Calls for Applications for Collaborative Projects for 2011 (Nos. 241–314)

Calls for Applications for Collaborative Projects for 2011 (Nos. 241–314)

Notice No. 314 of December 16, 2011: Maintenance of marine species and setup of biological tests for monitoring port sediments. Deadline: December 23, 2011

Notice No. 313 of December 16, 2011: Ecotoxicological tests for the characterization of port sediments using the planktonic alga *Phacodactylum tricornutus* and marine invertebrates such as *Acartia tonsa* and *Corophium orientale*. Deadline: December 23, 2011

Notice No. 312 of December 16, 2011: Biochemical analysis of marine organisms exposed to port-derived enzymatic sediments; processing of chemical and toxicological data using the Sediqualsoft model. Deadline: December 23, 2011

Notice No. 310 of December 14, 2011: Optimization of biomass cultivation and harvesting processes at the Augusta pilot plant of the B4B project. Deadline: December 21, 2011

Notice No. 307 of November 30, 2011: Collection of “Watch Out for Jellyfish” data reports and digitization of reports for the year 2011. Deadline: December 7, 2011

Notice No. 303 of November 9, 2011: Med SeA project. Management of data collected during the Vulcano workshop and creation of a database to support the activities of Work Package 4. Deadline: November 16, 2011

Notice No. 300 of November 3, 2011: Marine sampling and surveys for the study of polychaete bio-structures along the Apulian coast. Sorting and identification of associated fauna. Deadline: November 10, 2011

Avviso n° 298 del 3 novembre 2011: database bibliografico, GIS attività antropiche regione Puglia. Scadenza 10/11/11

Notice No. 297 of November 3, 2011: GIS analysis of environmental impacts in Apulia, benthic sample analysis, and scuba diving sampling. Deadline: November 10, 2011

Notice No. 296 of November 3, 2011: Management of the Network’s IT system. Deadline: November 10, 2011

Notice No. 295 of October 28, 2011: Field observations of mullet in the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area and assessment of reproductive patterns. Deadline: November 4, 2011

Notice No. 293 of October 12, 2011: Organization of bibliographic data related to studies of stable isotopes in Antarctic organisms and creation of an intelligent database covering 12 ecological variables measured in Antarctic habitats. Reorganization of data from elemental analyzer output for tabulation of isotopic values of plankton, benthos, and fish. Deadline: 10/19/11

Notice No. 292 of October 12, 2011: Implementation and management of a database dedicated to the archiving and management of existing documentation on fisheries and aquaculture. Deadline: October 19, 2011

Notice No. 291 of October 5, 2011: Acquisition of geophysical data using multibeam technology in the Molfetta port area. Deadline: October 12, 2011

Notice No. 290 of October 4, 2011: Organization of biological and fisheries data and MPA data. Deadline: October 11, 2011

Notice No. 289 of October 4, 2011: Methodological review of statistical procedures for analyzing data on the fishing effort of the Italian fleet. Deadline: October 11, 2011

Notice No. 287 of August 8, 2011: Literature review on the distribution of cetaceans off the coast of Angola and the impact of noise pollution associated with offshore activities. Deadline: August 15, 2011

Notice No. 285 of July 27, 2011: Bibliographic research related to EU decisions on Fisheries Management Plans and Marine Environment Strategies (2008/56/EC). Deadline: August 2, 2011

Notice No. 284 of July 26, 2011: Assistance with the aquarium cultivation of live deep-sea scleractinian specimens and management of the database monitoring the condition of the cultivated organisms and the relevant chemical and physical parameters of the water. Deadline: August 1, 2011

Notice No. 283 of July 25, 2011: Methodological review of statistical procedures for analyzing data on the fishing effort of the Italian fleet. Deadline: August 1, 2011

Notice No. 282 of July 25, 2011: Collection and processing of fisheries data and participation in activities planned as part of the project. Deadline: August 1, 2011

Notice No. 281 of July 12, 2011: Determination of natural fish mortality. Deadline: July 18, 2011

Notice No. 280 of July 8, 2011: Reclassification of the 2010 Financial Statements, extended to 2009, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines set forth in the European CoCoNET project proposal. Appointment for the audit and voluntary certification of the 2010 financial statements for the purpose of accessing the related EU funding. Deadline: July 14, 2011

Notice No. 279 of July 5, 2011: Activities related to the contractor’s area of expertise aimed at the creation of thematic maps and databases. Specifically: 1) collection, archiving, transformation, and processing of spatial and non-spatial data; 2) quantitative and qualitative analysis of the collected and processed data; 3) preparation of the appropriate technical-scientific documentation, particularly cartographic. Deadline: July 12, 2011

Notice No. 278 of July 5, 2011: Technical-scientific staff member with experience in data processing. Must be proficient in using software applications for information management and for graphic and cartographic design. Experience in scientific and applied research projects. Deadline: July 12, 2011

Notice No. 277 of July 5, 2011: Conceptualization and drafting of publications, notes, and press releases; proven, long-standing experience in Internet-related communication processes; experience collaborating with news outlets on topics related to scientific research. Knowledge of HTML language and syntax is required. Deadline: July 12, 2011

Notice No. 276 of June 27, 2011: Processing and interpretation of bathymetric data collected off the coast of northwestern Sicily and related cartographic representation. Deadline: July 11, 2011

Notice No. 275 of June 13, 2011: Conducting a visual census in the rocky environment of a submerged cave, focusing on adult and juvenile stages of fish species within the Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Data analysis and assistance in drafting the final report. Deadline: June 20, 2011

Notice No. 274 of May 27, 2011: Analysis of the biomass degradation processes of gelatinous marine zooplankton organisms and variations in associated microbial communities. Deadline: June 3, 2011

Notice No. 273 of May 27, 2011: Trophic ecology. Study of jellyfish stomach contents. Population dynamics. Data analysis. Deadline: June 3, 2011

Notice No. 272 of May 27, 2011: Study of the socioeconomic impacts of jellyfish proliferation: monitoring and data collection from first-aid centers treating contact dermatitis caused by jellyfish in the Apulian seas. Coordination with other Italian monitoring centers. Data analysis. Deadline: June 3, 2011

Notice No. 269 of May 24, 2011: Collection of data on incidental cetacean bycatch; submission of data to the project database; testing of pingers; data analysis; collaboration on the preparation of interim and final reports. Deadline: May 30, 2011

Notice No. 268 of May 24, 2011: Consulting and specialized assistance services provided by a Certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor. Deadline: May 31, 2011

Notice No. 267 of May 17, 2011: Sampling and identification of zooplankton. Estimation of feeding, growth, and reproduction rates in aquariums of gelatinous zooplankton species; analysis of potential impacts on the marine ecosystem. Deadline: May 23, 2011

Notice No. 266 of May 17, 2011: Study of the ecophysiological and reproductive characteristics that promote the appearance and proliferation of jellyfish, with particular reference to the seas off the Apulian coast. Deadline: May 23, 2011

Notice No. 265 of May 11, 2011: Distribution of questionnaires to small-scale fishermen in the Sinis-Isola Mal di Ventre Marine Protected Area. Deadline: May 18, 2011

Notice No. 264 of May 11, 2011: Certification of costs for the SESAME Project and issuance of the audit certificate for the period November 1, 2009 – April 30, 2011. Deadline: May 17, 2011

Notice No. 263 of May 5, 2011: Administrative management of resources under the jurisdiction of the CoNISMa Local Research Unit at the University of Salento. Deadline: May 12, 2011

Notice No. 259 of April 15, 2011: Review of the eligibility of costs related to the acquisition of a prototype as part of a European project. Deadline: April 22, 2011

Notice No. 257 of April 14, 2011: Focal point for the University of Genoa’s operational unit, ensuring the availability of the expertise acquired over the years to best carry out the functions outlined in the Network project, with particular attention to addressing the requests of the scientific coordinator and the experts within the operational unit. Deadline: May 13, 2011

Notice No. 255 of March 25, 2011: Creation of a scientific, non-cartographic database on the geology of the Italian seas. Deadline: April 1, 2011

Notice No. 253 of March 25, 2011: Creation of a scientific cartographic database on the geology of the Italian seas. Deadline: April 1, 2011

Notice No. 251 of March 22, 2011: Preparation of otoliths from juvenile sea bream and microchemical analysis. Deadline: March 28, 2011

Notice No. 250 of February 23, 2011: Laboratory Analysis. Deadline: March 7, 2011

Notice No. 249 of February 23, 2011: Sampling of marine invertebrates during diving. Estimation of feeding, growth, and reproduction rates of organisms in aquariums and analysis of potential impacts on the marine ecosystem. Deadline: March 7, 2011

Notice No. 247 of February 18, 2011: Laboratory analysis with expertise in mass spectrometry for stable isotopes. Deadline: February 24, 2011

Notice No. 244 of February 8, 2011: Support Activities for the HERMIONE Project Management Deadline: February 15, 2011

Notice No. 243 of January 28, 2011: Technical and scientific support for the study of white seabream movement patterns in the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Deadline: February 15, 2011

Notice No. 241 of January 17, 2011: Importance of Key Parameters in the VPA. Deadline: January 24, 2011