scholarly journals New information on distribution of a marine leech, Pontobdella muricata (Linnaeus, 1758), from the Mediterranean coast of Turkey

Check List ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saadet Yağmur Bulguroğlu ◽  
Jale Korun ◽  
Mehmet Gökoğlu
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
New Information ◽  
Thornback Ray ◽  
Raja Clavata ◽  
The Mediterranean

New information on distribution of marine leech, Pontobdella muricata (Linnaeus, 1758) is given here. One leech was observed on the dorsal surface of Thornback Ray, Raja clavata (Linnaeus, 1758) that was caught in 2013 in the Antalya, Turkey. This is a new record for the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.

scholarly journals The marine leech Stibarobdella moorei (Oka, 1910) (Hirudinea, Piscicolidae) parasitic on the thornback ray Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758 and angelshark Squatina squatina (Linnaeus, 1758) in Antalya Bay, Mediterranean Sea of Turkey

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Bulguroğlu ◽  
J. Korun ◽  
M. Gökoğlu ◽  
Y. Özvarol
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Oral Sucker ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Target Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
Thornback Ray ◽  
Raja Clavata ◽  
A Minor

Abstract The marine leech, Stibarobdella moorei was collected from dorsal parts of the thornback ray (Raja clavata) and angelshark (Squatina squatina) (Elasmobranchii) captured by commercial trawl vessels as non-target species from depth of 50 meters of Antalya Bay which is located in the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey on April and July, 2013. The leeches caused two typical lesions on epidermal tissues of both hosts: the major lesion by oral sucker and a minor one by caudal sucker. The leeches were identified as Stibarobdella moorei which has not been reported from elasmobranches in the Turkey’s Mediterranean shores. This study represents new host and geographical records.

scholarly journals Climate dynamics during the penultimate glacial period recorded in a speleothem from Kanaan Cave, Lebanon (central Levant)

2018 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Nehme ◽  
Sophie Verheyden ◽  
Sebastian F.M. Breitenbach ◽  
David P. Gillikin ◽  
Anouk Verheyden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Isotope Geochemistry ◽  
Asian Summer Monsoon ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Climate Dynamics ◽  
Glacial Period ◽  
Oxygen Isotope Stage ◽  
Oxygen And Carbon Isotope ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractLittle is known about terrestrial climate dynamics in the Levant during the penultimate interglacial-glacial period. To decipher the palaeoclimatic history of the Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage (MIS) 6 glacial period, a well-dated stalagmite (~194 to ~154 ka) from Kanaan Cave on the Mediterranean coast in Lebanon was analyzed for its petrography, growth history, and stable isotope geochemistry. A resolved climate record has been recovered from this precisely U–Th dated speleothem, spanning the late MIS 7 and early MIS 6 at low resolution and the mid–MIS 6 at higher resolution. The stalagmite grew discontinuously from ~194 to ~163 ka. More consistent growth and higher growth rates between ~163 and ~154 ka are most probably linked to increased water recharge and thus more humid conditions. More distinct layering in the upper part of the speleothem suggests strong seasonality from ~163 ka to ~154 ka. Short-term oxygen and carbon isotope excursions were found between ~155 and ~163 ka. The inferred Kanaan Cave humid intervals during the mid–MIS 6 follow variations of pollen records in the Mediterranean basins and correlate well with the synthetic Greenland record and East Asian summer monsoon interstadial periods, indicating short warm/wet periods similar to the Dansgaard-Oeschger events during MIS 4–3 in the eastern Mediterranean region.

scholarly journals Synoptic climatology of winter intense precipitation events along the Mediterranean coasts

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1707-1722 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Reale ◽  
P. Lionello
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Reanalysis Data ◽  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Teleconnection Pattern ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Synoptic Climatology ◽  
Precipitation Event ◽  
Intense Precipitation ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Precipitation Events

Abstract. The link between winter (December-January-February) precipitation events at 15 Mediterranean coastal locations and synoptic features (cyclones and Northern Hemisphere teleconnection patterns) is analyzed. A list of precipitation events has been produced; q percentile thresholds (Thq) and corresponding frequency Nq (for q equal to 25, 50, 90 and 98) have been considered. A negative trend has been detected in total precipitation and N50 at many locations, while no significant trend in N25, N90 and N98 has been found. The negative phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and the East Atlantic/West Russia pattern (EAWR) compete for exerting the largest influence on the frequency of the 25th, 50th and 90th percentiles, with EAWR and NAO exerting their largest influence in the central and western Mediterranean areas, respectively. All percentiles show a similar behavior except for the 98th percentile, which shows no convincing link to any teleconnection pattern. The cyclone tracks that are associated with precipitation events have been selected using the ERA-40 reanalysis data, and a strong link between intense precipitation and cyclones is shown for all stations. In general, the probability of detecting a cyclone within a distance of 20° from each station increases with the intensity of the precipitation event and decreases with the duration of a dry period. The origin and track of cyclones producing intense precipitation differ among different areas. When precipitation occurs in the northwestern Mediterranean, cyclones are generally either of Atlantic origin or secondary cyclones associated with the passage of major cyclones north of the Mediterranean Basin, while they are mostly generated inside the region itself for events at the eastern Mediterranean coast. An important fraction of intense events in the southern areas is produced by cyclones that are generated over northern Africa. The analysis of sea level pressure and geopotential height at 500 hPa highlights the important role of cyclone depth, circulation strength, surrounding synoptic condition, and of slow speed of the cyclone center for producing intense precipitation events.

scholarly journals On the occurrence and health risks of the Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus Gmelin, 1789) in the marine ecosystem of the Gaza Strip, Palestine

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
ABDEL FATTAH N. ABD RABOU
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
The Gaza Strip ◽  
Lagocephalus Sceleratus

Abstract. Abd Rabou AFN. 2019. On the occurrence and health risks of the Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus Gmelin, 1789) in the marine ecosystem of the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Biodiversitas 20: 2620-2627. The Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus Gmelin, 1789) is one of the most recent invaders into the Mediterranean Sea. It represents a serious ecological risk to Mediterranean biodiversity and fisheries resources and a health risk to public health. The current study comes to handle the occurrence and health risks of the species in the Eastern Mediterranean of the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Frequent visits to local fish markets, meetings, and discussions with stakeholders, and chasing of local media reports were the main tools involved to satisfy the goals of the study, which extended from 2010 to 2019. The first record of the Silver-cheeked Toadfish in the Mediterranean coast of the Gaza Strip was in 2006 as claimed by fisheries parties. The by-catch of the species by fishing gear extended over the entire length of the Mediterranean coast of the Gaza Strip (42 km). The species was said to damage fishing nets, lines and hooks by its strong teeth. Prior to its banning in early 2010s, all pufferfishes including the species in question were sold freely in Gaza fish markets. Several cases of hospitalization have been reported in the Gaza Strip after consumption of the Silver-cheeked Toadfish. The symptoms of TTX intoxication included nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, perioral paraesthesia, and tingling over the entire body. No death cases were reported locally. Many awareness campaigns have been conducted by fisheries parties to warn both fishermen and local people from the ecological and health risks associated with the Silver-cheeked Toadfish and TTX intoxication. Finally, the threats imposed by the Silver-cheeked Toadfish on the Eastern Mediterranean countries including Palestine indicate that potential solutions to the problem should be explored.

scholarly journals Bryozoa from the Mediterranean coast of Israel

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 440 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. SOKOLOVER ◽  
P. D. TAYLOR ◽  
M. ILAN
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Indigenous Species ◽  
Baseline Information ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
1960S And 1970S ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Non Indigenous Species ◽  
The Impact

The impact of global warming on the composition of marine biotas is increasing, underscoring the need for better baseline information on the species currently present in given areas. Little is known about the bryozoan fauna of Israel; the most recent publication concerning species from the Mediterranean coast was based on samples collected in the 1960s and 1970s. Since that time, not only have the species present in this region changed, but so too has our understanding of bryozoan taxonomy. Here we use samples collected during the last decade to identify 47 bryozoan species, of which 15 are first records for the Levantine basin. These include one new genus and species (Crenulatella levantinensis gen. et. sp. nov.), two new species (Licornia vieirai sp. nov. and Trematooecia mikeli sp. nov.), and two species that may be new but for which available material is inadequate for formal description (Reteporella sp. and Thalamoporella sp.). In addition, Conopeum ponticum is recorded for the first time from the Mediterranean Sea. Non-indigenous species make up almost one-quarter of the 47 species identified. All of the non-indigenous species are native to tropical and subtropical regions, implying a change of the Levant bryozoan biota from a temperate to a more tropical state, probably related to both higher temperature and salinity and to the opening of the Suez Canal connecting the Red Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.  

scholarly journals New records of amphipod crustaceans along the Israeli Mediterranean coast, including a rare Mediterranean endemic species, Maera schieckei Karaman & Ruffo, 1971

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Lo Brutto ◽  
Davide Iaciofano
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Mediterranean Basin ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Aegean Sea ◽  
Western Mediterranean ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Tyrrhenian Sea ◽  
Western Mediterranean Basin ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Distribution And Ecology

A survey has been carried out at four Israeli rocky sites to evaluate the diversity of the amphipod fauna on various hard substrates, still scarcely monitored, as potential pabulum for amphipod crustacean species. A survey of shallow rocky reefs along the Mediterranean coast of Israel recovered 28 species and integrated the Amphipoda checklist for the country ofIsrael with 12 newly-recorded species. Such renewed national list includes Maera schieckei Karaman & Ruffo, 1971, a rare species endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, recorded here for the first time from the southern Levant Basin. The species, described from specimens collected in the Tyrrhenian Sea in 1970, has been only recorded eight times within the whole Mediterranean Sea. A revision of the bibliography on the distribution and ecology of M. schieckei showed that, although mentioned only for the western Mediterranean basin by some authors, it is listed in the checklist of amphipods of the Aegean Sea and neighbouring seas and has been found in the eastern Mediterranean basin since 1978. Maera schieckei was rarely found in the Mediterranean, one of the most studied marine biogeographic region as concerns the amphipod fauna; and the species seems to prefer bays or gulf areas. The role of updating and monitoring faunal composition should be re-evaluated.

First report of Laurencia chondrioides (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) and its potential to be an invasive in the eastern Mediterranean Sea

2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Razy Hoffman ◽  
Marcelo Sternberg ◽  
Donatella Serio
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Red Seaweed ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Sea ◽  
First Report ◽  
First Occurrence ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Invasive Marine Species

AbstractThe Mediterranean coast of Israel is well known as a hotspot of invasive marine species, mostly from the Indian and Pacific oceans. Here, we report the first occurrence of the red seaweed

scholarly journals Beta-thalassemia in Mediterranean countries. Findings and outlook

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gil Bellis ◽  
Alain Parant
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Beta Thalassemia ◽  
Northern Coast ◽  
Population Forecasts ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Southern Mediterranean ◽  
The Mediterranean

Beta-thalassemia is one of the most common genetic disorders among humans. It occurs in many world regions, but the highest levels are recorded in the Mediterranean countries. This study reviews the epidemiology of β-thalassemia in these countries, as well as their resources for fighting the disease, and establishes an outlook on the trends in the pathology between now and 2050. The epidemiological parameters are based on information from specialised databases, while the outlook is derived from the global population forecasts of the United Nations. With an incidence rate at birth of 15.9 cases per 100,000 newborns, the Northern coast of the Mediterranean is the least impacted and has significant health infrastructures; the number of newborns concerned could decrease by 2050. The incidence rate on the Eastern Mediterranean coast, where numerous prevention programmes are available, is twice as high, at 31.4 per 100,000 newborns; over the next 30 years, the number of new cases at birth could increase. The incidence rate on the Southern Mediterranean coast is highest, at 36.8 per 100,000 newborns, and the region continues to suffer from a shortage of health infrastructures; the number of new cases at birth could increase considerably in the region between now and 2050. These long-term projections are based on population growth in the Mediterranean countries and will be changed only by the widespread use of antenatal practices against β-thalassemia. The findings of this study could enable the countries concerned to adapt their healthcare policies.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation of Historical Cities in the Mediterranean using Modular Patterns – Case Study of Sidon

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 410-431
Author(s):  
Fouad Ghoussayn ◽  
◽  
Amer Ali ◽  
Ali Bayyati ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Spatial Practices ◽  
Original State ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Historical Centre

Over the Eastern Mediterranean Coast, a historical centre,well known as the port of the Phoenicians, stands facingthe sea whereships sail across the blue horizon.There lie the oldest historicalmonuments of Sidon thatremain undocumented. This paper’saimis to study thesebuildings thathave been damaged by urbanizationbyusing methodological norms and predict their social practices that were inhabited with the lifestyle of fishermen and by which we came across many repetitive patterns that turned out to be modular. Byenvisaging the modular spatial practices of ruined buildings, their coresofwhich we had no previous information, we can restore those buildings to their original state.

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