Referent:
Iole Leonori
Monitoring, evaluation and mitigation of underwater acoustic pollution in the Adriatic sea
Research Projects
Completed
Referent:
Emanuela Frapiccini
Studying the early diagenesis processes that occur in the first centimetres of sediments at the bottom of the Southern Ocean.
Referent:
Ernesto Azzurro
Filling the gaps in invasive species detection in the Mediterranean Sea.
Referent:
Ernesto Azzurro
Enhancing Marine Protected Areas as Nature Based Solutions for adaptation to climate change: from local actions to Mediterranean basin strategy
Referent:
Massimiliano Pinat
Supporting the mediterranean sea basin for the implementation of the EU Mission restore our ocean and waters
Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti, Sara Bonanomi
The LIFE ELIFE project aims to improve the conservation of elasmobranch species (sharks and rays) by promoting better conservation practices in the context of professional fishing in the Mediterranean Sea, through the implementation of pilot and demonstration actions in several Italian ports.
Referent:
Alessandra Spagnolo
Checking the state of environmental quality in the Marina Dorica tourist port area and possible anthropic impacts.
Referent:
Emanuela Frapiccini
Sustainable and innovative feeds from agricultural wastes for a resilient and high-quality aquaculture.
Referent:
Alessandra Spagnolo
Assessing environmental factors affecting the growth and quality of farmed and wild mussel populations along the Italian Adriatic coast
Referent:
Emilio Notti
Developing Low-Impact towed fishing gear methodologies for environmental and economic benefits.
Referent:
Luca Bolognini
Protection, promotion and enhancement of the land-sea ecosystems of Ancona and Conero Park and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11, 14 and 15 of Agenda 2030.
Referent:
Emanuela Frapiccini
Transforming waste from fish production into nutraceuticals.
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
The first National Centre for Research and Biodiversity
Referent:
Giuseppe Scarcella
Promote sustainable and "ecocentric" fisheries management for the sustainability of fisheries in European seas.
Referent:
Silvia Angelini
Implementating and expanding the regional database and platform established with the Med&BS RDFIS project
Referent:
Giulia Maricchiolo
Strategic implementation of the European Centre for Marine Biological Resources
Referent:
Federico Spagnoli
Monitorare l’ambiente marino e le formazioni geologiche sovrastanti l’area CCS ENI a Ravenna.
Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti
The Life DELFI project was born out of growing concern within the international scientific community about the interactions of cetaceans with professional fishing activities. Of particular concern is the frequent finding of signs of interaction with fishing gear on dolphin carcasses found on the beach or at sea. Therefore, DELFI takes care to limit the interaction between dolphins and fishermen as much as possible.
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
Understanding the transmission pathways and fate of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms in aquaculture, including contamination from the environment.
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
CIRCLES aims to develop and translate innovative circular actions tailored to microbiomes into concrete applications to improve key EU food system supply chains and their sustainability.
Referent:
Giulia Maricchiolo
Increasing sustainability and improve the image of national marine aquaculture towards the consumer Short description
Referent:
Michela Martinelli
NAUTILOS was created with the goal of complementing and expanding existing observational instruments and services in the EU, and enabling the collection of marine data with greater spatial resolution, temporal regularity, and length than currently available.
Referent:
Antonietta Specchiulli
Assessing the environmental and biological variables to classify the ecological status and identify any environmental criticalities.
Referent:
Simone Cappello
Development of innovative technologies for use in environmental monitoring and safety at sea for navigation and hazard control.
Referent:
Alessandra Spagnolo
Environmental investigations and monitoring associated with the excavation works of the Marina Dorica Tourist Port in 2023
Referent:
Ernesto Azzurro
Invasive alien species (IAS) and climate change require the development of new capacities to protect the natural capital and manage the rapid transformation of natural resources. The project proposes the development of an integrated and shared approach to studying this issue. The goal will be pursued through technical and technological advances supported by studies to improve the information management and the use of IAS as a potential economic resource
Referent:
Germana Garofalo
To provide key information on the biodiversity and marine ecosystems of the Central Mediterranean Sea - Strait of Sicily, the ecosystem services provided, human activities and pressures due to humans and climate change.
Referent:
Antonietta Specchiulli
Environmental monitoring of the Acquarotta canal - Lesina lagoon
Referent:
Alessandra Campanelli
Monitoring of offshore platforms in the Adriatic Sea aimed at verifying effects following the discharge of production water from offshore platforms into the sea and the absence of hazards to water and aquatic ecosystems.
Referent:
Elisa Punzo
Monitoring the possible impact resulting from the presence, installation or removal of offshore platforms and/or pipelines on the biotic and abiotic components of the marine environment.
Referent:
Sergio Vitale
Monitoring and assessment of the status of the species Pagellus bogaraveo in the islands of Sicily.
Referent:
Massimo Virgili
Using exclusion grids to reduce fisheries bycatch for conservation interest species in trawl fishing.
Co4SSF
Co-developing Data Collection, Analysis and Decision Support System for Small Scale Fisheries
Referent:
Anna Nora Tassetti
Co4SSF develops new approaches for fisheries management to support the integrated management of the coastal strip and maritime compartments where protected habitats fall, with particular reference to the Small Scale Fisheries sector.
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
Collaboration with ISPRA for retrieval and analysis of fisheries data.
Referent:
Stefano Guicciardi o Guizzardi
Collect, validate and provide access to and generate marine chemistry data relevant to the implementation of the MSFD
Referent:
Gian Marco Luna
To assess the consequences of ice melting on biodiversity and functioning of the microbial food web in the pelagic ecosystem of the Terranova Bay coastal area (Ross Sea).
Referent:
Monique Mancuso
Antibiotic-resistant and metal-resistant bacteria in seawater, marine sediments and in association with specimens of Trematomus bernacchii in Antarctica
Referent:
Francesca Falco
Quantitative evaluation of bycatch and the main sources of production of by-products of the Sicilian fish supply chain.
Referent:
Andrea De Felice
Expand and integrate knowledge about Antarctic toothfish and fill current knowledge gaps about its life cycle in the Ross Sea.
Referent:
Valentina Lauria
Support the Competent Authorities in the Mediterranean region and UNEP/MAP to facilitate the necessary cooperation for the next implementation cycle of the MSFD - Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Referent:
Gianna Fabi
To identify and mitigate the impacts caused by sediment spillage operations within the sediment disposal area at the Port of Ancona.
Referent:
Luca Bolognini
ShARed GOvernance of Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture activities as leverage to Protect Marine Resources in the Adriatic Sea.
Referent:
Silvia Angelini
Making Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries data more usable to facilitate the production of robust and reliable scientific advice.
Referent:
Giuseppe Scarcella
Support the operation and functioning of RCG Med&BS, overcome national approaches and achieve the expected results from coordinated regional work on fisheries data collection.
Referent:
Pierluigi Penna
Agreement aimed at collaboration for the joint installation of scientific instrumentation in the marine area in front of Senigallia (AN) for the development of research of common interest within the MORSE project.
Referent:
Simone Cappello
Study and development of innovative technologies and advanced materials for use in the shipbuilding supply chain.
Referent:
Iole Leonori
To study the distribution of the two krill species in the Ross Sea (Antarctica) through acoustic methodologies.
Referent:
Enrico Arneri
To provide national and EU administrations, as well as regional-level fisheries management bodies such as the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT), with scientific data and appropriate tools to undertake programming interventions and adopt management measures in line with the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Referent:
Giulia Maricchiolo
Promote innovation in aquaculture to foster sustainable resource use and facilitate the application of new sustainable production methods
Referent:
Simone Cappello
Innovative design and energy efficiency for boating and refitting vessels and equipment
Referent:
Silvia Angelini
ITACA addresses the competitiveness of the fisheries sector in the Adriatic by fostering blue innovation and improving the sustainability of fisheries.
Referent:
Grazia Marina Quero
Bring together the key players in Blue Biotechnologies in the Mediterranean and increase their innovation capacity and coordination in order to unlock the innovation potential in the field through joint transnational initiatives.
Referent:
Luca Bolognini
Support the transferability of ARIEL project results toward open innovation for small scale fisheries (SSF) and aquaculture sectors in the Adriatic-Ionian area.
Referent:
Giuseppe Scarcella
A sampling campaign of study and observations involving marine scientists and citizens in the common effort to produce a series of snapshots from the sea during lockdown.
Referent:
Tommaso Scirocco
To build an advanced, multifunctional Service Center and support Small Scale artisanal fishing in the Gargano.
Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti
Innovative systems for the clam (Chamelea gallina) fishery in order to increase the level of vibrating screen selectivity
Referent:
Mauro Marini
WATERCARE aims to improve bathing water quality by reducing microbial contamination and using innovative tools for wastewater management and treatment.
Referent:
Giuseppe Scarcella
PRIZEFISH aims to address the twin challenges of Italian and Croatian fishing enterprises and producer organizations to be more sustainable and increase their economic competitiveness in fish markets.
Referent:
Luca Bolognini
CNR IRBIM partner with SZN, the University of Naples Federico II, the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, the University of Sannio, the University of Suor Orsola Benincasa, the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, ENEA and INGV to carry out maritime spatial planning for the Campania Region.
Referent:
Gianna Fabi
ADRIREEF tests innovative actions to assess the suitability of natural and artificial reefs for the development of sustainable activities and in line with Blue Economy principles.
Referent:
Emilio Notti
Implement innovative solutions and projects to support the competitive development of fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, paying attention to the protection of marine resources and ecosystems.
Referent:
Giuseppe Scarcella
The FAIRSEA project aims to strengthen transnational capacity and cooperation in the field of an ecosystem approach to fisheries in the Adriatic region through knowledge exchange and sharing of best practices among the partners involved.
Referent:
Federica Grilli
Establishment of the ecological observatory system in the Adriatic Sea, shared between Italy and Croatia, to integrate ecological and oceanographic research with conservation strategies for marine Natura 2000 sites.
Referent:
Iole Leonori
The Northern Adriatic Sea (NAS) represents an area heavily impacted by maritime traffic, tourism, and resource exploitation. The project aims to create cross-border technical, scientific and institutional cooperation to address the challenge of assessing the impact of underwater environmental noise on marine wildlife and the NAS ecosystem in general, useful for ensuring effective protection of marine biodiversity and ecosystems and developing more sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. The objectives of the project are pursued through the construction of a shared monitoring network for underwater noise assessment, evaluation of acoustic impact on marine biological resources, and development of a planning and management tool.
Referent:
Antonietta Specchiulli
To contribute to the development of sites and infrastructures in the aquaculture sector and reduce the environmental impact of interventions in the Apulia Region.
Referent:
Lucrezia Cilenti
To protect and maintain/restore the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Lesina Lagoon through management, maintenance/restoration and integrative monitoring of the NATURA 2000 site affected by fishing activities and through a participatory approach among stakeholders (policy makers, researchers, fishermen) who share responsibilities and interests on the lagoon ecosystem.
Referent:
Giulia Maricchiolo
Scientific cooperation agreement between CNR IRBIM and ASRT (Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of Egypt) for sustainable aquaculture.
Referent:
Fabio Grati
Promoting technological and non-technological solutions for innovation in the adoption of Small Scale Fisheries and aquaculture in the Adriatic-Ionian Basin.
Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti
Provide the Regional Administration and operators in the sector with technical-scientific information for a rational and sustainable management of clam fishing with hydraulic dredges.
Referent:
Gianna Fabi
To verify the environmental impacts on the marine environment caused by sediment delivery operations from dredging works at the Port of Numana (Ancona).
Referent:
Lucrezia Cilenti
To introduce new knowledge and effective catching techniques aimed at reducing fisheries discard by reducing the impact of fishing activities on the lagoon environment.
Referent:
Luca Bolognini
The project explores the influence of maritime activities on MPAs in the Mediterranean, and provides recommendations for MPA managers, MSP authorities, and businesses on how to prevent or minimize the environmental impacts of certain sectors of the blue economy.
Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti
The TartaLife project, coordinated by CNR IRBIM and conducted in close collaboration with fishermen, aims to reduce fishing-induced sea turtle Caretta caretta mortality through the dissemination of innovative technical solutions, training of fishermen and the strengthening of Recovery/First Aid facilities.