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Kick-off meeting of the projet LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-NATURE TURTLENEST

The Kick-off meeting of the LIFE-2021-SAP-NAT-NATURE TURTLENEST project will be held on January 20 in Rome, at the Legambiente headquarters. The aim of the project is the conservation of Caretta caretta, in the western Mediterranean basin, from threats related to human disturbance in the nesting sites. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the project intends to improve the conservation status of Caretta caretta, thanks to the establishment of an international network, through the use of the best shared techniques and the use of a monitoring system

Mediterranean project and ISPRA, plastic represents 65% of floating waste in the sea

Available the new results on the presence of floating waste in the sea that emerge from the collaboration between Associazione Progetto Mediterranea and ISPRA in the context of the "Floating Litter", an Advanced Citizen Science project to study sea pollution.
The Mediterranea ship sailed between May and September 2022 in the Strait of Sicily, the Gulf of Taranto and along the Adriatic coast as far as Venice. During the route, the crew made a series of sightings of floating waste as part of the observation and documentation program established with researchers from ISPRA and the Ministry of the Environment.

Value Nature. The role of Protected Areas for the protection and enhancement of Italy

Marevivo and WWF Italia are organizing the conference on the role of Protected Areas for the protection and enhancement of Italy on 12 January. The title of the meeting is in itself significant: our system of Marine Protected Areas and the Natura 2000 network at sea, fragmented and undervalued, is oppressed by management problems that have not been resolved for too long. The ISPRA president, Stefano Laporta will participate in the session dedicated to Marine Protected Areas.

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Pollution in marine sediments. How to improve data quality

Homogeneity and coherence: these are the fundamental characteristics that environmental data must have in order to be used on a large scale. Access to good quality data on pollutants in marine sediments is of paramount importance for the assessment and adoption of appropriate measures for environmental management.

In Naples the meeting of experts for the implementation of the NEAMTWS strategy

The international working group that deals with implementing the strategy of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) for the management of tsunami risk in the Mediterranean and in the eastern Atlantic, met in Naples on 28-30 November 2022. They were more than 60 experts were present, representing the institutions that manage the warning systems for earthquakes and the possible consequent tsunamis in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea basin and in the European part of the Atlantic Ocean.
The meetings served to present the progress of the systems for detecting rising sea level (for Italy, ISPRA with its monitoring stations is responsible) and rapid warning systems for tsunami-genic seismic phenomena.

Investigate the abyss. Scientific research in the exploration of the seabed

The seabed has always fascinated humanity: today, thanks to ever new underwater technologies, it is possible to observe and study great depths, returning data, maps and images capable of monitoring the health of the seas and ecosystems. Not only that: in the abyss it is also possible to study neutrinos, elusive particles that arrive from space and carry information about the universe with them.

Strong Sea Life in Livorno

As foreseen by the Life program, the Strong Sea project aims to share knowledge and techniques used in the Gulf of Asinara in order to replicate the recovery model in the places affected by the same threat: the loss of fishing gear at sea.
For this purpose ISPRA will organize the conference which will be held in Livorno on November 24, 2022 at the Panoramic room of the city's Aquarium. The event will illustrate the techniques and methods of intervention used in the recovery of ghost nets in the project area in order to be able to replicate them in Tuscany.  

The importance of scales and uncertainties in ocean transport: physical and biogeochemical interactions in the Mediterranean Sea

ISPRA participates in MONGOOS - Mediterranean Oceanographyc Network for the Global Ocean Observing System - with the aim of integrating and enhancing the observational networks of the physical state of the sea, providing an advanced technical and scientific contribution in coastal marine forecasting and promoting the visibility of the sea. 'Institute in the international context of the Mediterranean area.
The annual workshop entitled "The importance of scales and uncertainties in ocean transport: physical and biogeochemical interactions in the Mediterranean Sea" will be held on November 22-23, followed by the general assembly on November 24.

ISPRA participates at the Science Festival of Rome

Pandemics, climate change and environmental crises demonstrate how much we need new outlooks on the present and new visions for the future. And, therefore, how much we need to explore, starting from what we know and opening up to what we don't know.

The Rome Science Festival is the ideal context to analyze the various themes, meet different people and disciplines, because it offers a rich variety of events.

In the seventeenth edition of the Festival we will talk about exploration in all areas of science, including new frontiers of art, photography, literature, with a curious look on all aspects of contemporaneity.

Fight against Accidental Marine Pollution by hydrocarbons

The closing event of the technical-scientific collaboration agreement pursuant to art. 15 L. n. 241/9, for the implementation of activities aimed at the prevention and contrast of accidental events of pollution by hydrocarbons in the Marine Protected Areas ", called CIMA Project (Fight against Accidental Marine Pollution by hydrocarbons).

The agreement between ISPRA and eleven Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), aimed at contributing to the affirmation of MPAs as reference bodies, in the areas of competence, and the implementation of intervention activities in the event of accidental pollution, is part of the activities funded by the Ministry of Ecological Transition (MiTE) with the D.L. 34 May 19, 2020 "Urgent measures in the field of health, support for work and the economy, as well as social policies related to the epidemiological emergency from Covid19", in particular with reference to Art. 227 bis, “Strengthening the protection of marine ecosystems”.
The event aims to illustrate the activities carried out and the results obtained under the agreement, highlighting the critical issues in order to identify possible corrective measures.

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World Tsunami Awareness Day

On 5 November of each year, on input from the United Nations which established it in 2015, the day of awareness raising and awareness of the risk posed by tsunamis is celebrated. These are quite rare natural events but with disastrous impacts for men and things.
This year Tsunami Awareness Day is focused on Goal G of the Sendai Framework which provides for greater availability of early warning systems in the event of possible disasters and easier access to such information systems essential to save lives.

Observed data and modeling tools for bathing water management

The Bathing Directive (2006/7 / EC) requires that the pressures (eg. river mouths, discharges and urban wastewater treatment plants) having the greatest impact on the environment and health be identified and characterized. The Directive also places emphasis on the concept of prevention and the importance of forecasting possible episodes of pollution.

The objective of the Workshop is to show the potential of the products available under the Copernicus Program, comparing the monitoring and modeling experiences carried out in the various Italian Regions. Furthermore, the Workshop will be an opportunity to collect user needs and to promote the use of a homogeneous approach on a national scale to solve the critical issues related to the management of bathing water.

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Livorno, the sea at the center: research and innovation for the sea economy

On 3 November the Municipality of Livorno will organize the conference "Livorno, the sea at the center: research and innovation for the economy of the sea".

Exercise in Calabria for tsunami risk management

ISPRA experts were invited to contribute, with their technical-scientific knowledge, to the two days of work that took place in the Municipality of Bagnara Calabra, as part of the EXE Sisma dello Stretto exercise, organized to deepen the theme of tsunami alert and the necessary management and mitigation measures for this natural risk.

Marine Litter and Circular Economy

MARELESS project - MARin Litter cross-border awarenESS and innovation actions
The event addresses the problem of marine litter from a technical and regulatory point of view, presenting some successful cases and new technologies for waste removal in addition to the innovations introduced by the "Salvamare" Law.

The protection of the Tuscany coast - From monitoring to programming

From monitoring to actual programming, these are the issues addressed during the conference "The protection of the Tuscan coast - From monitoring to programming" which will be held on October 20th.

ISPRA is participating in the VII European Conference on sea turtles with a photographic exhibition and comics of the INDICIT Project

The 7th edition of the European Sea Turtle Conference in Tetouan, Morocco, opened on 18 October.
ISPRA is participating by presenting the exhibition and the volume "Marine litter looking for a new world" created as part of the INDICIT I and II projects.

Like larger litter, microplastics also pose a threat to the marine environment

Researchers from the University of Siena, who are on board the Astrea research vessel together with ISPRA researchers, as part of the Mo.Ri.net project, are monitoring the presence of microplastics both on the sea surface and on the water column.

The Mo.Ri.net project (Monitoring, census, removal and recycling of ghost nets: fishermen as key players in the safeguard of the sea) aims to make a tangible contribution to solving the problem of floating waste deposited on the seabed, responsible for a direct environmental impact on the ecosystem and protected habitats and species.

Dredging and management of coastal marine sediments

The conference, organized by the Italian Environment and Safety Association, in collaboration with the Port System Authority of the Southern Adriatic Sea, was held on 13 October in Brindisi. The event was an occasion for specialist discussion on the theme of dredging the coastal seabed, comparing the national discipline and technique with international experiences.
The conference was attended by the head of the experimental section for the assessment of ecological risk in coastal marine areas of ISPRA

XXXI Review of the Sea

Safeguarding of biological resources and blue economy
The priority objective of the XXXI Review of the Sea is to address issues related to: sea, fishing, aquaculture, ecosystem services, offshore marine renewable energy, blue economy, maritime spatial planning, climate change, saline intrusion, tourism and ports, sustainable development of marine-coastal areas, integrated maritime policy, biodiversity, European green deal.

Report on climate impacts in the Mediterranean area

From 5 to 8 October, Earth Technology Expo will host the Euro-Mediterranean Conference which will involve scientists, experts, political decision-makers, national and international associations and organizations, and all the civil protection structures of the countries bordering the Mare Nostrum.

The event will focus on the presentation of the First Scientific Report on short and long-term climate impacts in the Mediterranean area

Sea and lagoon: say, do and… monitor!

ISPRA researchers are available to adults and children in the
Marine Biology headquarters of the University of Padua for an evening of knowledge and exchange. The monitoring, conservation and restoration of the lagoon and marine environment carried out by the Institute on the territory will be illustrated

European Researchers' Night 2022

Also this year ISPRA will participate in the European Night of Researchers together with 10 other public research bodies and universities.
The initiative, which will be held throughout Europe on Friday 30 September, is an opportunity to bring citizens closer to the world of scientific research and to discover the activities and results of public research on the most topical issues.

With talks, shows, games, experiments, our researchers will talk to us about circular economy, climate change, biodiversity, soil and sea protection and much more ....

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The coasts of the Mediterranean: bridges between environment and cultures

A conversation on the exchanges and transformations that take place along the coasts of the Mediterranean, to demonstrate how the coasts have been, since ancient times, the bridge of not only commercial but also, and above all, cultural exchanges, enriching existing traditions and generating new ones.

X Edition of the Study Days "Research and Application of Ecotoxicological Methodologies"

Ecotoxicology today, from yesterday's experiences to tomorrow's applications.
This year's event is particularly important as the tenth of the series, an opportunity to retrace together the scientific and applied evolution of Ecotoxicology, above all in the Italian reality of the last twenty years, in order to investigate the critical issues of 'today and lay the foundations for future prospects.

Aquaculture Europe 2022

From 27 to 30 September, Aquaculture Europe 2022, the most important European event on Aquaculture, will take place at the Palacongressi in Rimini.
ISPRA will be present at this important event with its own stand and among the promoters of the workshop: "Identification, promotion and implementation of Copernicus products, applications and services for aquaculture stakeholders", which will be held on 27 September starting from 10.30 at the Porto Room

Kick off meeting progetto PNRR "Tech4You"

The Kick off meeting of the PNRR "Tech4You" project will be held on 27 September at the University of Calabria. As part of the project, ISPRA participates as an affiliated partner in Spoke 2 - Goal 2.3 "Protection and enhancement of biodiversity". The project aims to study and protect the marine environment.

Seen from the North. A historical-cultural and environmental vision of the Mediterranean seen from Venice

Since May of this year, the Mediterranea boat has sailed in the sea of ​​Sicily and along the Ionian coast of Calabria and Puglia to then go up the entire Adriatic and is about to reach Venice. On the occasion of the Venetian port of call, Project Mediterranea organized a Round Table on the Mediterranean inviting prestigious guests from the culture and history of Venice and the scientific world dedicated to the sea.

Livorno and the sea: scientists on bicycles

The researchers of ISPRA and CNR-IBE, in collaboration with the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, the CIBM, the LaMMA Consortium, the Port Authority, the AMP of Meloria, the Naval League section Livorno, the Livorno Aquarium, the Circolo Windsurd 3 Ponti Livorno and the FIAB Livorno, with the patronage of the Municipality of Livorno, invite you to set sail for a trip by bicycle to discover the scientific research dedicated to the SEA in the city of Livorno.

Going to the sea, knowing in order not to risk

The final event of the GIAS Project is held in Genoa on 23 September. The fundamental objective of the project is to help minimize the risk of collision between boats (both due to weather-induced phenomena, and to the presence of large obstacles in the sea) and to increase awareness of the risk on the part of sea users, also by promoting a better emergency management in the event of an accident.