Environmental Monitoring Activities of the Lesina and Varano Lagoons

Monitoring of bathing and transitional waters of the Lesina and Varano lagoons and monitoring of any dystrophic phenomena in the same transitional environments. Years 2023-2024

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The monitoring program of the two Lesina and Varano lagoons includes the in situ measurement of chemical-physical and biological variables, used to support the biological quality elements for a better interpretation of the environmental quality and a correct classification of the ecological status of the transitional environments. In addition, considering the high vulnerability of lagoon environments, the monitoring program also includes the evaluation of spatial gradients and temporal fluctuations of trophic variables (dissolved and total nutrients) of lagoon waters, in order to highlight any anoxic crises or anthropic inputs that could cause environmental criticalities.

Referent:

Antonietta Specchiulli

Researcher

Lesina

SCOPRI DI PIÙ

Programme: Convenzione

Duration: October 16, 2023 - September 10, 2024

Budget: 30.000,00 €

Budget IRBIM: 30.000,00 €

Areas of Research:

Anthropogenic impacts on biota and marine and lagoon ecosystems

TEAM

Pasquale Augello

Technical Collaborator

Lesina

Primiano Schiavone

Technical Collaborator

Lesina

Tommaso Scirocco

Researcher

Lesina

Antonietta Specchiulli

Researcher

Lesina

Research Projects

ENDRIMUS

ENvironmental DRIvers affecting fattening and calcification process of wild and farmed MUSsels in the Adriatic Sea

Referent:
Alessandra Spagnolo

Assessing environmental factors affecting the growth and quality of farmed and wild mussel populations along the Italian Adriatic coast

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SNAPSHOT

Synoptic Assessment of Human Pressures on key Mediterranean Hot Spots

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.

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ITACA

Innovative Tools to increAse Competitiveness and sustainability of small pelagic Project title fisheries

Referent:
Silvia Angelini

ITACA addresses the competitiveness of the fisheries sector in the Adriatic by fostering blue innovation and improving the sustainability of fisheries.

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TARTALIFE

Reducing sea turtle mortality in professional fisheries

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.

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ENI 1 - Offshore Environmental Monitoring Activities of Production Waters

Monitoring of production water from offshore platforms

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.

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Research Projects

The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.

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