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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support the transferability of ARIEL project results toward open innovation for small scale fisheries (SSF) and aquaculture sectors in the Adriatic-Ionian area.
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.