Scholarship announcements (2017)
Notice no. BS24/17 of 21 November 2017: Analysis of the biostructures of the Tavolara Coralligenous. Deadline 05/12/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Canessa Martina
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 areas.
Analysis of stomach contents in deceased individuals, characterisation of waste and analysis of contaminants associated with plastic waste. Data statistics and results report. Deadline 14/11/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Giani Dario
Notice no. BS22/17 of 28 September 2017: Processing and interpretation of high-resolution morphobathymetric and seismic reflection data within the areas of competence of the Palermo OU. Deadline 5/10/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Albano Ludovico
Notice No. BS21/17 of 14 September 2017: Comparative study of marine organisms by means of molecular and traditional taxonomical techniques. Deadline 28/09/17
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 affected by high tourist pressure. Deadline 04/09/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Signa Geraldina
Notice No. BS19/17 of 17 July 2017: Study of the structure and composition of the coral habitat and analysis of its spatial distribution. Deadline 31/7/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Ingrosso Gianmarco
Notice No. BS18/17 of 7 July 2017:
-Analysis of coralligenous habitat extension: current data and analysis with historical data;
-Study of the structure and composition of coralligenous habitat populations: taxonomic analysis, video analysis, pressure analysis and identification of any signs of impact. Deadline 19/7/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Rizzo Lucia
Notice no. BS17/17 of 21 June 2017: Laboratory analysis relating to investigations using stable carbon, nitrogen and sulphur isotopes. Deadline 4/7/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Aleo Adele Elisa
Notice No. BS16/17 of 16 June 2017: Statistical analysis of ecosystem service data, field data collection activities. Deadline 30/6/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Pozzi Martina
Notice No. BS15/17 of 16 June 2017: Collection and analysis of benthos 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 D’Agostaro Riccardo
Notice no. BS14/17 of 16 June 2017: Visual surveys of fish fauna in the Pelagie Islands MPA, with estimation of biomass per unit area in four defined habitats. Analysis of existing data. Creation of a three-way database. Deadline 23/6/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Franzitta Giulio
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 20/6/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Ravaglioli Chiara
Notice No. BS12/17 of 6 June 2017: Modelling of alternative states and early identification of state change in coastal marine ecosystems dominated by macroalgal forests or Posidonia oceanica. Deadline 20/6/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Rindi Luca
Notice No. BS11/17 of 18 May 2017: – Processing of GPR and multispectral sensor images from SAPR; – Acquisition of morphological and sedimentological data and processing of the same for the purpose of constructing a territorial database, with the aim of a multi-risk analysis linked to long and short-term forcing in coastal areas and transgressive contexts with strong deflation. Deadline 24/5/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Casagrande Giulia
Notice no. BS10/17 of 15 May 2017: Collection of biological and naturalistic data relating to fish communities; Collection of data, both from literature and from previous projects, and administration of questionnaires for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of anthropogenic activities carried out in MPAs (recreational boating, diving, sport fishing, professional fishing, bathing); Statistical analysis and processing of the information collected. Deadline 22/5/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Pasolli Linda
Notice No. BS9/17 of 26 April 2017: 1. analysis of the state of knowledge on habitats and species in the MPA, in the coastal portion (maritime state property) of the Regional Nature Reserve, in the marine SAC and in the surrounding area;
2. identification of pressures and threats on the area through analysis of anthropogenic impact assessment studies
3. creation of connections between recreational activities and individual habitats and species (trekking on trails in the garrigue, impact of direct removal by recreational fishing on large breeders, impact of lost fishing gear on gorgonian forests, etc.) in order to verify the suitability of existing rules or to prepare any new regulations;
4. preparation, as far as possible, of standardised management rules for the MPA and SAC;
5. provision for the implementation of direct actions aimed at reducing pressures and threats on habitats (installation of mooring buoys in hot spots of diversity on the coralligenous reef)
6. environmental education initiatives to improve environmental awareness and thus increase the carrying capacity of the different habitats
7. proposing environmental qualification and eco-compatible development processes that combine the need to protect and preserve the marine and coastal environment with the need to develop tourism and hospitality activities in the area and promote sustainable forms of use, with particular regard to socially sensitive and disabled groups.
8. acquisition of tools to better conserve and manage the natural heritage of Bergeggi, and lay the foundations for the drafting of a Special Area of Conservation Management Plan.
Deadline 9/5/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Federica Ciamberlano
Notice No. BS8/17 of 26 April 2017: Monitoring of the anthropogenic and socio-economic impact in the MPA and in the Natura 2000 Network sites in the area through the following activities:
• Monitoring of the following recreational activities:
– bathing: a direct characterisation of this use will be carried out through the collection of information in the field, by means of visual sampling (weather and sea conditions, number of bathers on the beaches) and detailed monitoring through interviews with bathers (characterisation of tourists, beach habits, knowledge of the area) in the MPA and the SAC.
– diving activities: monitoring will include quantifying the number of dives carried out during the year, visitor turnover and characterisation of users in the MPA and SAC.
– Fishing activities: the characterisation of recreational fishermen authorised to fish in the MPA will be conducted through interviews; the characterisation of recreational fishermen who fish outside the MPA will be conducted through visual monitoring of the stretch of coast between Punta di Bergeggi and Capo Noli to estimate the number of recreational fishermen present daily, the quantity and type of fish caught in the SAC.
• Monitoring of Posidonia beds: monitoring of the coast will be carried out, particularly following storm surges, to assess the quality and quantity of material washed ashore. If necessary, samples of material will be taken.
• Monitoring of the yellow-legged gull population: the nest census will continue and reports of problems from citizens will be collected.
• Processing of data with GIS in order to obtain georeferenced maps of land use that can be superimposed and compared with the various local emergencies, in order to better plan the sustainable management of the MPA.
• Comparison with historical data obtained from monitoring carried out in previous years. Deadline 9/5/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Ferrando Tiziana
Notice No. BS7/17 of 14 March 2017: Collection and analysis of data and structure of fish communities through BUV (Baited Underwater Video). Deadline 21/2/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Domina Ilenia
Notice No. BS6/17 of 14 March 2017: Collection, analysis and processing of fish community data through BUV (Baited Underwater Video). Deadline 21/2/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Cattano Carlo
Notice No. BS5/17 of 30 January 2017: Analysis of historical macrozoobenthos data in transitional environments, particularly in the Sacca di Goro, using multivariate statistical techniques. Deadline 6/2/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr Muresan Alexandra Nicoleta
Notice no. BS4/17 of 30 January 2017: Collection and analysis of historical hydrochemical and environmental data useful for studying the recruitment dynamics of edible molluscs of commercial interest in transitional environments of the Po Delta, particularly in the Sacca di Goro. Deadline 6/2/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Vitelletti Maria Letizia
Notice No. BS3/17 of 30 January 2017: Collection of data and estimation of nitrogen and phosphorus loads in the Po di Volano basin. Assessment of pressures and effects of loads in the Goro pocket. Deadline 6/2/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Colombani Nicolò
Notice no. BS2/17 of 16 January 2017: Collection of data, both from literature and from previous projects, and administration of questionnaires to determine the quantity and quality of marine litter along the Italian coastline, in order to identify areas that require priority intervention to reduce the phenomenon. Deadline 23/1/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Piccardo Manuela
Notice No. BS1/17 of 9 January 2017: Systematic review and meta-analysis on the project topics. Return of experimental data in a GIS environment. Deadline 16/1/17
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Mangano Maria Cristina
