Call for scholarship applications (2017)
Notice No. BS24/17 of 21 November 2017: Analysis of the biostructures of the Tavolara coralligenous reef. Deadline: 5 December 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Martina Canessa
Notice No. BS23/17 of 31 October 2017: Assessment of the impact of anthropogenic waste (in particular plastics) on fish species, cetaceans and turtles in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ligurian Sea and Ionian-Adriatic Sea.
Analysis of stomach contents in deceased individuals, characterisation of waste and analysis of contaminants associated with plastic waste. Data statistics and report of results. Deadline 14/11/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Giani Dario
Notice No. BS22/17 of 28 September 2017: Processing and interpretation of high-resolution bathymetric and seismic reflection data within the areas of responsibility of the Palermo Operational Unit. Deadline: 5 October 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Albano Ludovico
Notice No. BS21/17 of 14 September 2017: Comparative study of marine organisms using molecular and traditional taxonomic techniques. Deadline: 28 September 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Lazic Tamara
Notice No. BS20/17 of 17 July 2017: Conducting experiments with macroalgae to assess the trophic status of coastal marine ecosystems in areas subject to high tourist pressure. Deadline: 4 September 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Signa Geraldina
Notice No. BS19/17 of 17 July 2017: Study of the structure and composition of the coral reef habitat and analysis of its spatial distribution. Deadline: 31 July 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Gianmarco Ingrosso
Notice No. BS18/17 of 7 July 2017:
-Analysis of the extent of the coralligenous habitat: current data and analysis using historical data;
-Study of the structure and composition of the coralligenous habitat community: taxonomic analysis, video analysis, analysis of pressures and identification of any signs of impact. Deadline: 19 July 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Lucia Rizzo
Notice No. BS17/17 of 21 June 2017: Laboratory analyses relating to investigations using stable isotopes of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur. Deadline: 4 July 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Aleo Adele Elisa
Notice No. BS16/17 of 16 June 2017: Statistical analysis of ecosystem services data, field data collection activities. Deadline: 30 June 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Martina Pozzi
Notice No. BS15/17 of 16 June 2017: Sampling and analysis of benthic samples in the Pelagie Islands Marine Protected Area, with estimation of biomass per unit area, in four defined habitats. Analysis of existing data. Calculation of biomass. Creation of a three-way database. Deadline 23/6/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Riccardo D’Agostaro
Notice No. BS14/17 of 16 June 2017: Visual surveys of fish fauna in the Pelagie Islands Marine Protected Area, with estimates of biomass per unit area, across four defined habitats. Analysis of existing data. Creation of a three-tier database. Deadline: 23 June 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Giulio Franzitta
Notice No. BS13/17 of 6 June 2017: Conducting field experiments aimed at identifying the regime shift thresholds that separate the alternative states characterised by Posidonia oceanica and dead mats. Deadline: 20 June 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr Chiara Ravaglioli
Call for proposals No. BS12/17 of 6 June 2017:< Modelling of alternative states and early identification of state changes in coastal marine ecosystems dominated by macroalgal forests or Posidonia oceanica. Deadline: 20 June 2017 Scholarship awarded to Dr Luca Rindi
Notice No. BS11/17 of 18 May 2017: – Processing of GPR and multispectral sensor images from SAPR; – Acquisition and processing of morphological and sedimentological data for the construction of a territorial database, with a view to conducting a multi-risk analysis linked to long- and short-term forcing in coastal areas and transgressive contexts characterised by significant deflation. Deadline 24/5/17
Scholarsip awarded to Dr Giulia Casagrande
Notice No. BS10/17 of May 15, 2017: Collection of biological and naturalistic data on fish communities; Data collection, both from the literature and from previous projects, and administration of questionnaires for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of human activities conducted in MPAs (recreational boating, scuba diving, recreational fishing, commercial fishing, swimming); Statistical analysis and processing of the collected information. Deadline: May 22, 2017
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Notice No. BS9/17 of April 26, 2017: 1. Analysis of the current state of knowledge regarding habitats and species in the Marine Protected Area (MPA), the coastal portion (public maritime domain) of the Regional Nature Reserve, the Marine Special Conservation Area (MSCA), and the adjacent area;
2. Identification of the pressures and persistent threats affecting the area through an analysis of studies assessing human impact
3. establishing links between visitor activities and individual habitats and species (hiking on trails through the garrigue, the impact of direct catches by recreational fishermen on large broodstock, the impact of lost fishing lines on gorgonian forests, etc.) in order to assess the adequacy of existing rules or to develop new regulations as needed;
4. standardizing, to the extent possible, the management rules for the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the Special Conservation Area (SCA);
5. Plans to implement direct measures aimed at reducing pressures and threats on habitats (installation of mooring buoys in biodiversity hotspots on the coralligenous seabed)
6. Environmental education initiatives aimed at raising environmental awareness and thereby increasing the carrying capacity of various habitats
7. Proposals for environmental certification processes and eco-compatible development that can balance the need to safeguard and protect the marine and coastal environment with the need to develop tourism and hospitality activities in the area, and to promote sustainable forms of tourism, with particular attention to socially vulnerable groups and people with disabilities.
8. Acquiring the tools needed to better preserve and manage Bergeggi’s natural heritage, and laying the groundwork for the development of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Management Plan.
Deadline: May 9, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Federica Ciamberlano
Notice No. BS8/17 of April 26, 2017: Monitoring of anthropogenic and socio-economic impacts within the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the Natura 2000 Network sites in the region through the following activities:
• Monitoring of the following recreational activities:
– bathing activities: a direct characterization of this use will be carried out through the collection of field data, using visual sampling (meteorological and marine conditions, number of bathers on the beaches) and targeted monitoring through interviews with bathers (characterization of tourists, beach habits, knowledge of the area) in the MPA and the SAC. by Ferrando Tiziana
– Diving activities: Monitoring will include tracking the number of dives conducted during the year, visitor turnover, and a profile of visitors in the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the Special Conservation Area (SCA).
– Fishing activities: A profile of recreational fishermen authorized to fish within the MPA will be developed through interviews; a profile of recreational fishermen fishing outside the MPA will be developed through visual monitoring along the stretch of coastline between Punta di Bergeggi and Capo Noli to estimate the daily number of recreational fishermen present, as well as the quantity and types of catch within the Special Conservation Area (ZSC).
• Monitoring of Posidonia beds: The coastline will be monitored, particularly following storm surges, to assess the quality and quantity of material washed ashore. If necessary, samples of the material will be collected.
• Monitoring of the Herring Gull population: the nest census will continue, and reports of issues from the public will be collected.
• GIS data processing to generate georeferenced land-use maps that can be overlaid and compared with various local features, in order to better plan for the sustainable management of the Marine Protected Area.
• Comparison with historical data obtained from monitoring conducted in previous years. Deadline: May 9, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Tiziana Ferrando
Notice No. BS7/17 of March 14, 2017: Collection and analysis of data and structure of fish communities using BUV (Baited Underwater Video). Deadline: February 21, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Domina Ilenia
Notice No. BS6/17 of March 14, 2017: Collection, analysis, and processing of fish community data using BUV (Baited Underwater Video). Deadline: February 21, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Carlo Cattano
Notice No. BS5/17 of January 30, 2017: Analysis of historical macrozoobenthos data in transitional environments, specifically in the Sacca di Goro, using multivariate statistical techniques. Deadline: February 6, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Muresan Alexandra Nicoleta
Notice No. BS4/17 of January 30, 2017: Collection and analysis of historical hydrochemical and environmental data useful for studying the recruitment dynamics of commercially important edible mollusks in the transitional environments of the Po Delta, particularly in the Goro Lagoon. Deadline: February 6, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Maria Letizia Vitelletti
Notice No. BS3/17 of January 30, 2017: Data collection and estimation of nitrogen and phosphorus loads in the Po di Volano basin. Assessment of pressures and effects of these loads in the Goro estuary. Deadline: February 6, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Nicolò Colombani
Notice No. BS2/17 of January 16, 2017: Collection of data from both the literature and previous projects, and administration of questionnaires to determine the quantity and quality of marine litter along the Italian coastline, with the aim of identifying areas requiring priority action to reduce this phenomenon. Deadline: January 23, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Manuela Piccardo
Notice No. BS1/17 of January 9, 2017: Systematic review and meta-analysis on the project’s topics. Submission of experimental data in a GIS environment. Deadline: January 16, 2017
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Maria Cristina Mangano
