There are several environmental and ecological effects of shipping. However, these are
rarely assessed in total in the scientific literature. Thus, the aim of this study was to …

Habitat complexity describes a wide array of spatial distribution patterns of physical
structures in habitats. It affects aquatic ecosystems on multiple levels from individuals (eg …

Abundance and qualitative composition of benthic marine litter were investigated in a
coastal area of the central Mediterranean Sea. Almost 30 km of video footage, collected by a …

Marine litter is commonly observed everywhere in the ocean. In this study, we analyzed 17
km of video footage, collected by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) at depths ranging …

The use of underwater video techniques has expanded rapidly in ecological studies and is
particularly desirable in protected areas since the method does not impact the habitat or …

The Strait of Sicily was recognized internationally as an “Ecologically or Biologically
Significant Area” by the Contracting Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity in …

A major goal of ecology is to understand how spatial heterogeneity determines patterns of
species diversity and composition. Studies have demonstrated positive relationship between …

Shallow shipwrecks, can have severe ecological and toxicological impacts on coral atolls. In
2012, a tuna longliner ran aground on the reef crest of St Brandon's Atoll, Mauritius, broke …

The sinking of artificial structures has become increasingly common around the world, but
whether the artificial structures favour or disfavour fish diversity remain under debate …

An understanding of the interactions between biological, chemical and physical dynamics is
especially important for the adequate conservation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage …