The design of the future new headquarters of IRBIM CNR of Ancona, finalist in The Plan magazine competition (ww.theplan.it), was the winner in the ‘Renovation’ category. The project, created by studio Simone Subissati Architects, will lead to the recovery of the former Fincantieri office building in front of the port and will allow its functions to be enhanced and extended, hosting the future Ancona headquarters of our Institute.
CNR IRBIM at TG2
On TG2 at 13:00, Pierluigi Penna, Fabio Grati and Gian Marco Luna talked about the rising temperatures in our seas and the arrival of invasive alien species. Thanks to Tg2 correspondent Giulia Apollonio and the crew of the IRBIM CNR vessel Tecnopesca II. With beautiful images of the sea of Monte Conero (Ancona).
IRBIM CNR at Festival della Scienza in Genova
Katia Buonasera, Simone Cappello and Mariella Genovese from the IRBIM CNR headquarters in Messina presented ‘Bioremediation and Biosensors: how to save the sea and its biodiversity by drawing inspiration from nature’. A virtual tour of the Institute, located in the beautiful setting of the Strait of Messina, to talk about the remediation of contaminated water using hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria, and biosensors based on these bacteria as a low environmental impact tool to detect the presence of hydrocarbons in seawater.
CNR IRBIM video on interactions between cetaceans and professional fishing off the coast of the Marche region
Monitoring activities on the interaction between cetaceans and professional fishing off the Marche coast continue as part of the project LifeDelfi. These striking images come to us from the CNR IRBIM team and document several groups of bottlenose dolphins interacting with the so-called ‘flying pair’ fishing system, aimed at catching small pelagics, mainly anchovies and sardines. With the cooperation of fishermen, experts will be able to test and improve the effectiveness of visual deterrents mounted on fishing nets.
The images and video are by Daniel Li Veli from the CNR IRBIM headquarters in Ancona.
The book ‘La febbre del Mediterraneo’ published
The book ‘La Febbre del Mediterraneo – La sfida delle Aree Marine Protette ai cambiamenti climatici: fatti e idee’ (‘Mediterranean Fever – The Challenge of Marine Protected Areas to Climate Change: Facts and Ideas’), published by CNR Edizioni, written by Ernesto Azzurro of IRBIM CNR Ancona and illustrated by Martina Troise, has been published. With scientific contributions by Manuela D’Amen, Antonio di Franco and Joaquim Garrabou, and reviews by Mario Tozzi and Paolo Guidetti.
The book was presented during the final meeting of the European projects MPA Engage and MPA Networks, held in three different Catalan cities (Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona and Cadaques) from 14 to 17 June 2022, and will be available in electronic format in English and in all languages of the Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
The comment by Mario Tozzi, CNR geologist, science popularizer, essayist, author and Italian television presenter: “The overwhelming majority of scientists the world over warns us that our climate is abruptly changing, due to the impact of our economic activities. World summits describe global warming as a most worrisome emergency. So why do some people think that scientists have very diff erent opinions on this topic, while they clearly speak with one voice? This book is about climate change facts, and it takes into account science’s indisputable conclusions.”
FishMed-PhD international doctoral program call published
The call for proposals “FishMed PhD – Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Use of Fisheries and Biological Resources of the Mediterranean Sea” (A.Y. 2022/2023), the international PhD program of the University of Bologna developed in collaboration with CNR IRBIM, has been published. FishMed-PhD aims to train a new generation of experts in innovative technologies for the study of marine resources, biology of fisheries species, and blue biotechnology. Students will carry out interdisciplinary research activities, alternating experiences in highly specialized courses, and using the most advanced methodologies. They will develop skills on dissemination and communication of scientific knowledge.
Deadline: 09/06/2022 11:59 pm. Course start date: 01/11/2022.
The scholarships funded by CNR IRBIM will cover:
– Study of trawling activity from vessel geolocation tools as a tool for ecosystem approach to fisheries management
– Interannual variability of physical and biogeochemical parameters in relation to the runoff of major rivers in the Adriatic Sea, and effects of climate change on marine biota
– Dynamic management of an open sea area for port sediment delivery: effects on the benthic environment
– Integrations of key ecosystem components into stock assessment models useful for fisheries resource management
– Analysis of zooplankton and micronecton in Adriatic Sea using multifrequency acoustic techniques.
ITACA project short film online
As part of the project. INTERREG ITACA, with the collaboration of fishermen from Ancona and San Benedetto del Tronto, IRBIM CNR made a short film on small pelagic fishery in the Marche region. Small pelagics are extremely relevant to the Adriatic Sea fishery. The ITACA project aims to promote the sustainable use of these species, through the creation of a cluster of fishing enterprises for sustainability-oriented co-management of these resources in the Adriatic.
IRBIM CNR at the Webinar on innovation trends in the seafood sector at SISI
Antonello Sala participated to the Webinar organized by SISI. The meeting was an opportunity to present the results of innovative trends in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, including through the contribution of testimonials from companies or Research Institutions doing innovation for the fisheries sector. Part of the meeting was devoted to presenting the funding lines under the new FEAMPA 2021-2027 on the topic of innovation by providing unprecedented guidance on objectives, timelines, and how to apply. The SISI – Innovative Solutions in the Fisheries Sector platform was created to foster innovation in fisheries and aquaculture enterprises by promoting awareness of innovative and sustainable tools, methodologies, and practices, and by selecting funding opportunities to support innovation.
Antonello Sala’s talk on “Energy Audits in Fisheries and Gear Selectivity Aspects” is available at the link.
Swimming in a sea of plastic
IRBIM CNR participated as a guest to the episode of the Series “Let’s give voice to the environment” on the WebTV TouchPlay, to talk about pollution by macro- and micro-plastics in our seas, and the effects on the trophic webs, fishery, fish populations and human health. During the episode, the tight collaboration between IRBIM CNR and the Garbage Service Srl company with its Pelikan boat for the collection of floating plastic in port mirrors, as well as other initiatives and collaborations put in place for the collection of plastic waste from our seas, have been mentioned.
Guests:
– Gian Marco Luna, Director of the Institute for Marine Biological Resources and Biotechnology
– Paolo Baldoni, CEO Garbage Service Srl
Management of plastic waste intercepted at sea: protocol approved
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of an experimental circular economy project aimed at the valorization of plastic accidentally collected at sea during fishing activity. CNR IRBIM, the Marche Region, the Ancona Port Authority, the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority, the Ancona Fishing Producers Association, Garbage Ancona, the Ecological Assistance Center and Nexus S.r.l. are participating in the agreement.