Electronics engineer. Expert in Marine Acoustics, carries out studies on the pelagic ecosystem. Monitoring by acoustic survey (multi-frequency split-beam technology) of biomass of small pelagics in the Adriatic Sea and krill in the Ross Sea, Antarctica. She also carries out research on passive acoustics for the estimation of underwater noise and acoustic and visual monitoring of marine mammals. She has dealt with bioacoustics applied to the study of biological sonar systems of cetaceans, technology and selectivity of fishing gear. PI of several research projects (PNRA 2013-16; ROSSKRILL PNRA 2019-2022), she is Scientific Manager of MEDIAS GSA 17 and GSA 18 of the PLNRDA within the EU Data Collection Framework for Italian Fishery.
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To study the distribution of the two krill species in the Ross Sea (Antarctica) through acoustic methodologies.
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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.
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Iole Leonori
Monitoring, evaluation and mitigation of underwater acoustic pollution in the Adriatic sea