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View article: MedFormer: a data-driven model for forecasting the Mediterranean Sea
MedFormer: a data-driven model for forecasting the Mediterranean Sea Open
Accurate ocean forecasting is essential for supporting a wide range of marine applications. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have highlighted the potential of data-driven models to outperform traditional numerical approaches, par…
View article: Modelling vegetation-induced wave attenuation: the impact of seagrass seasonal variability and biomechanical flexibility
Modelling vegetation-induced wave attenuation: the impact of seagrass seasonal variability and biomechanical flexibility Open
This study investigates wave attenuation induced by the non-linear interactions between wave dynamics and marine vegetation, focusing on Posidonia oceanica meadows along the Civitavecchia coastal zone (north-eastern Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy).…
View article: Improving oil slick trajectory simulations with Bayesian optimization
Improving oil slick trajectory simulations with Bayesian optimization Open
View article: Low-cost water level measurement technologies for assessing the impact of climate change and storm surges in coastal areas, suitable for citizen science initiatives
Low-cost water level measurement technologies for assessing the impact of climate change and storm surges in coastal areas, suitable for citizen science initiatives Open
The study of climate change and its impact on coastal areas has become increasingly important in recent years and understanding how storm surges and extreme events affect water levels in transitional and coastal zones has become a crucial …
View article: Combining USV ROV and multimetric indices to assess benthic habitat quality in coastal areas
Combining USV ROV and multimetric indices to assess benthic habitat quality in coastal areas Open
View article: Coupling ocean currents and waves for seamless cross-scale modeling during Medicane Ianos
Coupling ocean currents and waves for seamless cross-scale modeling during Medicane Ianos Open
This study investigates the effects of a two-way wave–circulation coupled modeling framework during extreme weather events, with a particular focus on Medicane Ianos, one of the most intense cyclones to have occurred in the Mediterranean S…
View article: Numerical modelling framework for assessing dune effectiveness against coastal inundation
Numerical modelling framework for assessing dune effectiveness against coastal inundation Open
Coastal inundation is one of the prominent natural hazards threatening both economic assets and human lives. Precise modeling of these events is vital for comprehensive risk assessment, yet there is a persistent gap in data availability an…
View article: Transformed-Stationary EVA 2.0: A Generalized Framework for Non-Stationary Joint Extremes Analysis
Transformed-Stationary EVA 2.0: A Generalized Framework for Non-Stationary Joint Extremes Analysis Open
The increasing availability of extensive time series on natural hazards underscores the need for robust non-stationary methods to analyze evolving extremes. Moreover, growing evidence suggests that jointly analyzing phenomena traditionally…
View article: Model-based insights into pathways and fate of oil spills in the Mediterranean Sea
Model-based insights into pathways and fate of oil spills in the Mediterranean Sea Open
To better understand the potential consequences of future oil spill accidents in the Mediterranean Sea, extensive Monte Carlo simulations were performed using the Lagrangian oil spill model MEDSLIK-II. Stratified sampling was based on the …
View article: Cetacean feeding modelling using machine learning: A case study of the Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Cetacean feeding modelling using machine learning: A case study of the Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea Open
Investigating environmental drivers of cetacean feeding behaviour is essential for effective marine resource management, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, a biodiversity hotspot heavily impacted by human activities and climate change. T…
View article: The Eastern Mediterranean Sea mean sea level decadal slowdown: the effects of the water budget
The Eastern Mediterranean Sea mean sea level decadal slowdown: the effects of the water budget Open
This paper analyses the decadal variability of the Mean Sea Level (MSL) trend for the Mediterranean Sea and three subregions using a combination of satellite altimetry, tide gauges and reanalyses datasets for the past 30 years (1993–2022).…
View article: Modeling wave-vegetation interactions: the impact of seagrass flexibility and seasonal variability
Modeling wave-vegetation interactions: the impact of seagrass flexibility and seasonal variability Open
This study delves into the intricate dynamics between wave activity and marine vegetation, focusing on Posidonia oceanica meadows in the Mediterranean Sea along the Civitavecchia coastal zone (north-eastern Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy). Traditio…
View article: Improving Oil Slick Trajectory Prediction with Bayesian Optimization
Improving Oil Slick Trajectory Prediction with Bayesian Optimization Open
View article: Salt-wedge estuary's response to rising sea level, reduced discharge, and Nature-Based Solution
Salt-wedge estuary's response to rising sea level, reduced discharge, and Nature-Based Solution Open
Vulnerable estuaries face resilience challenges against climate-induced salinization. This study examines the Po di Goro estuary in the Northern Adriatic Sea using an innovative modeling approach. It assesses the effectiveness of a Nature-…
View article: Coupling ocean currents and waves for seamless cross-scale modeling during Medicane Ianos
Coupling ocean currents and waves for seamless cross-scale modeling during Medicane Ianos Open
This study investigates the effects of a two-way wave-circulation coupled modeling framework during extreme weather events, with a particular focus on Medicane Ianos, one of the most intense cyclones occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. By u…
View article: Habitat suitability modeling of loggerhead sea turtles in the Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea: a machine learning approach using satellite tracking data
Habitat suitability modeling of loggerhead sea turtles in the Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea: a machine learning approach using satellite tracking data Open
Understanding how sea turtle species move through the environment and respond to environmental features is fundamental for sustainable ecosystem management and effective conservation. This study investigates the habitat suitability of the …
View article: "Get on board with researchers": Life Conceptu Maris marine citizen science campaign
"Get on board with researchers": Life Conceptu Maris marine citizen science campaign Open
The manuscript provides an overview of the mid-term results of the citizen science campaign activities conducted within the Life CONCEPTU MARIS project (LIFE20 NAT/IT/001371) whose aim is to improve the conservation status of cetaceans and…
View article: Enhancing estuary salinity prediction: A Machine Learning and Deep Learning based approach
Enhancing estuary salinity prediction: A Machine Learning and Deep Learning based approach Open
As critical transitional ecosystems, estuaries are facing the increasingly urgent threat of salt wedge intrusion, which impacts their ecological balance as well as human-dependent activities. Accurately predicting estuary salinity is essen…
View article: The Black Sea near-past wave climate and its variability: a hindcast study
The Black Sea near-past wave climate and its variability: a hindcast study Open
This study analyzed the past wave climate of the Black Sea region for the period from 1988 to 2021. The wave field has been simulated using the state-of-the-art, third-generation wave model WAVEWATCH III forced by the ECMWF reanalysis ERA5…
View article: Climate projections of the Adriatic Sea: role of river release
Climate projections of the Adriatic Sea: role of river release Open
The Adriatic Sea, characterized by unique local features in comparison to the broader Mediterranean Sea, stands out as a highly susceptible region to climate change. In this context, our study involves a focused climate downscaling approac…
View article: An integrated approach for the benthic habitat mapping based on innovative surveying technologies and ecosystem functioning measurements
An integrated approach for the benthic habitat mapping based on innovative surveying technologies and ecosystem functioning measurements Open
View article: Towards a global coastal ocean model based on unstructured grids
Towards a global coastal ocean model based on unstructured grids Open
We present a 1-year simulation performed by the MUSE (Multiscale Unstructured model for Simulating the Earth ocean) model. This is a global-ocean extension of the model SHYFEM-MPI (Micaletto et al., 2022), an MPI-based parallelization of t…
View article: CoastPredict: the GlobalCoast framework for accelerated coordination of an integrated global system for coastal ocean observing and prediction
CoastPredict: the GlobalCoast framework for accelerated coordination of an integrated global system for coastal ocean observing and prediction Open
The CoastPredict Programme, an endorsed Programme of the Ocean Decade, has established a central framework for coordination and practical implementation called ‘GlobalCoast’. GlobalCoast will coordinate implementation and integ…
View article: Underlying models for the European Digital Twin Ocean, a demonstration of three Focus Applications
Underlying models for the European Digital Twin Ocean, a demonstration of three Focus Applications Open
The EDITO-Model Lab project is aiming to develop the next generation of ocean and coastal models, combining artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, to be integrated into the EDITO public infrastructure, providing access to …
View article: Saving lives at sea: Integration of Oceanographic Models and Observations to Improve Coastguard Search and Rescue Operations
Saving lives at sea: Integration of Oceanographic Models and Observations to Improve Coastguard Search and Rescue Operations Open
Search and rescue planning tools and programs use surface currents and wind data to perform drift simulations to determine the approximate location of persons lost at sea. Access to accurate ocean and atmospheric modeling forecast data and…
View article: Advancing Marine Sustainability through Digital Twin What-If Scenarios in Nature Based Solutions
Advancing Marine Sustainability through Digital Twin What-If Scenarios in Nature Based Solutions Open
Digitalization, particularly through the utilization of digital twins of the ocean, can play a significant role in advancing the sustainable development of the marine environment. The Digital Twin (DT) creates a digital replica of the ocea…
View article: Coastal oil spill predictions for port’s Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) qualification
Coastal oil spill predictions for port’s Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) qualification Open
The Port of Limassol is a critical hub for maritime transport and economic activities in Cyprus, and is prone to oil pollution incidents. The port is designated as a refuge for ships in need of assistance, and shelters a myriad of socio-ec…
View article: An integrated and sustainable observing system for the implementation of a Coastal Digital Twin of the Ocean
An integrated and sustainable observing system for the implementation of a Coastal Digital Twin of the Ocean Open
The coastal zone provides opportunities for a variety of users which can affect the availability of space and the conservation of important habitats. Coastal zone also represents the area of both anthropic and natural inputs through rivers…
View article: Projected extreme oligotrophication of the marine ecosystems of the Adriatic Sea
Projected extreme oligotrophication of the marine ecosystems of the Adriatic Sea Open
The Adriatic Sea is home to diverse marine ecosystems, showing rich biodiversity and distinctive ecological dynamics. Its complex coastal habitats and waters support a variety of species, playing a crucial role in the region's ecology and …
View article: Advancements in the Ongoing Development of the Black Sea Physical Analysis and Forecasting System
Advancements in the Ongoing Development of the Black Sea Physical Analysis and Forecasting System Open
The Black Sea Physical Analysis and Forecasting System (BSFS) operates within the Black Sea Monitoring and Forecasting Centre (BLK-MFC) as part of the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS). Here we present ongoing research and development acti…