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View article: Can nuisance species profit from new materials for marine artificial structures? A pilot study on settlement of Chrysaora hysoscella on biochar-based concrete
Can nuisance species profit from new materials for marine artificial structures? A pilot study on settlement of Chrysaora hysoscella on biochar-based concrete Open
Growing ocean-based human activities are causing the expansion of concrete structures in the marine environment, stressing the need for new solutions to minimize their ecological impact and carbon footprint. A promising approach in this pe…
View article: Monitoring the Status of Mesophotic Biogenic Reefs in the Northern Adriatic Sea: Comparing a Biotic Index and Multivariate Community Patterns
Monitoring the Status of Mesophotic Biogenic Reefs in the Northern Adriatic Sea: Comparing a Biotic Index and Multivariate Community Patterns Open
Coralligenous bioconstructions are priority habitats crucial for the protection of Mediterranean marine biodiversity. Among these bioconstructions, the mesophotic biogenic reefs of the northern Adriatic are of particular concern due to the…
View article: Idiosyncratic patterns of chlorophyll-a anomalies in response to marine heatwaves in the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea) over the last two decades
Idiosyncratic patterns of chlorophyll-a anomalies in response to marine heatwaves in the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea) over the last two decades Open
View article: A cheap and efficient system for Spongia anclotea farming in the Bahamas
A cheap and efficient system for Spongia anclotea farming in the Bahamas Open
Sponges are now requested for their commercial, industrial and pharmaceutical importance. This led to an increase in demand in the global markets with uncontrolled and excessive harvesting pressure that, together with diseases outbreaks, p…
View article: Increasing trammel mesh size reduces biomass removal, mitigates discards and increases economic revenue in artisanal fisheries
Increasing trammel mesh size reduces biomass removal, mitigates discards and increases economic revenue in artisanal fisheries Open
Small-scale fishing plays a major role in regional economies worldwide and, with a large number of small vessels involved, it provides employment and livelihood to coastal communities. Generally recognized as more selective than other fish…
View article: Parasitic infection in the scyphozoan Rhizostoma pulmo (Macri, 1778)
Parasitic infection in the scyphozoan Rhizostoma pulmo (Macri, 1778) Open
View article: A novel endocast technique providing a 3D quantitative analysis of the gastrovascular system in Rhizostoma pulmo: An unexpected through-gut in cnidaria
A novel endocast technique providing a 3D quantitative analysis of the gastrovascular system in Rhizostoma pulmo: An unexpected through-gut in cnidaria Open
The investigation of jellyfish gastrovascular systems mainly focused on stain injections and dissections, negatively affected by thickness and opacity of the mesoglea. Therefore, descriptions are incomplete and data about tridimensional st…
View article: Asexual Reproduction and Strobilation of Sanderia malayensis (Scyphozoa, Pelagiidae) in Relation to Temperature: Experimental Evidence and Implications
Asexual Reproduction and Strobilation of Sanderia malayensis (Scyphozoa, Pelagiidae) in Relation to Temperature: Experimental Evidence and Implications Open
Sanderia malayensis is a scyphozoan species present in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, ranging from the Suez Canal to Japan. Although this jellyfish is commonly kept in aquariums around the world, there is a knowledge gap regarding its biol…