Hydrological and physical characterization of Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area (Ligurian Sea) and evaluation of current velocity and direction by AUV navigation tracks

The Gully is the first Fisheries and Oceans Canada marine protected area off the eastern coast of Canada. To ensure success of conservation efforts in this area, it is essential to develop a better understanding of microbial community composition from the euphotic zone to the deep sea in this previously unsurveyed environment. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) and nucleotide sequencing were used to characterize microbial community structure. DGGE results showed a clear difference in the microbial community structure between the euphotic zone and the deep sea water. Cluster analysis showed high similarity (>85%) for all the samples taken from below 500 m, but lower similarity (49%–72%) when comparing samples from above and below 500 m. Changes in microbial community structure with depth corresponded well with changes in oceanographic physical parameters. Furthermore, 16S rRNA gene analysis showed that the bacterioplankton sequences generally clustered into 1 of 9 major lineages commonly found in marine systems. However, not all the major lineages were detected at all the different depths. The SAR11 and SAR116 sequences were only present in the surface water, and the SAR324 and Actinobacteria sequences were only present in deep sea water. These findings provide a preliminary characterization of the microbial communities of this unique ecosystem.

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Morphostructural Characterization of the Heterogeneous Rhodolith Bed at the Marine Protected Area “Capo Carbonara” (Italy) and Hydrodynamics

Diversity ◽

10.3390/d14010051 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 51

Author(s):

Valentina A. Bracchi ◽

Sarah Caronni ◽

Agostino N. Meroni ◽

Esteban Gottfried Burguett ◽

Fabrizio Atzori ◽

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Keyword(s):

Current Velocity ◽

Protected Area ◽

Marine Protected Area ◽

Mean Value ◽

Constant Current ◽

Carbonate Budget ◽

Strong Current ◽

Spheroidal Shape ◽

Definition Of ◽

The University

Mediterranean rhodolith beds are priority marine benthic habitats for the European Community, because of their relevance as biodiversity hotspots and their role in the carbonate budget. Presently, Mediterranean rhodolith beds typically occur within the range of 30–75 m of water depth, generally located around islands and capes, on flat or gently sloping areas. In the framework of a collaboration between the University of Milano-Bicocca and the Marine Protected Area “Capo Carbonara” (Sardinia, Italy), video explorations and sampling collections in three selected sites revealed the occurrence of a well developed and heterogeneous rhodolith bed. This bed covers an area >41 km2 around the cape, with live coverage ranging between 6.50 and 55.25%. Rhodoliths showed interesting morphostructural differences. They are small compact pralines at the Serpentara Island, associated with gravelly sand, or bigger boxwork at the Santa Caterina shoal associated with sand, whereas branches are reported mostly in the Is Piscadeddus shoal, associated with muddy sand. Both in the Santa Caterina shoal and the Serpentara Island, rhodoliths generally show a spheroidal shape, associated with a mean value of currents of 4.3 and 7.3 cm/s, respectively, up to a maximum of 17.7 cm/s at Serpentara, whereas in the Is Piscadeddus shoal rhodolith shape is variable and current velocity is significantly lower. The different hydrodynamic regime, with a constant current directed SW, which deviates around the cape towards E, is responsible for such morphostructural heterogeneity, with the site of the Serpentara Island being the most exposed to a constant unidirectional and strong current. We can associate current velocity with specific rhodolith morphotypes. The morphostructural definition of the heterogeneity of rhodoliths across large beds must be considered for appropriate management policies.

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ONE-YEAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SEA AMBIENT NOISE IN A COASTAL MARINE PROTECTED AREA: A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR INSHORE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

Bioacoustics ◽

10.1080/09524622.2008.9753751 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 17 (1-3) ◽

pp. 24-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

ANTONIO CODARIN ◽

MAURIZIO SPOTO ◽

MARTA PICCIULIN

Keyword(s):

Protected Areas ◽

Marine Protected Areas ◽

Protected Area ◽

Ambient Noise ◽

Marine Protected Area ◽

Management Tool ◽

Coastal Marine ◽

One Year

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Caractérisation de l’ichtyo faune de l’AMP de JoalFadiouth (Sénégal)

Journal of Applied Biosciences ◽

10.35759/jabs.154.11 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 154 ◽

pp. 15950-15959

Author(s):

Yakhya Ben Abdallah BADIANE ◽

Bienvenu SAMBOU

Keyword(s):

Protected Area ◽

Marine Protected Area ◽

Size Structure ◽

Fish Fauna ◽

Fish Population ◽

Biological Data ◽

The State ◽

Collecte De Données ◽

Geographical Position

Objectif : L’étude a été menée dans l’Aire Marine Protégée (AMP) de Joal-Fadiouth avec pour principal objectif de déterminer l’état et la configuration de l’ichtyofaune dans les zones protégées en milieu marin. Méthodologie et Résultats : La méthode de collecte de données biologiques de ce travail repose principalement sur la pêche expérimentale (SFA, 2011). Elle repose, pour la plupart, sur une pêche d’échantillonnage du fait des surfaces importantes à étudier. L’étude a pris en compte de quatre périodes importantes du cycle hydro-climatique. L’AMP de Joal-Fadiouth est marquée par la présence d’une ichtyofaune riche et variée. On y note 126 espèces de poisson réparties en 49 familles dont les plus représentatives sont les Carangidae, les Sparidae et les Haemulidae. Certains paramètres comme la structure en taille de la population de poissons laisse apparaître beaucoup de variations entre les saisons hydrologiques. Conclusion et applicabilité des résultats : L’état et la configuration de l’ichtyo faune de l’AMP sont le résultat de la combinaison de trois facteurs notamment la position géographique du site, la diversité de l’habitat et l’absence de pêche destructive. Par conséquent pour l’amélioration de la gestion de l’AMP, ces facteurs devraient être tenus en compte. Mots clés : Aire marine protégée, Pêche expérimentale, Poisson, Espèce, Biomasse, Taille Characterization of the ichtyofaune of the Joal-Fadiouth MPA (Senegal) ABSTRACT Objective: The study was conducted in the Joal-Fadiouth MPA to determine the state and configuration of the fish fauna in protected areas in the marine environment. Methodology et Results: The method of collecting biological data was mainly based on experimental fishing (SFA, 2011). The study took into account four important periods of the hydro-climatic cycle. Some of parameters such as the size structure of the fish population reveal a lot of variations between hydrological seasons. The Marine Protected Area of Joal-Fadiouth is marked by the presence of a rich and varied fish fauna. There are 126 species of fish distributed in 49 families, the most representative of which are Carangidae, Sparidae and Haemulidae. Certain parameters, such as the size structure of the fish population, reveal many variations between hydrological seasons. Badiane et Sambou, J. Appl. Biosci. 2020 Caractérisation de l’ichtyo faune de l’AMP de Joal-Fadiouth (Sénégal) 15951 Conclusion and applicability of findings: The state and the configuration of the ichthyofauna of the MPA are the result of the combination of three factors, in particular the geographical position of the site, the diversity of the habitat and the absence of destructive fishing, therefore for the improvement of its management, these factors should be taken into account. Key words: Marine Protected Area, Experimental Fishing, Fish, Species, Biomass, Size

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