Sergio Rossi

TL;DR: The analysis demonstrates that a paradigm shift is necessary in precious coral exploitation, not only to conserve habitats of high biodiversity but also to achieve sustainable fisheries and stabilize a specialized jewellery industry.

TL;DR: The possibility of over-simplifying processes in benthic areas due to a common use of resources is analysed, with special emphasis on certain direct impacts all over the world.

TL;DR: This study presents, the first quantitative data on the spatial distribution and structure of a population extending between 50 (common SCUBA limits) and 230 m depth, and compared it with shallow populations previously studied in the same area, to confirm that C. rubrum populations above 50 m Depth are exposed to a higher harvesting intensity than deeper populations in thesame area.

TL;DR: The results suggest an additional food resource for the anchovy that is complementary to a zooplankton diet, but probably of protozoan origin (i.e. microzooplankton).

TL;DR: The occurrence and abundance of the gorgonians Eunicella singularis, Paramuricea clavata, and Leptogorgia sarmentosa were investigated in northwestern Mediterranean benthic communities over a wide geographical and bathymetrical extent using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).