by ChiLomb | Jan 5, 2023 | PROJECTS
The marine science community is engaged in the exploration and monitoring of biodiversity dynamics, with a special interest for understanding the ecosystem functioning and for tracking the growing anthropogenic impacts. The accurate monitoring of marine ecosystems...
by ChiLomb | Jul 4, 2022 | PROJECTS
Mollusk shells, such as those of mussels and oysters, are made of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), thus representing precious biomaterials that, once recycled, can bring important environmental and economical benefits. Nowadays, waste management (shells) derived from the...
by ChiLomb | Jun 28, 2022 | NEWS
Who is Ostreopsis ovata? Ostreopsis ovata is an indigenous microalgae (size: 1000 times less than a mm!) composed of a single cell (unicellular). Arrived in the Gulf of La Spezia via ballast waters, this micro-algae is very well adapted to increasing seawater...
by ChiLomb | Jun 18, 2022 | NEWS
What is a Story Map? It is a form of storytelling based on graphical representation, where a geographical map supports a story on a specific subject. INGV has recently developed a story map describing the variety of research activities, observation infrastructures and...
by ChiLomb | Jun 14, 2022 | PROJECTS
Coastal areas need to adapt to climate change, whose effects at economic and social levels are becoming critical (e.g. sea level rise, extreme events, heat waves, O2 and pH decreases). It is necessary re-design the management of the coastal areas, integrating...