance. MaxEnt identified slope, depth, and rugosity as the most important predictors, showing the highest percentage contribution for all six species considered. Throughout the study area, highlyinterspecific persistent density hotspot of CWCs co-occurrence were discovered, with a total extension of 4.05 km2 where all species co-occur. Although studies on the effect of environmental and anthropogenic factors that impact the distribution of these species of conservation interest remain scarce, the results of this study offer useful guidance for decision-makers to develop necessary conservation measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. New contribution on the distribution and ecology of Dendrophyllia ramea (Linnaeus, 1758): abundance hotspots off north‐eastern Sicilian waters.
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Salvati, Eva, Giusti, Michela, Canese, Simonepietro, Esposito, Valentina, Romeo, Teresa, Andaloro, Franco, Bo, Marzia, and Tunesi, Leonardo
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SCLERACTINIA ,SEAWATER ,TECHNICAL reports ,DATA distribution ,POPULATION density ,GEOLOGIC hot spots ,CORALS - Abstract
Dendrophyllia ramea is a poorly known arborescent scleractinian coral, whose worldwide distribution is limited to the southern part of the Mediterranean basin, and to the Atlantic Ocean between Macaronesia and Gulf of Cadiz. The geographical distribution and abundance of D. ramea were herein updated, considering a total of 19 records, seven of which have never previously been reported in scientific papers.Between 2010 and 2017, five Remotely Operative Vehicle surveys carried out along the Sicilian coast recorded 89 colonies. No exhaustive data on density and ecology of this species have been published to date. Data for two areas off the north‐eastern Sicilian waters (Aeolian Island and Gulf of Patti) are reported, including the species' bathymetric distribution, abundance, population density, colony morphometry, population size structure and surrounding habitat description.Size structure and density of D. ramea populations were compared with lost fishing gear density. Around the Aeolian Islands, where little lost fishing gear was observed, the D. ramea population was denser compared with the populations at two sites within the Gulf of Patti, where a greater amount of lost fishing gear was observed. The analysis of D. ramea size classes (single corallite, 2–5 polyps, >5 polyps) at different sites showed that impact varied with fishing gear typology: while lines damage the branches of larger colonies, nets can completely remove them.The limited distribution of D. ramea in some areas also makes this species very vulnerable to impacts such as changes in the chemical–physical characteristics and circulation of sea water. Dendrophyllia ramea is classified as 'Vulnerable' according to the Mediterranean IUCN Red List, and it is listed in the Barcelona Convention (Annex B). Data on the distribution of D. ramea allows us to review the species' classification and propose that its status be changed to 'Endangered'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. A multidisciplinary approach to the study of insular environments: the 1st Summer School on Geomorphology, Ecology, and Marine Biology in the Tremiti Islands (Southern Adriatic Sea, Puglia, Italy).
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Paglia, Giorgio, Bergamin, Luisa, Buccolini, Marcello, Carabella, Cristiano, Cerrone, Francesco, Chiocci, Francesco Latino, d'Arielli, Roberto, Esposito, Gianluca, Federico, Daniela, Mancinelli, Vania, Marassich, Andrea, Mazzetti, Martina, Mecacci, Silvia, Nolè, Carmela, Piattelli, Valerio, Romano, Elena, Salvati, Eva, and Miccadei, Enrico
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MARINE biology ,SUMMER schools ,GEOMORPHOLOGY ,ECOLOGY ,ENVIRONMENTAL literacy ,COASTAL ecology - Abstract
This paper is the outcome of the 1st Summer School on Geomorphology, Ecology, and Marine Biology in insular environments, focused on the advanced and multidisciplinary methods for the scientific investigation of marine coastal areas. It was held at Tremiti Islands, a significant laboratory for geomorphological, biological, and ecological studies because of its dynamic interaction between geodiversity and biodiversity, which makes it an ideal place for scientific research and geotourism. Landscape information was collected during field trips, while practical activities were finalized to sampling sediments and data collection of hard bottom assemblages. The map is the result of a multidisciplinary analysis incorporating geomorphological field observations and advanced methods applicable for ecological and environmental research, supported by scientific diving. This work represents a useful tool for the dissemination of environmental knowledge of the area and for understanding the relationships between landscape and natural heritage through modern and environmentally aware tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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8. Marine litter from fishery activities in the Western Mediterranean sea: The impact of entanglement on marine animal forests.
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Consoli, Pierpaolo, Romeo, Teresa, Angiolillo, Michela, Canese, Simonepietro, Esposito, Valentina, Salvati, Eva, Scotti, Gianfranco, Andaloro, Franco, and Tunesi, Leonardo
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MARINE debris ,FOREST animals ,MARINE animals ,MARINE parks & reserves ,HABITAT conservation ,BENTHIC animals - Abstract
The anthropogenic marine debris, especially abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG), represents a rising concern, because of its potential harmful impact on the marine animal forests. We carried out 13 km of video recordings, by means of a remotely operated vehicle, from 10 to 210 m depth, in an anthropised area of the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean Sea). This site, for its high ecological importance and biodiversity value, has been identified for the establishment of a new marine protected area (MPA). The aim of this paper was to assess marine litter abundance and its effects on the benthic fauna. The debris density, in the study area, ranged from 0.24 to 8.01 items/100 m
2 , with an average of 3.49 (±0.59) items/100 m2 . The derelict fishing gear, mainly fishing lines, were the main source of marine debris, contributing 77.9% to the overall litter. The impacts of debris on the benthic fauna were frequently recorded, with 28.5% of the litter entangling corals and impacting habitats of conservation concern. These impacts were exclusively caused by the derelict fishing gear (91.2% by longlines), and the highest percentage (49.1%) of ALDFG causing impacts was observed from 41 to 80 m depth, in the coralligenous biocenosis. The results of the present study will help the fulfilment of "harm" monitoring, as recommended by the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) and the UN Environment/MAP Regional Plan on the marine litter management in the Mediterranean Sea. Regarding the actions to reduce the derelict fishing gear, preventive measures are usually preferred instead of the extensive removals based on cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The establishment of a new MPA in the area could be a good solution to reduce ALDFG, resulting in the improvement of the ecological status of this coastal area. Image 1 • Marine litter was quantified within a new Marine Protected Area. • Litter density ranged from 0.24 to 8.01 items/100 m2 (mean = 3.49 items/100 m2 ). • Derelict fishing gear represented 77.9% of the total litter items. • Fishing lines have been recognized as a cause of coral damage. The derelict fishing gear, mostly fishing lines, were the main source of marine debris, contributing 77.9% to the overall litter observed in the Milazzo Marine Protected Area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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9. Distribution and population structure of deep-dwelling red coral in the Northwest Mediterranean.
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Angiolillo, Michela, Gori, Andrea, Canese, Simonepietro, Bo, Marzia, Priori, Cristina, Bavestrello, Giorgio, Salvati, Eva, Erra, Fabrizio, Greenacre, Michael, and Santangelo, Giovanni
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OCTOCORALLIA ,SUBLITTORAL ecology ,CORALS ,REMOTE submersibles ,MARINE ecology - Abstract
Commercially harvested since ancient times, the highly valuable red coral Corallium rubrum (Linnaeus, 1758) is an octocoral endemic to the Mediterranean Sea and adjacent Eastern Atlantic Ocean, where it occurs on rocky bottoms over a wide bathymetric range. Current knowledge is restricted to its shallow populations (15-50 m depth), with comparably little attention given to the deeper populations (50-200 m) that are nowadays the main target of exploitation. In this study, red coral distribution and population structure were assessed in three historically exploited areas (Amalfi, Ischia Island and Elba Island) in the Tyrrhenian Sea (Western Mediterranean Sea) between 50 and 130 m depth by means of ROV during a cruise carried out in the summer of 2010. Red coral populations showed a maximum patch frequency of 0.20 ± 0.04 SD patches·m
−1 and a density ranging between 28 and 204 colonies·m−2 , with a fairly continuous bathymetric distribution. The highest red coral densities in the investigated areas were found on cliffs and boulders mainly exposed to the east, at the greatest depth, and characterized by medium percentage sediment cover. The study populations contained a high percentage (46% on average) of harvestable colonies (>7 mm basal diameter). Moreover, some colonies with fifth-order branches were also observed, highlighting the probable older age of some components of these populations. The Ischia population showed the highest colony occupancy, density and size, suggesting a better conservation status than the populations at the other study locations. These results indicate that deep dwelling red coral populations in non-stressed or less-harvested areas may diverge from the inverse size-density relationship previously observed in red coral populations with increasing depth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2016
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10. The coral assemblages of an off-shore deep Mediterranean rocky bank ( NW Sicily, Italy).
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Bo, Marzia, Cerrano, Carlo, Canese, Simonepietro, Salvati, Eva, Angiolillo, Michela, Santangelo, Giovanni, and Bavestrello, Giorgio
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ALCYONACEA ,SCLERACTINIA ,DEEP-sea corals ,SUSPENSION feeders - Abstract
In this study we characterized the deep assemblages dwelling at 200-250 m depth on a large shoal off Capo St. Vito Promontory ( Northwestern coast of Sicily, South Tyrrhenian Sea) by means of ROV-imaging. Two assemblages of suspension feeders, dominated by the gorgonian Callogorgia verticillata and by the black coral Leiopathes glaberrima, together with a tanatocoenosis of the colonial yellow scleractinian coral Dendrophyllia cornigera, were examined. The three main species were significatively distributed into two areas corresponding to different habitat preferences: a more elevated hardground hosting black corals and a gently sloping, silted rocky bottom hosting the other coral species. The study area is subjected to a heavy pressure from the professional fishery, resulting in the mechanical damage of numerous colonies, some of which are then overgrown by various epibionts including a parasitic bioluminescent zoanthid, new for the Mediterranean fauna, and tentatively identified as Isozoanthus primoidus. In the Mediterranean Sea, these deep off-shore rocky banks are widely known among recreational and professional fishermen due to their rich fish fauna. However, there has been still little effort into quantifying and characterizing the extent of the impact and its consequences on the benthic communities, which may represent, as in this case, only a partial picture of their original structure and extent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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11. A baseline for the monitoring of Mediterranean upper bathyal biogenic reefs within the marine strategy framework directive objectives.
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Angiolillo, Michela, Bo, Marzia, Toma, Margherita, Giusti, Michela, Salvati, Eva, Giova, Antonio, Lagudi, Antonio, Rossi, Lorenzo, Collina, Matteo, Bruno, Fabio, Canese, Simonepietro, and Tunesi, Leonardo
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SCIENTIFIC knowledge , *DEEP-sea corals , *REEFS , *ENVIRONMENTAL degradation , *HABITAT destruction , *MARINE biodiversity - Abstract
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD, 2008/56/EC) was adopted to achieve a Good Environmental Status (GES) in the EU's marine waters and to protect resources and ecosystem services, including the deep-sea waters and seafloor. The deep sea (below 200 m) is the largest biome on Earth, and its biodiversity plays a key role, despite being strongly threatened by several anthropogenic stressors, potentially affecting some ecosystem functions. Among the main deep-sea structuring species, the habitat-forming cold-water corals (CWCs) are known to form Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs). In the Mediterranean Sea, in the last two decades, a significant effort has been devoted to unveiling the distribution, extension and ecological role of scleractinian CWCs (Madrepora oculata and Desmophyllum pertusum), but quantitative data on their conservation status are very limited. Because of their ecological importance and vulnerability, Italy has extended the implementation of the MSFD to the deep sea, carrying out specific monitoring programmes on these scleractinian CWCs. In this regard, this study established, for the first time, an extensive standardized baseline for national monitoring programmes focusing on two recently discovered upper bathyal areas dominated by scleractinian CWCs (Dohrn Canyon and Corsica Channel). The goal was to evaluate the ecological status of the bathyal biogenic reefs using traditional diversity and impact variables as well as the innovative photogrammetry tool. In both areas, the investigations have increased the knowledge about the extent of the habitat and new CWC assemblages in good health conditions were discovered. The pressure extent is limited with respect to the total extent of the CWC habitat, accounting for approximately 32% and 63% of the fishing - related items entangled on structuring species. The photogrammetric approach showed a deviation of about 33% in the measurement of the population size structures. Moreover, the use of a standardized operative protocol has been proposed to obtain reliable, coherent, and comparable data for future monitoring activities. This approach improved scientific knowledge for the two studied areas and it is pivotal in defining long-term monitoring activities useful to assess the effectiveness of specific protection measures, for these VMEs. • The Good Environmental Status of two upper bathyal biogenic reefs was assessed. • Conventional imaging and innovative photogrammetry analysis were applied. • A monitoring protocol under Marine Strategy Framework Directive was proposed. • No extensive habitat destruction threatening environmental integrity was observed. • The information collected will be used as baseline for future monitoring cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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