| Effects of two offshore gas platforms on soft-bottom benthic communities (northwestern Adriatic Sea, Italy). | |
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PMID: 20850179 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The macrozoobenthos living around two offshore gas platforms, Barbara NW (pB) and Calipso (pC) located in the northwestern Adriatic Sea were investigated for three years after their construction to detect eventual effects due to the platforms. The sampling stations were spaced at increasing distance from the platforms up to 1000 m. Both multivariate and univariate analysis showed an initial defaunation (short-term effect) at pB and within a 120 m radius at pC. A general recovery in terms of abundance, species richness and diversity was observed for the benthic communities after one year. During the third monitoring year a mussel mound developed at both the platforms (longer-term effect) extending up to 30 m from pC, whereas similar soft-bottom communities were found at all the other distances. The geographical position plays an important role in the "timing" of the above effects. Moreover, despite the different environmental features, a 3-year monitoring plan can be effective to evaluate the potential impact on benthic communities of offshore gas platforms in the north-central Adriatic Sea. |
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Authors:
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Sarine Manoukian; Alessandra Spagnolo; Giuseppe Scarcella; Elisa Punzo; Roberta Angelini; Gianna Fabi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-09-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Marine environmental research Volume: 70 ISSN: 1879-0291 ISO Abbreviation: Mar. Environ. Res. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-18 Completed Date: 2011-01-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9882895 Medline TA: Mar Environ Res Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 402-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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CNR-Istituto di Scienze Marine, Sede di Ancona, Largo Fiera della Pesca, 60125 Ancona, Italy. s.manoukian@ismar.cnr.it |
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Animals Biodiversity Environment Environmental Monitoring* Extraction and Processing Industry* Fossil Fuels* Invertebrates / classification, drug effects*, growth & development Italy Mediterranean Sea Multivariate Analysis Water Pollutants / toxicity* |
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0/Fossil Fuels; 0/Water Pollutants |
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