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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SISTEMA

Environmental care as a lever of sustainable development

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.

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CAMEL

Scientific technical support for the sustainable management of the clam resource (Chamelea gallina)

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.

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Agreement between the Municipality of Numana and IRBIM CNR

Agreement for monitoring the immersion operations of sediments from seabed excavation

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).

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CISP

Creation of the Fisheries Innovation and Development Center

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.

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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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