Naslov
Phytoplankton diversity in Adriatic ports: Lessons from the port baseline survey for the management of harmful algal species

Autori
Mozetič, Patricija ; Cangini, Monica ; Francé, Janja ; Bastianini, Mauro ; Bernardi Aubry, Fabrizio ; Bužančić, Mia ; Cabrini, Marina ; Cerino, Federica ; Čalić, Marijeta ; D'Adamo, Raffaele ; Drakulović, Dragana ; Finotto, Stefania ; Fornasaro, Daniela ; Grilli, Federica ; Kraus, Romina ; Kužat, Nataša ; Marić Pfannkuchen, Daniela ; Ninčević Gladan, Živana ; Pompei, Marinella ; Rotter, Ana ; Servadei, Irene ; Skejić, Sanda

Izvornik
Marine pollution bulletin (0025-326X) 147 (2019); 117-132

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Port baseline survey ; Phytoplankton ; Harmful algae ; Non-indigenous species ; Ballast waters ; Adriatic Sea

Sažetak
An inventory of phytoplankton diversity in 12 Adriatic ports was performed with the port baseline survey. Particular emphasis was put on the detection of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP) because of their negative impact on ecosystem, human health, and the economy. Phytoplanktonic HAOP are identified as species, either native or non-indigenous (NIS), which can trigger harmful algal blooms (HAB). A list of 691 taxa was prepared, and among them 52 were classified as HAB and five as NIS. Records of toxigenic NIS (Pseudo-nitzschia multistriata, Ostreopsis species including O. cf. ovata) indicate that the intrusion of non-native invasive phytoplankton species has already occurred in some Adriatic ports. The seasonal occurrence and abundance of HAOP offers a solid baseline for a monitoring design in ports in order to prevent ballast water uptake and possible expansion of HAOP outside their native region.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija, Interdisciplinarne prirodne znanosti

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