Research activities 2020 – ongoing

Research activities 2020 – ongoing

ProjectDescriptionStart dateEnd date
TERNA SACOI 3 PdMPosaPiano environmental monitoring of marine cables relating to the renewal and upgrading of the Sardinia-Corsica-Italy HVDC connection known as SA.CO. I.31/01/202623/01/2036
MASAF DATA COLLECTIONWork Plan for the collection of fisheries data for the period December 2025 – November 2026 under the Framework Agreement on the collection, management and processing of data in the fisheries, aquaculture and industry sectors01/12/202530/11/2026
MARINE STRATEGY PUGLIA XII POA 2025Monitoring Programme relating to Modules 7 (Coralligenous Habitats) and 8 (Rodolith/Maerl Beds)28/10/202528/07/2026
SORRENTO ELASMOBRANCHIProtected species of Elasmobranchs in the Gulf of Sorrento27/10/202527/03/2026
SEAMOUNT IIICT services and geophysical data interpretation for seamount mapping21/10/202530/06/2026
AMP PORTO CESAREO BIOPRESSADRIATraining course in habitat conservation10/10/202531/03/2026
Novamarine IIINoleggio imbarcazione NOVAMARINE 2 SPA - RH 60001/10/202528/02/2026
Southern Apennine Basin AuthorityAnalysis and management of maritime works and coastal systems25/09/202525/09/2026
UNIPARTHENOPE DIGITALMED IIVideo, portale web e attività di disseminazione progetto DIGITALMED24/09/202531/03/2026
WWF Porto Cesareo SSF2Monitoring of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area and training of operators01/09/202528/02/2026
UNIPARTHENOPE DIGITALMED DIGITALMEDworkshops and dissemination activities28/07/202531/12/2025
MITICAMitilicoltura e adattamento ai cambiamenti climatici09/07/202508/01/2027
RESOURSEATechnical support for desalination plants in Palermo04/07/202531/10/2025
A.I. EDU SEAArtificial Intelligence for Education on SEA01/07/202501/07/2027
POLISERVIZI BOLANO_ANNUNZIATAEnvironmental monitoring of the 380 kV connection30/06/202530/06/2027
ANTE OPERAM SACOI IIIMarine environmental monitoring SA.CO.I30/06/202530/06/2026
MARINE STRATEGY CAMPANIAIX Monitoring of coral habitats and maerl beds29/05/202531/01/2026
AMP CILENTO COSTA INFRESCHIBiodiversity conservation in the AMP29/05/202529/05/2026
CILENTO CASTELLABATE MPAConservation of MPA biodiversity29/05/202529/05/2026
VANVITELLI DIGITALMEDStatistical analysis of meteorological and marine data26/05/202531/08/2025
PoliserviziSediment Analysis II Analysis of sediments and macrozoobenthos26/05/202531/08/2025
CercleBlueCross-border innovation in blue crab management15/05/202514/05/2028
AMPPlemmirio IX Environmental accounting of marine ecosystems30/04/202530/04/2026
TARANTOMediterranean Games Biocoenotic survey of regatta course facilities27/01/202531/03/2025
REMEDYMonitoraggio ambientale Parco del Conero23/01/202530/06/2026
SICILIA ACQUE VINCAEnvironmental Impact Assessment and fish stock analysis31/12/202431/12/2025
AMP TREMITI IIEnvironmental accounting and data management27/12/202427/09/2025
EMODnet VEuropean Marine Observation and Data Network20/12/202419/12/2026
ISPRARestoration Lot 2 Marine habitat restoration13/12/202430/06/2026
ISPRARestoration Lot 1 Marine habitat restoration13/12/202430/06/2026
Poliservizi InfratelEnvironmental sediment analysis04/12/202430/09/2025
TERNAPosidonia Terra Mala Transplantation of Posidonia oceanica26/11/202426/11/2034
TERNA Posidonia SACOI IITransplantation of Posidonia oceanica22/11/202422/11/2034
National Marine Strategy VMarine strategy study18/11/202431/12/2026
Bergeggi AMP SUNRISEMarine biodiversity communication and research18/11/202431/07/2025
PrismianTyrrhenian Link Analysis of sediments and benthic communities13/11/202431/12/2024
SEAMOUNTMapping of seamounts15/10/202415/06/2025
SZNCoastal Logistics Support for sampling along the Italian coast04/10/202431/12/2025
NEMETUMII Offshore wind farm impact study13/09/202431/12/2024
Marine StrategyPuglia XI Monitoring of coral and maerl habitats12/09/202412/07/2025
SAMESEASustainable management of marine species01/09/202428/02/2027
MASAFData Collection IV Fishing and aquaculture data collection01/09/202430/11/2025
GRETAAnalisi geochimiche sedimenti marini03/08/202431/12/2024
SZNLogistica Sicilia Fish sampling support02/08/202431/12/2024
Novamarine2024 Boat hire RH06/08/202431/12/2024
PoliserviziSediment Analysis: Macrozoobenthos and grain size analysis25/06/202431/12/2024
PNRAWestern Ross Sea: Ecological study of pteropods21/06/202421/06/2026
AMPAsinara Biodiversity conservation21/06/202421/12/2025
SEANETHabitat Conservation Status Assessment19/06/202431/12/2025
TriesteCistoseyra Coltura Cystoseira11/06/202431/07/2025
EUREKAWindStudio: Impact Assessment of an Offshore Wind Farm22/05/202430/09/2024
TERNACymodocea Transplantation of Cymodocea nodosa03/05/202403/05/2033
SZN EUSHARKS LIFE EUSHARKSProject Support01/05/202430/07/2027
CRADLESEcosystem Resilience01/05/202430/04/2027
AMPPlemmirio VIII Environmental Accounting01/05/202430/04/2025
AMPCilento Castellabate VI Biodiversity Conservation16/04/202416/04/2025
AMP CilentoInfreschi VI Biodiversity Conservation16/04/202416/04/2025
WWF Shark Project:Pelagic Shark Study02/04/202430/09/2024
GHOST NETSRemoval of abandoned fishing gear27/02/202431/12/2026
Monitoraggio Torre PaliMonitoraggio dragaggi porto16/02/202430/09/2024
AMP BERGEGGI REEFOREST IIRestoration of macroalgal forests01/02/202428/02/2025
Novamarine2024 Boat hire17/01/202431/07/2024
NEMETUMOffshore Wind Impact Study15/01/202431/12/2024
Cilento Marine Protected Area (SODECRI)Update to Marine Protected Area regulations02/01/202431/01/2024
ENI PLATFORMS IIOffshore environmental monitoring activities aimed at verifying that there are no risks to waters and aquatic ecosystems arising from the discharge of production water into the sea and the reinjection of water into geological formations from extraction platforms.01/01/202431/12/2027
Tremiti Marine Protected Area: Economic Value of Fishing ActivitiesEstimate of the economic value generated by fishing activities on the coral habitats of the Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area.20/12/202320/12/2024
VANVITELLI RIVER BARRIERDevelopment and prototype design of a self-sinking river barrier and its associated regulation, control and electric drive system.19/12/202330/06/2024
DecarbonyTProvision of a study for the Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet in the Mediterranean and Black Sea (DecarbonyT). Specific Contract CINEA/EMFAF/2022/3.1.1-01/SI2.906233 – SC0705/12/202304/12/2025
ACQUEDOTTO PUGLIESE BRINDISI DESALINATION PLANTSeawater desalination plant to be constructed near the “Federico II Thermoelectric Power Station” in Brindisi (Cerano): study of the marine climate, wave and current measurements, and effluent dispersion processes.22/11/202331/12/2024
MARINE STRATEGY PUGLIA XMarine Strategy: Programma di Monitoraggio di cui al Piano Operativo delle Attività (POA) 2023 della convenzione tra il M.I.T.E e le ARPA (Sottoregione Mare Adriatico, Regione Puglia).23/10/202323/07/2024
PORTO NARDO’ IIProgetto per la riqualificazione, valorizzazione e messa in sicurezza dello specchio acqueo e delle opere a terra in concessione demaniale marittima alla ditta Jolly Mare srl con riconversione in porticciolo turistico (Località S. Isidoro, Nardò-LE).13/10/202313/04/2024
AMP GAIOLA SPONGESStudy of sponges found in the coastal caves of the Marine Park.06/10/2023
AMP CILENTO SANTA MARIA DI CASTELLABATE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION VActivities aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area - Directive of the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Ref. No. 22053 of 05.10.2022.29/09/202329/09/2024
AMP CILENTO COSTA DEGLI INFRESCHI AND MASSETA BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION VActivities aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Costa degli Infreschi and Masseta Marine Protected Area - directive from the Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, ref. no. 22053 of 5 October 2022.29/09/202329/09/2024
PUGLIESE TORRE CARNOSA AQUEDUCTWorks to refurbish and upgrade the underwater pipeline serving the Bari East purification plant in Torre Carnosa: assessment of the possible damage caused by the underwater pipeline to various environmental sectors (habitats and animal and plant species) in the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases.11/08/202331/12/2027
CYPRUSServices for the identification of benthic macrofauna samples.27/07/202331/10/2023
AMP REGNO NETTUNO BAIAProtection and restoration of biodiversity and marine ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities at AMP BAIA: implementation of research and technical-scientific activities under Measure 1.40 of the EMFF Call for Proposals.07/07/202330/09/2023
SEABASSStudi preliminari per la valutazione di eventuali impatti dei parchi eolici Off Shore Wind Farm (Montalto di Castro).05/07/202329/02/2024
DORADAPreliminary studies to assess the potential impact of offshore wind farms (Gallipoli-Taranto).05/07/202329/02/2024
SPILLOVER-MED“Assessing spillover from marine protected areas to adjacent fisheries: Mediterranean and Black Seas (SPILLOVER-MED)” | Specific Contract CINEA/EMFAF/2021/3.1.2/05/SI2.882080-SC06.01/07/202331/12/2025
AMP PLEMMIRIO ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING VIIUpdating and expanding information on natural capital through sampling and analysis of fish fauna using the visual census technique, in particular by comparing the results with the historical series of data collected in previous years under the Marine Strategy Directive; expansion of the coral habitat monitoring plan based on the methods identified in the manuals drawn up by ISPRA, useful for providing a uniform method among the various MPAs for sampling and analysing the biocoenosis in question; continuation of activities relating to the refinement and application of the proposed method for assessing the negative impact of activities on the coral habitat; dissemination and scientific information activities as provided for in the AMP's founding objectives.28/06/202328/06/2024
SOCOTEC BENTHOSIndagini Tassonomiche di Flora e Fauna Bentonica, comprensiva di calcolo di indici e report finale.26/06/202330/11/2023
TERNA CymodoceaDrafting of a plan for experimenting with the transplantation of Cymodocea nodosa to be carried out at the landing area of Fiumetorto (Sicily).14/06/202314/09/2023
MARINE STRATEGY CAMPANIA VIIHabitat coralligeno e fondi a Maerl/rodoliti” per l’attuazione dell’accordo operativo stipulato firmato dall’ARPA Liguria in data 28/01/2021 con ISPRA e il Ministero dell’Ambiente in nome e per conto di ARPA Toscana, ARPA Lazio, ARPA Sardegna, e ARPA Campania, appartenenti alla sub regione MEDOCC, concernete il perseguimento degli obiettivi posti dall’art. 11 “Programmi di monitoraggio” del D.Lgs. n. 190/10 di recepimento della Direttiva 2008/56/CE (Direttiva Quadro sulla Strategia Marina): attività di monitoraggio previste dal POA 2023 per i Moduli 7 ed 8 nelle aree della Regione Campania e in particolare due aree per il Modulo 7 e una area per il modulo 8.12/06/202331/12/2023
PORT NARDOProject for the redevelopment, enhancement and safety measures for the water surface and land works under maritime state concession to the company Jolly Mare srl with conversion into a marina (Località S. Isidoro, Nardò-LE): two current measurement campaigns with a boat-mounted current meter, study of 1) marine climate, 2) wave measurements, 3) current measurements.23/05/202330/11/2023
AMP TORRE GUACETO EXPANSIONServices related to the expansion of the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area: biocenotic sampling of the 0-5 m bathymetric range.23/05/202331/10/2023
SZN AMP servicesSupport and assistance services for field activities and pre-analysis of samples in the context of various AMPs.10/05/202330/09/2023
AMP REGNO NETTUNO CIMProtection and restoration of biodiversity and marine ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities at AMP CIM: implementation of research and technical-scientific activities under Measure 1.40 of the EMFF Call for Proposals.09/05/202330/09/2023
AMP REGNO NETTUNO FEAMPProtection and restoration of marine biodiversity and ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities at AMP REGNO DI NETTUNO: implementation of research and technical-scientific activities under Measure 1.40 of the FEAMP Call for Proposals.09/05/202330/09/2023
AMP REGNO NETTUNO SMCProtection and restoration of biodiversity and marine ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities at AMP SMC: implementation of research and technical-scientific activities under Measure 1.40 of the EMFF Call for Proposals.09/05/202330/09/2023
AMP GAIOLA FEAMPProtection and restoration of biodiversity and marine ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities, in the AMP Parco Sommerso di Gaiola e ZSC Fondali marini di Gaiola e Nisida (Gaiola and Nisida Marine Protected Area), with particular regard to Target 1: “Ecological status”; Target 3: “Fishing effort and mitigation” and Phases 1, 2, 5 and 6 in accordance with the objectives of the 2014-2020 Operational Programme of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), under Measure: “1.40”.05/05/202330/09/2023
VENTOTENE MARINE PROTECTED AREA BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATIONProtection and restoration of biodiversity and marine ecosystems and compensation schemes in the context of sustainable fishing activities - Ventotene and S. Stefano Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA).21/04/202330/09/2023
VENTOTENE INVITALIAPre-construction monitoring and ROV surveys as part of the “Institutional Development Contract - Restoration and repurposing of the former Bourbon prison on the island of Santo Stefano Ventotene” for the implementation of Intervention No. 3 “Construction/adaptation of landing stages on the island of Santo Stefano”.06/04/202329/02/2024
SFERRACAVALLOServices relating to the preliminary assessment of the impact of the discharge of white water and treated water in the area facing Sferracavallo (PA) as part of the upgrading of the Fondo Verde Giardini treatment plant, including discharge works via an underwater pipeline.28/03/202330/11/2023
AMP TORRE GUACETO CORALLIGENO AND POSIDONIA HABITATTechnical and scientific services for assessing the economic damage caused by fishing activities on the Coralligeno and Posidonia habitat.09/03/202331/10/2023
AMP PORTO CESAREO IONIAN LIVING FISH-LABSConservation actions for marine habitats and fish stocks in the Porto Cesareo MPA and SAC - WP 1.1.A.1 Monitoring of commercial fishing (trawling, longline fishing and pot fishing) - drafting of a monitoring plan, coordination of activities, processing and reporting of data; WP 1.1.B.1 Monitoring of the impact of professional fishing on priority habitats (Coralligenous 1170 and Posidonia Oceanica 1110) - drafting of a monitoring plan, coordination of activities, processing and reporting of data.07/03/202331/10/2023
Bisceglie PipelineAnalysis of sediment samples during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of the extension of the underwater pipeline serving as the final delivery point for the Bisceglie (BAT) wastewater treatment plants.03/03/202331/12/2024
ACTNOW – GA 101060072Advancing understanding of Cumulative Impacts on European marine biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services for human wellbeing.01/03/202328/02/2027
VANVITELLI ENERGIA ELETTRICA MARE IIState of the art of underwater noise measurement methodologies for assessing its impact. Definition of the parameters to be assessed, on a provisional basis, of the acoustic impact of the installation of floating wind turbines on the species most sensitive to possible impacts. Definition and identification of the design elements considered to have the greatest impact in terms of noise and possible mitigation measures.01/03/202331/12/2023
AMP TORRE GUACETO ZSCSpecialised consultancy for the regulation and management of Special Conservation Areas (ZSC) of the Natura 2000 Network. Modulation and legal analysis of the management plan with reference to the Torre Guaceto AMP and the regulations of the terrestrial reserve.17/02/202331/12/2023
AMP BERGEGGI REEFORESTSupport for the advancement and management of research activities for the project ‘Reeforest – Restoration Of Cystoseira Macroalgal Forests To Enhance Biodiversity Along Mediterranean Rocky Reefs Relife’06/02/202306/02/2023
LaSagnELaminated Sediments in the Magnificent Edisto Inlet (Victoria Land): What processes control their deposition and preservation?26/01/202314/01/2024
EMODnet IIIEuropean Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) Lot 1 - EMODnet 2020 Bathymetry.26/01/202325/01/2025
Thyrrhenian Wind Civitavecchia BiocenosisEnvironmental characterisation relating to the construction of a floating offshore wind farm in areas located in northern Lazio24/01/202330/06/2023
Tyrrhenian Wind CivitavecchiaGeological, geomorphological and seismostratigraphic characterisation relating to the construction of a floating offshore wind farm in areas located in northern Lazio.24/01/202330/06/2023
Community4NatureThematic Community - Protecting, restoring and enhancing the Mediterranean natural environment and heritage.01/01/202331/08/2029
OCEAN CITIZENMarine forest coastal restoration: an underwater gardening socio-ecological plan.01/01/202331/12/2026
QUALI-TRAINQuality checking of Mediterranean & Black Sea data and training for Member State experts (QUALI-TRAIN).14/12/202213/12/2024
BRINDISI WIND FARMSEnvironmental surveys (through chemical-physical, microbiological and ecotoxicological characterisation of sediments and benthic communities) and archaeological surveys preparatory to the implementation of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Brindisi.02/12/202231/12/2023
MAPPING OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IIMapping of ecosystem services identified in the initial phases of the Interreg PROBIODIV project: analysis, including bibliographic analysis, of natural capital and habitat flows in western Liguria, with the creation of thematic maps and their publication on the web.29/11/202228/02/2023
LAGHI MONTICCHIOAssessment of the ecological status of the habitat with analysis and processing of the data collected09/11/202209/11/2023
BARIUM BAYPreliminary study to identify any impacts in the ‘Barium Bay’ offshore wind farm (areas off the coast of Bari, Giovinazzo, Molfetta): General description of the wider area and the biocoenoses present. Detailed biocoenotic survey. Environmental analysis through chemical-physical, microbiological and ecotoxicological characterisation of sediments and benthic communities. Archaeological surveys.07/11/202231/12/2023
SEAFORESTTraining and demonstration activities at sea, aimed at managing cuttings, seeds and shoots of Posidonia oceanica for habitat restoration.03/11/202230/06/2024
WELCOME PLUSWatEr LandsCapes sustainability thrOugh reuse of Marine littEr - PLUS.01/11/202230/04/2023
BITONTO PIPELINEAnalysis of sediment samples during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases of the extension of the underwater pipeline connecting the final delivery points of the Bari Ovest and Bitonto (BA) wastewater treatment plants.21/10/202231/12/2024
TIRINO RIVERAnalysis of fish specimens and sediments from a section of the Tirino River located in the municipality of Bussi sul Tirino (PE).10/10/202231/12/2023
Marine Strategy Puglia IXMonitoring programme referred to in the 2022 Operational Activity Plan (POA) of the agreement between M.I.T.E and ARPA (Adriatic Sea Subregion, Puglia Region) relating to the following modules: Module 7 – Coralligenous Habitat. 2. Module 8 – Rhodolith (Maërl). 3. Module 10 – Posidonia Oceanica Meadow Habitat.04/10/202204/05/2023
AMP Ventotene Museum TrailProvision of technical and scientific support in the form of guidelines for the museum exhibition on marine environmental issues, to complement the museum project linked to the restoration and repurposing of the former Bourbon prison of Santo Stefano.14/09/202231/12/2022
MIPAF DATA COLLECTION IIIService for the collection, management and processing of data in the fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing industry, financed by resources identified in the new EMFF Operational Programme for the purposes referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) No 1139/2021: Collection, management, use and processing of fisheries data (MEDITS/DRESS) in the fisheries sector and Research and Innovation Programmes.23/08/202231/12/2023
AMP PLEMMIRIO ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING VIUpdating and expanding information on natural capital through sampling and analysis of fish fauna using the visual census technique; consolidation and application of the monitoring plan for the coral reef habitat (coral reef biocoenosis); refinement and preliminary application of the proposed method for assessing the negative impact of human activities on the coral reef habitat.22/07/202222/07/2023
MARINE STRATEGY CAMPANIA VIInvestigations relating to ‘Coral reef habitats and maerl/rhodolith beds’ for the implementation of the operational agreement signed by ARPA Liguria on 28/01/2021 with ISPRA) and MATTM on behalf of ARPA Toscana, ARPA Lazio, ARPA Sardegna, and ARPA Campania, belonging to the MEDOCC sub-region, concerning the pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 11 ‘Monitoring programmes’ of Legislative Decree No. 190/10 implementing Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework Directive). In particular, monitoring activities are planned under the 2022 POA for Modules 7 and 8 in the areas of the Campania Region (collection of high-resolution georeferenced data and images; morphobathymetry; acquisition and conversion of geographical data; qualitative/quantitative biological analyses and image analysis; sampling of mobile substrates; laboratory analysis of rhodoliths; compilation and return of ministerial forms with the data acquired).13/07/202231/01/2023
AMP PUNTA CAMPANELLA CORALLIGENO HABITATMonitoring of the Coralligeno habitat (Directive of the Minister of Ecological Transition-Prot.3672 of 31.03.2021)07/07/202207/04/2023
SAPRIPilot study for the enhancement of local fishing areas in order to provide the knowledge base for the georeferenced characterisation of shared fishing areas and the spatial-temporal variability of fishing effort, through the implementation of maritime spatial planning.27/06/202227/03/2023
PALE EOLICHE IStudio finalizzato alla definizione preliminare delle caratteristiche Geologiche, Geomorfologiche e Oceanografiche in:
1. Area del mare Adriatico
2. Area del Canale di Sicilia idonee all’installazione di un campo di turbine eoliche.
17/06/202217/04/2023
LOWER MINCIO AREAEcotoxicological analyses in the Lower Mincio Area (MN).16/06/202216/02/2023
MAREVIVO AURISINASupport for the replanting of Cymodocea nodosa in Aurisina (TS).01/06/202230/11/2022
AMP USTICA ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING IIENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING FOR THE ISOLA DI USTICA MARINE PROTECTED AREA – PHASES 3, 4 and 501/06/202230/11/2023
RINASCE (REBORN)Interventions aimed at restoring the environmental conditions of the Stagnone di Marsala basin: operational applications and scenario development.19/05/202231/12/2024
RINASCE (REBORN)Interventions aimed at restoring the environmental conditions of the Stagnone di Marsala basin: operational applications and scenario development.19/05/202231/12/2024
AMP CILENTO COSTA DEGLI INFRESCHI AND MASSETA BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IVActivities aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Costa Degli Infreschi and Masseta Marine Protected Area (Directive of the Minister of Ecological Transition of 31 March 2021).06/05/202206/05/2023
MAPWORMSMimicking Adaptation and Plasticity in WORMS.01/05/202230/04/2026
VANVITELLI MARINE ELECTRICITYOutreach activities on ‘Electricity from the Sea’: Production of a documentary and a workshop.20/04/202231/12/2022
UGENTO POR PUGLIAMonitoring of the Natura 2000 network on marine habitats and species in Puglia: Biodiversity in the ‘Litorale di Ugento’ Regional Nature Park.12/04/202212/04/2024
CAPRI ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATIONPilot project for environmental restoration actions in the area of the Faraglioni rocks of Capri affected by damage, aimed at restoring marine forests by improving the ecological status of the rocky substrate.04/04/202204/09/2023
AMP TREMITI LAGO SALSOMonitoring of habitats and protected species in the Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area and the Lago Salso Oasis.01/04/202230/11/2023
MAPAFISH-MEDMapping of marine protected areas and their associated fishing activities: Mediterranean and Black Seas (MAPAFISH-MED).16/03/202215/03/2025
AMP TORRE GUACETO BENTHIC MARINE SYSTEMTechnical and scientific services for in situ surveys of the benthic marine system.14/03/202231/10/2023
AMP PORTO CESAREO POR PUGLIAMonitoraggio di Rete Natura 2000 su habitat e specie marine della Puglia: aggiornamento dei dati inerenti la Posidonia oceanica (A.2 - Attività di Monitoraggio dello stato di salute dell’habitat a Posidonia oceanica 1120).09/03/202209/03/2024
MANDURIA POR PUGLIAMonitoring of the Natura 2000 network on marine habitats and species in Puglia: monitoring of biodiversity in the R.O. Nature Reserves of the Eastern Taranto Coast (project sheet A.1: Monitoring of Habitats 1120 and 1170 – “Posidonia oceanica” and “Coralligeno”).09/03/202209/03/2024
SAN PIETRO VERNOTICO POR PUGLIAMonitoring of the Natura 2000 network on marine habitats and species in Puglia - Monitoring of the state of marine and coastal biodiversity in the SAC IT9140001 “Bosco Tramazzone”: updating of data relating to Posidonia oceanica (A.2 - Monitoring activities on the state of health of the Posidonia oceanica 1120 habitat).04/03/202204/03/2024
ERM OFFSHORE IIISupport activities for the preparation of a qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis of the environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with the decommissioning of the submarine pipelines connected to the Armida 1 and Regina 1 platforms, supervision of the implementation of the analysis, and review and validation of the final document. Planned activities:
1. Methodological support in the multi-criteria methodology for comparative assessment.
2. Support in interpreting the results of the multi-criteria analysis and oversight of the ranking of the alternatives under consideration.
3. Workshops and alignment activities with the Client.
4. Review of the final document and drafting of a summary evaluation report.
25/02/202231/05/2022
MUNICIPALITY OF MONTECORICEAnalysis of the granulometric, chemical and bacteriological compatibility of marine sediments to be used for beach nourishment.01/02/202228/02/2022
MUNICIPALITY OF MONTECORICEAnalysis of the granulometric, chemical and bacteriological compatibility of marine sediments to be used for beach nourishment.01/02/202228/02/2022
ISPRA SCIENTIFIC FISHING IN SARDINIAConducting scientific fishing campaigns in Sardinia using traps for deep-water shrimp and analysing the catch.25/01/202225/01/2023
AMP BERGEGGI-anthropogenic impact VIMonitoring of anthropogenic and socio-economic impact in the ‘Isola di Bergeggi’ AMP and in the Natura 2000 Network sites in the area01/01/202230/11/2022
ELBA-MAINLAND TERNAMarine environmental compensation (Posidonia oceanica transplantation) and monitoring, preparatory to the start of construction activities for the Elba-Mainland connection.14/12/202114/12/2029
ARPAC POSIDONIAConducting a study aimed at classifying all beaches in the region: continuous monitoring systems for the phenomenon of organic sedimentation of Posidonia Oceanica.10/12/202101/09/2023
SICILY REGION EMFF MARICULTURETechnical and specialist services for the creation of an analytical study, with cartographic representation, for the identification and description of coastal areas in Sicily for the development of mariculture and shellfish farming activities in implementation of measure 2.51 of the 2014/2020 EMFF OP.01/12/202130/11/2022
PUGLIESE TORRE CALDERINA II AQUEDUCTEnvironmental Monitoring Plan relating to the construction of the underwater pipeline for the discharge of treated wastewater from the municipalities of Bisceglie, Corato, Molfetta, Ruvo di Puglia and Terlizzi, to be built in Torre Calderina in the countryside of Molfetta.22/11/202130/04/2026
AMP PORTOFINO DIVING COURSETraining course aimed at staff working at diving centres, as well as recreational divers who intend to dive independently in the Portofino Marine Protected Area. It will also be conducted via e-learning, covering topics related to marine sciences (biology, zoology, ecology) with particular reference to the most vulnerable dive sites in the Portofino Marine Protected Area and the unique characteristics of the area.18/11/202130/09/2022
PORTO TRIESTE IIAnalisi dello stato attuale della fauna marina, bentonica e della posidonia nell'area interessata e influenzata dalla realizzazione della nuova opera marittima presso l’Area Portuale di Trieste (loc. Ferriera di Servola).05/10/202131/05/2022
MAF-WORLDMarine Animal Forest of the world (MAF-WORLD) CA20102.04/10/202104/10/2025
AMP PORTO CESAREO FISH FAUNA IIMonitoring of fish fauna through visual census in the AMP area where boulders are to be placed in the sea, with redevelopment through the installation of technoreef modules.13/08/202128/02/2022
MARINE STRATEGY CAMPANIA VInvestigations relating to ‘Coral habitats and maerl/rhodolith beds’ for the implementation of the operational agreement signed by ARPAL on 28/01/2021 with ISPRA and the Ministry of the Environment on behalf of ARPAT, ARPAL, ARPAS, and ARPAC, belonging to the MEDOCC sub-region, concerning the pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 11 ‘Monitoring programmes’ of Legislative Decree No. 190/10 implementing Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework) and provided for in the POA 2021 (Modules 7 and 8 in the areas of the Campania Region).05/08/202131/12/2021
MARINE STRATEGY PUGLIA VIIIInvestigations relating to ‘Coral habitats and maerl/rhodolith beds’ for the implementation of the operational agreement signed by ARPAL on 28/01/2021 with ISPRA and the Ministry of the Environment on behalf of ARPAT, ARPAL, ARPAS, and ARPAC, belonging to the MEDOCC sub-region, concerning the pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 11 ‘Monitoring programmes’ of Legislative Decree No. 190/10 implementing Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework) and provided for in the POA 2021 (Modules 7 and 8 in the areas of the Campania Region).03/08/202103/08/2022
PUGLIESE TORRE CALDERINA AQUEDUCTPre-construction, during construction and post-construction environmental monitoring as part of the construction of the underwater pipeline serving the purification plants of Bisceglie, Corato, Molfetta and Ruvo-Terlizzi, to be built in Torre Calderina in the countryside of Molfetta (BA).29/07/202131/08/2021
Issel 2021 IIBoat rental ‘Issel’ Calafuria 7.5022/07/202131/08/2021
CASAL VELINO MUNICIPALITYAnalysis of the granulometric, chemical, bacteriological, ecotoxicological and biological compatibility of marine sediments within the port basin for the purposes of dredging operations.14/07/202130/09/2021
ABIOMMEDSupport coherent and coordinated assessment of biodiversity and measures across mediterranean for the next 6-year cycle of MSFD implementation.01/07/202130/06/2023
HANNIBAL PROJECT IIGeological, geomorphological and seismic structure of the Straits of Sicily between the Egadi Islands, the offshore of Marsala and the Northern edge of Banco Avventura and develop a comprehensive understanding of the site conditions, including associated geohazards.01/07/202130/04/2022
MIPAF PLNRDA Raccolta Dati IIImplementation of the work plan for the collection of data in the fisheries and aquaculture sector for the year 2021 referred to in Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, published in the Official Journal No 52 of 2 March 2021.01/07/202131/07/2022
AMP PLEMMIRIO CONTABILITA' AMBIENTALE VUpdating and expanding information on natural capital through sampling aimed at implementing and/or completing information on the distribution and abundance of biomass in MPAs. This activity will be carried out by updating and analysing benthic fauna and/or fish fauna using appropriate techniques, including visual census (Marine Strategy protocol), with a particular focus on investigating variations and changes compared to previous years. Updating the framework for assessing the costs and benefits derived from the activities of MPA users and the effectiveness of the protection regime.14/06/202114/06/2022
AMAre PLUSActions for Marine Protected Areas PLUS.01/06/202130/06/2022
HANNIBAL PROJECTEnvironmental characterisation along the Sicilian Channel: Bibliographic research on the Sicilian Channel biocoenosis, sampling of sediments in the near-shore area and Posidonia oceanica meadows, support for sampling sediments in the offshore area, chemical, physical, microbiological and ecotoxicological characterisation of sediments, analysis of soft bottom macrozoobenthos, analysis of Posidonia oceanica, benthic populations on hard bottoms.20/05/202131/12/2021
PUGLIESE TREMITI AQUEDUCTStudy of the marine climate, wave height, current velocity and effluent diffusion processes in order to identify the marine areas affected by the combined discharge of the desalination plant and the purification plant serving the Tremiti Islands (FG). Detailed study of the marine ecosystem and its biocoenosis, as well as a qualitative and quantitative estimate of the animal biomass in the area affected by effluent dispersion.12/05/202130/09/2021
MARINE STRATEGY NAZIONALE IVStudy on Marine Strategy issues for the purpose of achieving the priority objectives of Directive 2008/56/EC, as transposed by Legislative Decree 190/2010. In particular:
- environmental DNA metabarcoding
- specific composition of functional trophic groups
- collection of fishery-dependent data for the characterisation of bycatch of selachians, sea turtles, marine mammals and birdlife
- activities at sea and experimental activities aimed at studying epimegabenthic communities
- collection of data/information on marine litter
- development of methods for the analysis of historical data series
- assessment of the environmental status of deep coralligenous and offshore rock habitats
- definition of a minimum landing size proposal for a selection of selachians
- assessment of the spatial-temporal distribution of pressure exerted by commercial fishing
- characterisation and assessment of the extent of recreational fishing at sea
- definition of the specific composition of functional trophic groups
- collection of data/information on the ingestion of marine litter
- assessment of underwater noise levels derived from shipping traffic
11/05/202131/10/2023
Terna Survey Tyrrhenian Link – Lot 2Preliminary survey and environmental characterisation of the Tyrrhenian Link submarine connection - Lot 2 “Sicily-Sardinia” connection11/05/202110/05/2022
AMP TREMITI GROTTEMonitoring of the semi-submerged caves of the Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area01/05/202131/12/2021
AMP CILENTO COSTA DEGLI INFRESCHI AND MASSETA BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IIIActivities aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Costa Degli Infreschi and Masseta Marine Protected Area - Directive of the Minister for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, Ref. No. 232 of 10.11.202001/05/202128/02/2022
AMP CILENTO SANTA MARIA DI CASTELLABATE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IIIActivities aimed at conserving biodiversity in the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area01/05/202128/02/2022
ERM OFFSHORE IISupport activities for the setting up of a qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis of the environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with the decommissioning of the submarine pipelines connected to the Azalea and PC73 platforms, supervision of the implementation of the analysis, and review and validation of the final document. The scope of the work includes the following activities in detail: 1. Activity: Methodological support for the identification and definition of the multi-criteria methodology for comparative assessment; 2. Activity: Support for the interpretation of the results of the multi-criteria analysis and supervision of the ranking of the alternatives considered; 3. Activity: Workshops and alignment activities with the Client; 4. Activity: Review.07/04/202130/09/2021
EMODnet IIIEuropean Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) Lot 1 - EMODnet 2020 Bathymetry.02/04/202102/04/2023
CENTOLA MUNICIPALITYAnalysis of the granulometric, chemical and bacteriological compatibility of marine sediments to be used for beach nourishment.01/04/202130/11/2021
AMP PUNTA CAMPANELLA ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING INTEGRATION 1Environmental Monitoring in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area: Integration with 2019 data.30/03/202130/09/2021
AMP PUNTA CAMPANELLA ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING INTEGRATION 2Environmental Monitoring in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area: Integration with 2020 data.30/03/202130/03/2022
ERM OFFSHORESupport activities for the setting up of a qualitative and quantitative comparative analysis of the environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with four decommissioning project alternatives in the Aquila offshore field, supervision of the implementation of the analysis, and review and validation of the final document. Activity 1: Methodological support for the identification and definition of the multi-criteria methodology for comparative assessment. Activity 2: Support for the interpretation of the results of the multi-criteria analysis and supervision of the ranking of the alternatives considered.08/03/202130/04/2021
LIMING TOOLDevelopment of ocean liming as a tool for removing atmospheric carbon and contrasting seawater acidification03/03/202102/03/2022
AGUNAR HABITATS IIISampling, in 4 sites within the "Saline di Tarquinia" Nature Reserve, as indicated by the Rome Biodiversity Department, related to chemical-physical parameters with particular reference to temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and pH, for a duration of 4 (four) months, including a final report complete with the collected data. Monitoring, in 4 sites within the "Saline di Tarquinia" Nature Reserve, as indicated by the Rome Biodiversity Department, related to the presence of benthic macroinvertebrates using the "leaf packs" technique, for a duration of 4 (four) months, including a final report complete with the collected data, with particular reference to Amphipods, Isopods, Molluscs, and Polychaetes.17/02/202123/06/2021
TERNA MONITA (Total Project Value still to be defined)Implementation of the marine environmental monitoring plan related to the construction of the "ITALIA - MONTENEGRO" fiber optic link ("MONITA") project. Working Area Pescara and Tremiti Islands.27/01/202127/03/2025
MUNICIPALITY OF PISCIOTTAGrain size, chemical, and bacteriological compatibility analyses of marine sediments to be used for beach nourishment20/01/202131/05/2021
AMP CILENTO COSTA INFRESCHI E MASSETA ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION MONITORINGMonitoring of environmental and socio-economic conditions and permitted activities within the MPA23/11/202023/05/2021
AMP S.MARIA CASTELLABATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION MONITORINGMonitoring of environmental and socio-economic conditions and permitted activities within the MPA23/11/202023/05/2021
Ventotene Marine Protected Area ZoningProposal to revise the zoning of the Ventotene Marine Protected Area05/11/202030/04/2021
PORT OF TRIESTEIntegrated Monitoring Plan produced as part of the Integrated Environmental Study (SAI) of the 2014 Update of the Trieste Port Master Plan (PRP)01/11/202031/10/2024
PUNTA CAMPANELLA MARINE PROTECTED AREAMonitoring of the diadem sea urchin (Centrosthenus longispinus) to assess the conservation status of the species in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) within the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area.17/09/202017/01/2021
MARINE STRATEGY PUGLIA VIIMonitoring Programme referred to in the 2020 Operational Activity Plan (POA) of the agreement between the M.A.T.T.M. and the Regional Agencies for Environmental Protection. Adriatic Sea Subregion, Apulia Region, Module 7 – Coralligenous Habitat, Module 8 – Maerl Beds, Module 9 – Seabed Habitats Subject to Physical Damage. Module 10 – Posidonia Oceanica Meadow Habitats07/08/202007/08/2021
AMP Capo Carbonara Visual CensusStudy of fish fauna through visual census04/08/202031/12/2020
AMP BERGEGGI-anthropogenic impact VMonitoring of anthropogenic and socio-economic impact in the ‘Isola di Bergeggi’ AMP and in the Natura 2000 Network sites in the area.01/08/202030/09/2021
AMP CILENTO SANTA MARIA DI CASTELLABATE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IIImplementation of activities aimed at preserving biodiversity in the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area, Directive of the Minister of the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, ref. no. 23838 of 24 October 2019.24/07/202024/07/2021
AMP Torre Guaceto Environmental MonitoringTechnical environmental monitoring services as part of the Interreg Mediterranean Project 2014-2020: Support MPAS Effectiveness through strong and connected networks in the Mediterranean MPA Networks01/07/202030/09/2021
AMP Asinara Visual CensusService for the implementation and further study of fish fauna using visual census techniques, through two new campaigns to be carried out in 2020, aimed at investigating the reserve effect and any changes in fish fauna compared to the initial situation observed at the start of the project “Environmental Accounting in Italian Marine Protected Areas”.01/07/202031/12/2020
MAIN SPECIES OF THE ROSS SEARole of ice cover variations on the structure of food webs and key species of the Ross Sea in the context of climate change (FOOD-CLIC - National Antarctic Research Programme/PNRA - line B2).24/06/202024/06/2022
AMP CILENTO COSTA INFRESCHI E MASSETA ZSCConservation measures for the ZSC falling within the Costa Infreschi e Masseta Marine Protected Area.17/06/202017/06/2021
AMP CILENTO SANTA MARIA DI CASTELLABATE ZSCConservation measures for the ZSC falling within the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area.17/06/202017/06/2021
ISCHIA CORALLO IISurvey of species protected by the Habitats Directive: monitoring of red coral reefs in the Regno di Nettuno Marine Protected Area.01/06/202031/12/2020
AMP PLEMMIRIO ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING IVReanalysis and updating of information relating to natural capital through sampling25/05/202025/05/2021
Tavolara Marine Protected Area Fish Fauna IIExperimental assessment of the conservation status of fish fauna within the Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area.19/05/202015/01/2021
MAPPING OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICESMapping of ecosystem services identified in the initial stages of the Interreg PROBIODIV project using existing web platforms and cross-referencing various levels of information available (habitat map, land use) or provided by local authorities (Province, Region, Park Authority and ARPA Liguria) as part of ongoing studies and monitoring.09/04/202015/04/2022
SEAVIEWSSEktoradaptives virtuelles Frühwarnsystem für Meeresverschmutzung.01/04/202030/09/2022
URBANISED MARINE LANDSCAPESStudy of the ecological processes of benthic populations in coastal areas for the assessment of environmental quality, with particular regard to the analysis of ecosystem functions and services in urbanised marine landscapes, aimed at identifying solutions based on natural processes, also in relation to ongoing global environmental changes, in order to assess the risks for the benthic sector.30/03/202029/03/2024
TORRE GUACETO MARINE PROTECTED AREA (MPA) NATURALISTIC REPORTINGServices for updating information relating to the benthic component for naturalistic reporting within the Torre Guaceto MPA, in accordance with Article 36(2)(A) of Legislative Decree No. 50/2016. Directive of the Minister for the Environment on the guidelines for activities aimed at the conservation of biodiversity.24/03/202031/12/2020
AMP PORTO CESAREO FISH FAUNAFish Fauna Monitoring Service in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area.17/03/202030/11/2020
PON PLACESupport for dissemination activities within the interregional project PON PLACE (OR7 - Knowledge transfer, dissemination and outreach, Task 7.3 - Workshops and training/education and Task 7.4 - Internal dissemination and networking), with a view to organising two workshops in Bergeggi (SV)01/03/202028/02/2021
CYSTOSEIRA ALGAESupport for the Roc-Pop-LIFE project aimed at ‘marine restoration’ using Cystoseira algae through the ‘protect the sea’ campaign.11/02/202031/12/2021
NATIONAL MARINE STRATEGY IIITechnical-scientific collaboration between ISPRA and CoNISMa for Marine Strategy Framework06/02/202031/12/2020
PUGLIESE OTRANTO AQUEDUCTHealth status of Posidonia Oceanica in the area of the Otranto submarine pipeline.13/01/202013/07/2020
PNRA TROPHIC NETWORKS IVMarine trophic networks in Newfoundland Bay during different ice extents: stable isotopes of C, N, S for determining trophic interactions that influence biodiversity and biomagnification of trace elements.07/01/202007/01/2022