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Evaluating Leaf Area and Biomass Relationship in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile: A Tool for Non-Destructive Assessment
The study aims to develop a non-destructive methodology to estimate leaf biomass based on morphometric parameters, eliminating the need for physical sampling, which can cause damage to the plant. Sampling data was collected from over 16 sites across the Ligurian Sea and used to model this relationship, resulting in a predictive equation that allows biomass estimation in transplanted meadows without any harm to the plant.
Global Patterns of Mercury Speciation and Biomagnification in Sharks: Ecological Drivers and Food Safety Implications
Mercury (Hg) is a global contaminant that biomagnifies in food webs, raising concerns for food safety, fisheries exploitation, and wildlife conservation. Fish, including apex predators like sharks, are the primary source of human Hg exposure, yet species-specific speciation data remain scarce. This study presents a comprehensive assessment, quantifying THg-MeHg in 18 species from the Mediterranean, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, nine measured for the first time.
Building Equitable and Nature-Positive Blue Natural Capital Markets
The article explores how blue natural capital markets can be developed as credible, inclusive, and effective tools to support ocean conservation and sustainable development.
Coastal Cities review: Environmental pressure, climate risks, and pathways to resilience
Coastal cities concentrate population, infrastructure, and economic activity along the land–sea interface. This review examines their pressures on marine ecosystems, climate‑related vulnerabilities, and the solutions that can support sustainable and resilient coastal development.
Agenda Blue Economy Summit, Milan 21 May
The Blue Economy Summit will be hosted in the Allianz Tower in Milan, bringing together global leaders and providing an opportunity for institutions, businesses, academia, and research to discuss the oceanʼs status and the urgent need to accelerate a regenerative Blue Economy.
Presence, levels, and distribution of organic and elemental pollutants in Zooplankton from the Northwestern Mediterranean sea
The research analyzed samples from 40 sites across one of the most highly anthropized areas of the Mediterranean basin, providing an unprecedented quantitative and spatial assessment of marine pollution.