Saros Körfezi Gorgon Topluluklarının Demografik Yapıları

The aim of this study was to scientifically record the current status of gorgonian populations in Saros Bay, an important part within the Saros Specially Protected Area, and to provide data for future monitoring of changes. Twenty-five scuba dives were effectuated between 0- 40 m depth along southern, northern and three islands coast of the bay in order to determine the species and locate sites of highest density. Four sites that can be evaluated as gorgonian facies were determined and were quantitatively studied by transect or quadrat techniques. According to our results, the white gorgonian Eunicella singularis is distributed along the northern coasts, particularly around thrice locality and has a density of 2-3 colonies.m(-2) where colonies are densest. Both white and yellow (E. cavolini) gorgonians can be found along southern coasts. The white gorgonian has a density between 1-5 colonies.m 2 where densest, while the yellow gorgonian can reach around 10 colonies.m(-2). The yellow gorgonian population has a symmetrical size frequency distribution and the abundance of large size classes is conspicuous, particularly in comparison to populations in the Western Mediterranean. However, small size classes are at low numbers, which might be a sign of limited recruitment

Demographic Structure of Gorgonian (Anthozoa, Octocorallia, Holaxonia) Assemblages in the Bay of Saros

The aim of this study was to scientifically record the current status of gorgonian populations in Saros Bay, an important part within the Saros Specially Protected Area, and to provide data for future monitoring of changes. Twenty-five scuba dives were effectuated between 0- 40 m depth along southern, northern and three islands coast of the bay in order to determine the species and locate sites of highest density. Four sites that can be evaluated as gorgonian facies were determined and were quantitatively studied by transect or quadrat techniques. According to our results, the white gorgonian Eunicella singularis is distributed along the northern coasts, particularly around thrice locality and has a density of 2-3 colonies.m(-2) where colonies are densest. Both white and yellow (E. cavolini) gorgonians can be found along southern coasts. The white gorgonian has a density between 1-5 colonies.m 2 where densest, while the yellow gorgonian can reach around 10 colonies.m(-2). The yellow gorgonian population has a symmetrical size frequency distribution and the abundance of large size classes is conspicuous, particularly in comparison to populations in the Western Mediterranean. However, small size classes are at low numbers, which might be a sign of limited recruitment

CoCoNet: Towards coast to coast networks of marine protected areas (From the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential

This volume contains the main results of the EC FP7 "The Ocean of Tomorrow" Project CoCoNet, divided in two sections: 1) a set of guidelines to design networks of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas; 2) a smart wind chart that will allow evaluating the possibility of installing Offshore Wind Farms in both seas. The concept of Cells of Ecosystem Functioning, based on connectivity, is introduced to define natural units of management and conservation. The definition of Good Environmental Status, as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, is fully embraced to set the objectives of the project, by adopting a holistic approach that integrates a full set of disciplines, ranging from physics to bio-ecology, economics, engineering and many sub-disciplines. The CoCoNet Consortium involved scientist sfrom 22 states, based in Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to build a coherent scientific community

CoCoNet: towards coast to coast networks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential

This volume contains the main results of the EC FP7 “The Ocean of Tomorrow” Project CoCoNet, divided in two sections: 1) a set of guidelines to design networks of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas; 2) a smart wind chart that will allow evaluating the possibility of installing Offshore Wind Farms in both seas. The concept of Cells of Ecosystem Functioning, based on connectivity, is introduced to define natural units of management and conservation. The definition of Good Environmental Status, as defined in the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, is fully embraced to set the objectives of the project, by adopting a holistic approach that integrates a full set of disciplines, ranging from physics to bio-ecology, economics, engineering and many sub-disciplines. The CoCoNet Consortium involved scientist sfrom 22 states, based in Africa, Asia, and Europe, contributing to build a coherent scientific community