We present a new approach to determine the 3-D topography and lateral continuity of seismic interfaces using 2-D-derived controlled-source seismic reflector data. The aim of the approach is to give the simplest possible structure consistent with all reflector data and error estimates. We define simplicity of seismic interfaces by the degree of interface continuity (i.e. shortest length of offse...

Patterns of connectivity and self-recruitment are recognized as key factors shaping the dynamics of marine populations. Connectivity is also essential for maintaining and restoring natural ecological processes with genetic diversity contributing to the adaptation and persistence of any species in the face of global disturbances. Estimates of connectivity are crucial to inform the design of both...

Seasonal and year-to-year time evolution of the thermal structure, including the heat content change in the upper water column and its relationship with the surface net heat fluxes, have been studied at five locations in the central Mediterranean Sea. The study is based on temperature profiles collected during XBT surveys (eXpendable BathyThermograph) carried out on ships of opportunity, in the...

The yellow octocoral Eunicella cavolini is one of the most common gorgonians thriving in Mediterranean hard-bottom communities. However, information regarding its distribution and ecology in several parts of the Mediterranean is lacking, while population trends and conservation status remain largely unknown. We investigated 19 populations of E. cavolini over three representative geographic regi...

The paper describes a novel Adriseismic method for expeditious assessment of seismic risk associated with unreinforced masonry buildings. methodology was developed the project Interreg ADRION programme, aim to develop and share tools increasing cooperation reducing six participating countries within region surrounding Adriatic Ionian Seas. is applicable buildings characterised by three main fai...

The Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola has a large and fragmented breeding distribution in the Palearctic. In Italy it is an uncommon migrant breeder sites are very patchily distributed irregularly used, with most frequent occurrences N Adriatic, Apulia, Campania, Sardinia Sicily. We report new site for species along northern Adriatic coastline Marano Grado Lagoon (Friuli Venezia Giulia re...

The Adriatic severe bora can partly be explained by the two-dimensional hydraulic theory, as one of the possible mechanisms of a strong surface downslope wind. A comparison of the application of the hydraulic theory shows a similar severe bora mechanism on the northern and mid-Adriatic, with the exception of the Senj area where special bora effects have been observed. As the theory could not co...

The study investigates feeding habits of thermophilic species and with subtropical affinity in the fishing catch Bay Medulin (northeastern Adriatic Sea), contributes to knowledge about their presence recently extended distributional range. In our methodology, Seriola dumerili, Sphyraena sphyraena, Lichia amia, Coryphaena hippurus, Caranx crysos, Pomatomus saltatrix, incidence Trachinotus ovatus...

In the Mediterranean, green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has exhibited increase in number of nests over past two decades. While Eastern Mediterranean is recognized as a high use area, scarce observations turtles Adriatic Sea suggested only low-level utilization this area. This study presents new findings and analyses importance region for species. combination with published records, we present 7...