Biological components of Greek lagoonal ecosystems: an overview

Nicolaidou, A.; Reizopoulou, Sofia; Koutsoubas, Drosos; Orfanidis, Sotiris; Kevrekidis, Theodoros

doi:10.12681/mms.184

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“…These results therefore indicate the significance of examining autecological aspects of the dominant macrobenthic species in order to achieve better insight into the dynamics of the saltworks communities, as has been suggested so far for natural TW ecosystems (Nicolaidou et al, 2005b).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 53%

Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems

Evagelopoulos¹,

Koutsoubas²,

Basset³

et al. 2008

Aquatic Conserv: Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst.

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ABSTRACT1. Solar saltworks are man-made systems for the production of salt and are characterized by high habitat heterogeneity owing to the existence of a strong salinity/confinement gradient. Although solar saltworks are considered to be artificial systems, they are also coastal aquatic ecosystems sharing common characteristics with natural transitional waters ecosystems, which are of special interest to the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/ EC).2. Spatial and seasonal distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in relation to the abiotic environment of two Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems were assessed in this study. The spatial distribution investigated in this study ranged from the regional scale (Kalloni Saltworks, NE Aegean and Margherita di Savoia Saltworks, S. Adriatic) down to a local scale of 100s of metres in each ecosystem.3. The macrobenthic community was variable at most spatial and seasonal scales examined in this study: spatial variability at the regional level was greater than seasonal variability within ecosystems and spatial variability among the salinity/confinement gradient levels was greater than within-level variability.4. The abiotic environment, in both its spatial and seasonal aspects, was found to be crucial in determining the macrobenthic community structure. Biotic factors such as the life cycle of key species, the inter-specific competition as well as dispersion/colonization/extinction processes were also found to play an important role in structuring the macrobenthic fauna both in space and time.5. A strong similarity of the macroinvertebrate faunal composition and community structure of the lower salinity ponds of solar saltworks with that of natural transitional waters ecosystems was observed. Therefore, solar saltworks ecosystems can be considered as important sites of study for the purposes of the Water Framework Directive.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 53%

Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems

Evagelopoulos¹,

Koutsoubas²,

Basset³

et al. 2008

Aquatic Conserv: Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst.

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“…Geographic information on this habitat type was extracted from general purpose catalogs, scientific documents (e.g., Nicolaidou et al, 2005; General Administration for Sustainable Fisheries, 2016), online databases (WWF, 2016), and Google Earth.…”

Section: Key Habitats Coastal Lagoonsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assembling Ecological Pieces to Reconstruct the Conservation Puzzle of the Aegean Sea

et al. 2017

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The effective conservation of marine biodiversity through an integrated ecosystem-based management approach requires a sound knowledge of the spatial distribution of habitats and species. Although costly in terms of time and resources, acquiring such information is essential for the development of rigorous management plans and the meaningful prioritization of conservation actions. Located in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean, the Aegean Sea represents a stronghold for marine biodiversity. However, conservation efforts are hampered by the apparent lack of spatial information regarding marine habitats and species. This work is the first to address this knowledge gap by assembling, updating, and mapping information on the distribution of key ecological components. A range of data sources and methodological approaches was utilized to compile and complement the available data on 68 ecological features of conservation interest (58 animal species, six habitat categories, and four other vulnerable ecological features). A standardized data evaluation procedure was applied, based on five semi-quantitative data quality indicators in the form of a pedigree matrix. This approach assessed the sufficiency of the datasets and allowed the identification of the main sources of uncertainty, highlighting aspects that require further investigation. The overall dataset was found to be sufficient in terms of reliability and spatiotemporal relevance. However, it lacked in completeness, showing that there are still large areas of the Aegean that remain understudied, while further research is needed to elucidate the distribution patterns and conservation status of several ecological features; especially the less charismatic Sini et al.Aegean Sea Conservation Puzzle ones and those found in waters deeper than 40 m. Moreover, existing conservation measures appear to be inadequate to safeguard biodiversity. Only 2.3% of the study area corresponds to designated areas for conservation, while 41 of the ecological features are underrepresented in these areas. Considering the high geomorphological complexity and transnational character of the Aegean Sea, this study does not offer a complete account of the multifaceted diversity of this ecoregion. Instead, it represents a significant starting point and a solid basis for the development of systematic conservation plans that will allow the effective protection of biodiversity within an adaptive management framework.

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“…illeg. Athanasiadis, 1987Lazaridou, 1994Nicolaidou et al, 2005 Anadyomene stellata (Wulfen) C. Agardh = Anadyomene flabellata J.V. Lamouroux Athanasiadis, 1987Lazaridou, 1994Bitis, 1988 Blastophysa = Chaetomorpha vasta (Kützing) Kützing Athanasiadis, 1987Lazaridou, 1994Tsirika & Haritonidis, 2005 Chaetomorpha crassa (C. Agardh) Kützing Haritonidis, 1978Diannelidis et al, 1977Schnetter & Schnetter, 1981 Athanasiadis, 1987Lazaridou, 1994Bitis, 1988 Cladophora dalmatica Kützing = Cladophora arachnoidea Schiffner = Aegagropila conglobata (Kützing) Kützing Athanasiadis, 1987Lazaridou, 1994Bitis, 1988 http://epublishing.…”

Section: North Aegean South Aegean Ionian Seamentioning

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Seaweeds of the Greek coasts. II. Ulvophyceae

et al. 2014

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An updated checklist of the green seaweeds (Ulvophyceae) of the Greek coasts is provided, based on both literature records and new collections. The total number of species and infraspecific taxa currently accepted is 96. The occurrence of each taxon in the North Aegean, South Aegean and Ionian Seas is given. In addition, 11 taxa pending confirmation of their presence, 9 excludenda and 15 inquirenda are briefly discussed.

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Biological components of Greek lagoonal ecosystems: an overview

Cited by 37 publications

References 35 publications

Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems

Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems

Assembling Ecological Pieces to Reconstruct the Conservation Puzzle of the Aegean Sea

Seaweeds of the Greek coasts. II. Ulvophyceae

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