2022 |
Mancinelli, Giorgio; Dailianis, Thanos; Dounas, Costas; Kasapidis, Panagiotis; Koulouri, Panayota; Skouradakis, Grigorios; Bardelli, Roberta; Muri, Cristina Di; Guerra, Maria Teresa; Vizzini, Salvatrice Sustainability, 14 (22), pp. 15202, 2022, ISSN: 2071-1050. @article{mancinelli_isotopic_2022, title = {Isotopic Niche and Trophic Position of the Invasive Portunid Portunus segnis Forskål, (1775) in Elounda Bay (Crete Island, Eastern Mediterranean)}, author = {Giorgio Mancinelli and Thanos Dailianis and Costas Dounas and Panagiotis Kasapidis and Panayota Koulouri and Grigorios Skouradakis and Roberta Bardelli and Cristina Di Muri and Maria Teresa Guerra and Salvatrice Vizzini}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Mancinelli-Sustain-77.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/22/15202}, doi = {10.3390/su142215202}, issn = {2071-1050}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-11-21}, urldate = {2022-11-21}, journal = {Sustainability}, volume = {14}, number = {22}, pages = {15202}, abstract = {There is a growing recognition that an advanced understanding of the trophic characteristics of an invasive consumer can provide important information on its ecological impact. In recent years, the blue swimming crab Portunus segnis, one of the earliest Lessepsian invaders, has considerably expanded its distribution range in the Mediterranean Sea, yet, its trophic habits in invaded areas remain scarcely investigated. In this study, we used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes analysis (SIA) to determine the trophic position and isotopic niche of the crab compared with other representatives of the flora and fauna occurring in Elounda Bay (Crete). P. segnis showed a trophic position of 3.9, higher than the values determined by SIA or conventional gut content analysis in other areas of the Mediterranean Sea or in the native range. Crab specimens showed a high inter-individual variability in both δ13C and δ15N values; further analysis indicated negligible differences in the isotopic niche of adult males and females. Conversely, δ15N values were significantly related to the size of the specimens, ultimately suggesting an ontogenetic dietary shift. This study represents the first attempt to characterize the trophic habits of the blue swimming crab in the context of an invaded food web and may contribute to the implementation of long-term management strategies of control and mitigation of its ecological impact.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } There is a growing recognition that an advanced understanding of the trophic characteristics of an invasive consumer can provide important information on its ecological impact. In recent years, the blue swimming crab Portunus segnis, one of the earliest Lessepsian invaders, has considerably expanded its distribution range in the Mediterranean Sea, yet, its trophic habits in invaded areas remain scarcely investigated. In this study, we used carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes analysis (SIA) to determine the trophic position and isotopic niche of the crab compared with other representatives of the flora and fauna occurring in Elounda Bay (Crete). P. segnis showed a trophic position of 3.9, higher than the values determined by SIA or conventional gut content analysis in other areas of the Mediterranean Sea or in the native range. Crab specimens showed a high inter-individual variability in both δ13C and δ15N values; further analysis indicated negligible differences in the isotopic niche of adult males and females. Conversely, δ15N values were significantly related to the size of the specimens, ultimately suggesting an ontogenetic dietary shift. This study represents the first attempt to characterize the trophic habits of the blue swimming crab in the context of an invaded food web and may contribute to the implementation of long-term management strategies of control and mitigation of its ecological impact. |
Rallis, Ioannis; Chatzigeorgiou, Giorgos; Florido, Marta; Sedano, Francisco; Procopiou, Avgi; Chertz-Bynichaki, Melina; Vernadou, Emmanouela; Plaiti, Wanda; Koulouri, Panayota; Dounas, Costas; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Dailianis, Thanos Early Succession Patterns of Benthic Assemblages on Artificial Reefs in the Oligotrophic Eastern Mediterranean Basin Journal Article Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 (5), pp. 620, 2022, ISSN: 2077-1312. @article{rallis_early_2022, title = {Early Succession Patterns of Benthic Assemblages on Artificial Reefs in the Oligotrophic Eastern Mediterranean Basin}, author = {Ioannis Rallis and Giorgos Chatzigeorgiou and Marta Florido and Francisco Sedano and Avgi Procopiou and Melina Chertz-Bynichaki and Emmanouela Vernadou and Wanda Plaiti and Panayota Koulouri and Costas Dounas and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Thanos Dailianis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Rallis-jmse-35.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/620}, doi = {10.3390/jmse10050620}, issn = {2077-1312}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-05-01}, urldate = {2022-05-09}, journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {5}, pages = {620}, abstract = {The colonization of artificial structures by benthic organisms in the marine realm is known to be affected by the general trophic patterns of the biogeographical zone and the prevailing environmental traits at the local scale. The present work aims to present quantitative data on the early settlement progress of macrofaunal benthic assemblages developing on artificial reefs (ARs) deployed at the Underwater Biotechnological Park of Crete (UBPC) in the oligotrophic Eastern Mediterranean. Visual census and subsequent image analysis combined with scraped quadrats were used to describe the establishment of the communities and their development over three consecutive campaigns, spanning 5 years post-deployment. Macroalgae consistently dominated in terms of coverage, while sessile invertebrates displayed different patterns over the years. Polychaeta and Bryozoa were gradually replaced by Cnidaria, while Porifera and Mollusca displayed an increasing trend over the years. Motile benthos was mainly represented by Mollusca, while the abundance of Polychaeta increased in contrast to that of Crustacea. For both sessile and motile assemblages, significant differences were observed among the years. The results of this study indicate that ecological succession is still ongoing, and further improvement in the monitoring methodology can assist towards a more accurate assessment of the community composition in complex AR structures.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The colonization of artificial structures by benthic organisms in the marine realm is known to be affected by the general trophic patterns of the biogeographical zone and the prevailing environmental traits at the local scale. The present work aims to present quantitative data on the early settlement progress of macrofaunal benthic assemblages developing on artificial reefs (ARs) deployed at the Underwater Biotechnological Park of Crete (UBPC) in the oligotrophic Eastern Mediterranean. Visual census and subsequent image analysis combined with scraped quadrats were used to describe the establishment of the communities and their development over three consecutive campaigns, spanning 5 years post-deployment. Macroalgae consistently dominated in terms of coverage, while sessile invertebrates displayed different patterns over the years. Polychaeta and Bryozoa were gradually replaced by Cnidaria, while Porifera and Mollusca displayed an increasing trend over the years. Motile benthos was mainly represented by Mollusca, while the abundance of Polychaeta increased in contrast to that of Crustacea. For both sessile and motile assemblages, significant differences were observed among the years. The results of this study indicate that ecological succession is still ongoing, and further improvement in the monitoring methodology can assist towards a more accurate assessment of the community composition in complex AR structures. |
Skouradakis, Grigorios; Dounas, Costas; Androulakis, Dimitrios N; Papadaki, Maria; Koulouri, Panayota; Pavlidis, Michail A Study of Arca noae (Linnaeus, 1758) in Elounda Bay, Crete, Eastern Mediterranean Journal Article Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 (5), pp. 673, 2022, ISSN: 2077-1312. @article{skouradakis_study_2022, title = {A Study of Arca noae (Linnaeus, 1758) in Elounda Bay, Crete, Eastern Mediterranean}, author = {Grigorios Skouradakis and Costas Dounas and Dimitrios N Androulakis and Maria Papadaki and Panayota Koulouri and Michail Pavlidis}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Skouradakis-jmse-38.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/673}, doi = {10.3390/jmse10050673}, issn = {2077-1312}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-05-01}, urldate = {2022-07-29}, journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {5}, pages = {673}, abstract = {There is growing interest about marine bivalve aquaculture globally, not only for the market value of the goods produced, but also for the socio-economic and environmental services that this activity can provide. Arca noae is an endemic Mediterranean bivalve of commercial value, whose previously undescribed population in Elounda Bay we studied in terms of its structure and reproduction, while constructing a timeseries of the basic environmental parameters of the bay, thus, gaining fundamental knowledge for the potential future exploitation of the species in the area. We found a variable spatial distribution of arks in the study area, with local high peaks in the population density, consisting of smaller size individuals, in comparison to other areas. Because of protandry of the species, human pressure on this population could have a strong negative effect, by targeting the limited numbers of large females in the study area. The reproduction pattern was similar to the reports from other Mediterranean locations. The abiotic conditions in Elounda Bay differed from those in the adjacent coastal zone, confirming that the Bay is a unique semi-enclosed marine area in the island of Crete.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } There is growing interest about marine bivalve aquaculture globally, not only for the market value of the goods produced, but also for the socio-economic and environmental services that this activity can provide. Arca noae is an endemic Mediterranean bivalve of commercial value, whose previously undescribed population in Elounda Bay we studied in terms of its structure and reproduction, while constructing a timeseries of the basic environmental parameters of the bay, thus, gaining fundamental knowledge for the potential future exploitation of the species in the area. We found a variable spatial distribution of arks in the study area, with local high peaks in the population density, consisting of smaller size individuals, in comparison to other areas. Because of protandry of the species, human pressure on this population could have a strong negative effect, by targeting the limited numbers of large females in the study area. The reproduction pattern was similar to the reports from other Mediterranean locations. The abiotic conditions in Elounda Bay differed from those in the adjacent coastal zone, confirming that the Bay is a unique semi-enclosed marine area in the island of Crete. |
Cheimonopoulou, Maria; Koulouri, Panayota; Previati, Monica; Realdon, Giulia; Mokos, Melita; Mogias, Athanasios Implementation of a new research tool for evaluating Mediterranean Sea Literacy (MSL) of high school students: A pilot study Journal Article Mediterranean Marine Science, 23 (2), pp. 302–309, 2022, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X. @article{cheimonopoulou_implementation_2022, title = {Implementation of a new research tool for evaluating Mediterranean Sea Literacy (MSL) of high school students: A pilot study}, author = {Maria Cheimonopoulou and Panayota Koulouri and Monica Previati and Giulia Realdon and Melita Mokos and Athanasios Mogias}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Cheimonopoulou-MedMarSci-32-1.pdf https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/29712}, doi = {10.12681/mms.29712}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-03-01}, urldate = {2022-05-09}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, volume = {23}, number = {2}, pages = {302--309}, abstract = {The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as a key component in the development, economy, and culture of European, North African, and Middle East countries. With respect to heterogeneity across the region in different sectors, Ocean Literacy, though still in its infancy, is nevertheless a requisite for a better understanding of the two-way interaction between the Sea and its people. In the present study, marine issues in relation to the content knowledge of 154 high school students from the Mediterranean region were investigated by using a structured questionnaire based on the recently published Mediterranean Sea Literacy guide. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics to portray frequencies and knowledge scores of the participants, and inferential statistics to assess the effects of grade level on students’ knowledge. The study which focused for the first time on the unique features of the Mediterranean marine ecosystems, found the level of content knowledge of the participants to be low to moderate. It is therefore of the utmost importance for the organizations and networks working on marine issues in the Mediterranean Sea to develop synergies and coordinate research programmes to broaden engagement with human societies in the region.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as a key component in the development, economy, and culture of European, North African, and Middle East countries. With respect to heterogeneity across the region in different sectors, Ocean Literacy, though still in its infancy, is nevertheless a requisite for a better understanding of the two-way interaction between the Sea and its people. In the present study, marine issues in relation to the content knowledge of 154 high school students from the Mediterranean region were investigated by using a structured questionnaire based on the recently published Mediterranean Sea Literacy guide. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics to portray frequencies and knowledge scores of the participants, and inferential statistics to assess the effects of grade level on students’ knowledge. The study which focused for the first time on the unique features of the Mediterranean marine ecosystems, found the level of content knowledge of the participants to be low to moderate. It is therefore of the utmost importance for the organizations and networks working on marine issues in the Mediterranean Sea to develop synergies and coordinate research programmes to broaden engagement with human societies in the region. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Mogias, Athanasios; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis Mediterranean Marine Science, 23 (2), pp. 266–269, 2022, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X. @article{koulouri_ocean_2022, title = {Ocean Literacy across the Mediterranean Sea region in the Era of 2030 Agenda and the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030)}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Athanasios Mogias and Vasilis Gerovasileiou}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Koulouri-editorial-MedMarSci-29.pdf}, doi = {10.12681/mms.30099}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, urldate = {2022-05-09}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, volume = {23}, number = {2}, pages = {266--269}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Koulouri, Panayota; Mogias, Athanasios; Dounas, Costas A Pilot Survey Investigating Naturoid Reefs as a Tool for Sustainable Marine Ecotourism Journal Article Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 (8), pp. 1080, 2022, ISSN: 2077-1312. @article{koulouri_pilot_2022, title = {A Pilot Survey Investigating Naturoid Reefs as a Tool for Sustainable Marine Ecotourism}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Athanasios Mogias and Costas Dounas}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Koulouri-jmse-56.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1080}, doi = {10.3390/jmse10081080}, issn = {2077-1312}, year = {2022}, date = {2022-01-01}, urldate = {2022-08-26}, journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {8}, pages = {1080}, abstract = {Recreational SCUBA diving is currently a nature-based USD multibillion tourism industry across the globe. However, degradation of many recreational diving destinations all over the world due to “soft” ecotourists necessitates the adoption of innovative management measures. Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) developed an innovative technology for the creation of artificial underwater ecotourism attractions (“oases”) to divert visitors away from sensitive marine natural areas of high ecological and aesthetic value. This innovative technology includes specially constructed artificial reefs in an attempt to simulate the functional and morphological characteristics and the aesthetics of the natural rocky reefs. In this study, a pilot survey was conducted in three diving centres of Crete Island, one of the most important tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, involving the participation of 144 SCUBA divers from all over the world. The survey aimed at investigating SCUBA divers’ profiles and perceptions concerning recreational diving activities and artificial reefs technology. Findings of this study indicate that large naval shipwrecks combined with innovative man-fabricated constructions simulating natural rocky reefs meet the preferences of the majority of the participants of the survey and they can be used as an alternative tool for relevant marine ecotourism sustainable applications.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Recreational SCUBA diving is currently a nature-based USD multibillion tourism industry across the globe. However, degradation of many recreational diving destinations all over the world due to “soft” ecotourists necessitates the adoption of innovative management measures. Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) developed an innovative technology for the creation of artificial underwater ecotourism attractions (“oases”) to divert visitors away from sensitive marine natural areas of high ecological and aesthetic value. This innovative technology includes specially constructed artificial reefs in an attempt to simulate the functional and morphological characteristics and the aesthetics of the natural rocky reefs. In this study, a pilot survey was conducted in three diving centres of Crete Island, one of the most important tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, involving the participation of 144 SCUBA divers from all over the world. The survey aimed at investigating SCUBA divers’ profiles and perceptions concerning recreational diving activities and artificial reefs technology. Findings of this study indicate that large naval shipwrecks combined with innovative man-fabricated constructions simulating natural rocky reefs meet the preferences of the majority of the participants of the survey and they can be used as an alternative tool for relevant marine ecotourism sustainable applications. |
2021 |
Maidanou, Maria; Koulouri, Panayota; Karachle, Paraskevi K; Arvanitidis, Christos; Koutsoubas, Drosos; Dounas, Costas Trophic Diversity of a Fish Community Associated with a Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) Meadow in a Shallow Semi-Enclosed Embayment Journal Article JMSE, 9 (2), pp. 165, 2021, ISSN: 2077-1312. @article{maidanou_trophic_2021, title = {Trophic Diversity of a Fish Community Associated with a Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) Meadow in a Shallow Semi-Enclosed Embayment}, author = {Maria Maidanou and Panayota Koulouri and Paraskevi K Karachle and Christos Arvanitidis and Drosos Koutsoubas and Costas Dounas}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Maidanou-JMSE-12.pdf https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/165}, doi = {10.3390/jmse9020165}, issn = {2077-1312}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2021-02-24}, journal = {JMSE}, volume = {9}, number = {2}, pages = {165}, abstract = {This study investigates the trophic diversity of fishes living in a meadow of Caulerpa prolifera on a bimonthly basis between May 2006 and April 2007 in a semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). The study area is shallow and protected from waves, and it is covered by a C. prolifera bed, characterized by high organic input and a highly diverse macrobenthic community. Feeding patterns of the fish, investigated on the basis of stomach content analyses, were described in terms of numerical abundance and frequency of occurrence of prey taxa. A total of 1642 fish individuals, belonging to 17 species, were examined. In total, 45,674 prey individuals were identified belonging to 110 prey taxa, most of which were Malacostraca including their larvae and Copepoda (41,175 individuals identified to 71 taxa). Four different trophic groups were identified: herbivorous, pelagic, benthic (hyperbenthic) and piscivorous. Trophic diversity patterns of the fish species studied were also compared to the relative availability of macrobenthic and zooplanktonic taxa during the same period in the study area. The coexistence of many different, mostly benthic but also pelagic, fishes and their juveniles implies their high trophic flexibility, which is probably important for their survival in this particular habitat. Results of the present study provide basic knowledge on trophic diversity and interactions in the marine ecosystem and, therefore, some evidence as to the protection value of this particular habitat, which is essential for the implementation of a multispecies approach to decision-makers and managers of fisheries sources of the region.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This study investigates the trophic diversity of fishes living in a meadow of Caulerpa prolifera on a bimonthly basis between May 2006 and April 2007 in a semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). The study area is shallow and protected from waves, and it is covered by a C. prolifera bed, characterized by high organic input and a highly diverse macrobenthic community. Feeding patterns of the fish, investigated on the basis of stomach content analyses, were described in terms of numerical abundance and frequency of occurrence of prey taxa. A total of 1642 fish individuals, belonging to 17 species, were examined. In total, 45,674 prey individuals were identified belonging to 110 prey taxa, most of which were Malacostraca including their larvae and Copepoda (41,175 individuals identified to 71 taxa). Four different trophic groups were identified: herbivorous, pelagic, benthic (hyperbenthic) and piscivorous. Trophic diversity patterns of the fish species studied were also compared to the relative availability of macrobenthic and zooplanktonic taxa during the same period in the study area. The coexistence of many different, mostly benthic but also pelagic, fishes and their juveniles implies their high trophic flexibility, which is probably important for their survival in this particular habitat. Results of the present study provide basic knowledge on trophic diversity and interactions in the marine ecosystem and, therefore, some evidence as to the protection value of this particular habitat, which is essential for the implementation of a multispecies approach to decision-makers and managers of fisheries sources of the region. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Giannoulaki, Marianna; Machias, Athanasios; Dounas, Costas Ksibi, Mohamed; Ghorbal, Achraf; Chakraborty, Sudip; Chaminé, Helder I; Barbieri, Maurizio; Guerriero, Giulia; Hentati, Olfa; Negm, Abdelazim; Lehmann, Anthony; Römbke, Jörg; Duarte, Armando Costa; Xoplaki, Elena; Khélifi, Nabil; Colinet, Gilles; Dias, João Miguel; Gargouri, Imed; Hullebusch, Eric Van D; Cabrero, Benigno Sánchez; Ferlisi, Settimio; Tizaoui, Chedly; Kallel, Amjad; Rtimi, Sami; Panda, Sandeep; Michaud, Philippe; Sahu, Jaya Narayana; Seffen, Mongi; Naddeo, Vincenzo (Ed.): Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition), pp. 2197–2201, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2021, ISBN: 978-3-030-51209-5 978-3-030-51210-1, (BIODIV). @incollection{ksibi_measures_2021, title = {Measures for the Protection and Sustainable Exploitation of Marine Biological Resources in an Oligotrophic Fishing Ground (Crete Island, Greece, E. Mediterranean)}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Marianna Giannoulaki and Athanasios Machias and Costas Dounas}, editor = {Mohamed Ksibi and Achraf Ghorbal and Sudip Chakraborty and Helder I Chaminé and Maurizio Barbieri and Giulia Guerriero and Olfa Hentati and Abdelazim Negm and Anthony Lehmann and Jörg Römbke and Armando Costa Duarte and Elena Xoplaki and Nabil Khélifi and Gilles Colinet and João Miguel Dias and Imed Gargouri and Eric D Van Hullebusch and Benigno Sánchez Cabrero and Settimio Ferlisi and Chedly Tizaoui and Amjad Kallel and Sami Rtimi and Sandeep Panda and Philippe Michaud and Jaya Narayana Sahu and Mongi Seffen and Vincenzo Naddeo}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_344}, isbn = {978-3-030-51209-5 978-3-030-51210-1}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-01-17}, booktitle = {Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition)}, pages = {2197--2201}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Koulouri, Panayota; Koutsikopoulos, C; Dailianis, Thanos; Dounas, Costas; Salomidi, Maria; Trygonis, Vasilis; Karris, G; Raitsos, Dionysios E; Dimitriadis, Charalampos; Sini, Maria; Poursanidis, Dimitris; Sourbes, Laurent; Koutsoubas, Drosos Chapter 23. Marine Biodiversity in Greek Seas Incollection Marine Biology, Broken Hill Publishers Ltd., 2021. @incollection{gerovasileiou_chapter_2021, title = {Chapter 23. Marine Biodiversity in Greek Seas}, author = {Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Panayota Koulouri and C Koutsikopoulos and Thanos Dailianis and Costas Dounas and Maria Salomidi and Vasilis Trygonis and G Karris and Dionysios E Raitsos and Charalampos Dimitriadis and Maria Sini and Dimitris Poursanidis and Laurent Sourbes and Drosos Koutsoubas}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, booktitle = {Marine Biology}, publisher = {Broken Hill Publishers Ltd.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
Koulouri, Panayota; Mogias, Athanasios; Mokos, Melita; Cheimonopoulou, Maria; Realdon, Giulia; Boubonari, Theodora; Previati, Monica; Formoso, Alba Tojeiro; Kideys, Ahmet Erkan; Hassaan, Mohamed Aly; Patti, Patrizia; Korfiatis, Kostas; Fabri, Sandra; Juan, Xavier Mediterranean Marine Science, 2021, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X. @article{koulouri_ocean_2021, title = {Ocean Literacy across the Mediterranean Sea basin: Evaluating Middle School Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviour towards Ocean Sciences Issues}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Athanasios Mogias and Melita Mokos and Maria Cheimonopoulou and Giulia Realdon and Theodora Boubonari and Monica Previati and Alba Tojeiro Formoso and Ahmet Erkan Kideys and Mohamed Aly Hassaan and Patrizia Patti and Kostas Korfiatis and Sandra Fabri and Xavier Juan}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Koulouri-MedMarSci-30.pdf https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/26797}, doi = {10.12681/mms.26797}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-05-09}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, abstract = {The Mediterranean Sea is characterized by rich biodiversity, and its region hosts people living in several countries with a rich variety of cultures, but – at the same time – it is “under siege”, due to anthropogenic pressures. To address these pressures, many actions are needed aiming, among others, at establishing Ocean Literacy (OL) across the Mediterranean countries and preparing the future generation of Mediterranean Sea-literate citizens. Towards this aim, the present cross-national study investigated OL issues in relation to content knowledge, possible common misconceptions, attitudes, and the self-reported behavior of 2,533 middle school students from eight Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, and Turkey), as well as certain background elements (e.g., gender, grade level, environmental education experience, sources of relevant information). The results of this study revealed that middle school students of all studied countries possess a moderate level of ocean sciences content knowledge, while they showed satisfactory pro-environmental attitudes and behavior. These findings along with further research are expected to function as a baseline for the design, implementation, and launch of specifically targeted programs, educational activities, teaching resources, curricula, and school textbooks, which will be achieved through close collaboration between schools, universities, research institutes, and Ministries of Education, thus contributing to the future protection and sustainable development of the Mediterranean Sea region.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The Mediterranean Sea is characterized by rich biodiversity, and its region hosts people living in several countries with a rich variety of cultures, but – at the same time – it is “under siege”, due to anthropogenic pressures. To address these pressures, many actions are needed aiming, among others, at establishing Ocean Literacy (OL) across the Mediterranean countries and preparing the future generation of Mediterranean Sea-literate citizens. Towards this aim, the present cross-national study investigated OL issues in relation to content knowledge, possible common misconceptions, attitudes, and the self-reported behavior of 2,533 middle school students from eight Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, and Turkey), as well as certain background elements (e.g., gender, grade level, environmental education experience, sources of relevant information). The results of this study revealed that middle school students of all studied countries possess a moderate level of ocean sciences content knowledge, while they showed satisfactory pro-environmental attitudes and behavior. These findings along with further research are expected to function as a baseline for the design, implementation, and launch of specifically targeted programs, educational activities, teaching resources, curricula, and school textbooks, which will be achieved through close collaboration between schools, universities, research institutes, and Ministries of Education, thus contributing to the future protection and sustainable development of the Mediterranean Sea region. |
Eparkhina, D; Pomaro, A; Koulouri, Panayota; Banchi, E; Canu, D; Uyarra, M; Burke, N Brussels, Belgium, 2021, (BIODIV). @book{eparkhina_ocean_2021, title = {Ocean Literacy in European Oceanographic Agencies: EuroGOOS recommendations for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030}, author = {D Eparkhina and A Pomaro and Panayota Koulouri and E Banchi and D Canu and M Uyarra and N Burke}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/EuroGOOS_Ocean_Literacy_Policy_Brief_2021-1.pdf https://eurogoos.eu/download/ocean-literacy-in-european-oceanographic-agencies/?wpdmdl=10078&refresh=61f162cca08571643209420}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, address = {Brussels, Belgium}, series = {EuroGOOS Policy Brief}, note = {BIODIV}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
Mokos, Melita; Cheimonopoulou, Maria; Koulouri, Panayota; Previati, Monica; Realdon, Giulia; Santoro, Francesca; Mogias, Athanasios; Boubonari, Theodora; Satta, Alessio; Ioakeimidis, Christos The Importance of Ocean Literacy in the Mediterranean Region—Steps Towards Blue Sustainability Incollection Koutsopoulos, Kostis C; Stel, Jan H (Ed.): Ocean Literacy: Understanding the Ocean, pp. 197–240, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2021, ISBN: 978-3-030-70154-3 978-3-030-70155-0, (Series Title: Key Challenges in Geography). @incollection{koutsopoulos_importance_2021, title = {The Importance of Ocean Literacy in the Mediterranean Region—Steps Towards Blue Sustainability}, author = {Melita Mokos and Maria Cheimonopoulou and Panayota Koulouri and Monica Previati and Giulia Realdon and Francesca Santoro and Athanasios Mogias and Theodora Boubonari and Alessio Satta and Christos Ioakeimidis}, editor = {Kostis C Koutsopoulos and Jan H Stel}, url = {https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mokos-et-al._revised-chapter.pdf}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-70155-0_9}, isbn = {978-3-030-70154-3 978-3-030-70155-0}, year = {2021}, date = {2021-01-01}, urldate = {2022-05-15}, booktitle = {Ocean Literacy: Understanding the Ocean}, pages = {197--240}, publisher = {Springer International Publishing}, address = {Cham}, note = {Series Title: Key Challenges in Geography}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
2020 |
Mokos, Melita; Cheimonopoulou, Maria Th.; Koulouri, Panayota; Previati, Monica; Realdon, Giulia; Santoro, Francesca; Mogias, Athanasios; Boubonari, Theodora; Gazo, Manel; Satta, Alessio; Ioakeimidis, Christos; Tojeiro, Alba; Chicote, Carla A; Papathanassiou, Martha; Kevrekidis, Theodoros Mediterranean Sea Literacy: When Ocean Literacy becomes region- specific Journal Article Mediterranean Marine Science, 2020, ISSN: 1791-6763, 1108-393X. @article{mokos_mediterranean_2020, title = {Mediterranean Sea Literacy: When Ocean Literacy becomes region- specific}, author = {Melita Mokos and Maria Th. Cheimonopoulou and Panayota Koulouri and Monica Previati and Giulia Realdon and Francesca Santoro and Athanasios Mogias and Theodora Boubonari and Manel Gazo and Alessio Satta and Christos Ioakeimidis and Alba Tojeiro and Carla A Chicote and Martha Papathanassiou and Theodoros Kevrekidis}, url = {https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/23400}, doi = {10.12681/mms.23400}, issn = {1791-6763, 1108-393X}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-08-01}, urldate = {2020-10-05}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, abstract = {Ocean Literacy (OL) has been defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on people and their influence on the ocean. The OL movement was born in the US and its framework consisted of seven essential principles and 45 fundamental concepts; it is now largely accepted worldwide for use in both formal (schools and universities) and non-formal (research institutes, aquaria, museums, etc.) education settings. Based on this framework, marine scientists and educators developed the “Mediterranean Sea Literacy” (MSL) guide adapted to the specificities of the Mediterranean region, presented here. The MSL principles (7) and concepts (43), serving as guidance for research, education, informed decision-making, and improved citizens’ lifestyles, aim to contribute to environmental protection, conservation, and restoration of the Mediterranean Sea as well as to help to achieve a blue innovative and sustainable economy.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Ocean Literacy (OL) has been defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on people and their influence on the ocean. The OL movement was born in the US and its framework consisted of seven essential principles and 45 fundamental concepts; it is now largely accepted worldwide for use in both formal (schools and universities) and non-formal (research institutes, aquaria, museums, etc.) education settings. Based on this framework, marine scientists and educators developed the “Mediterranean Sea Literacy” (MSL) guide adapted to the specificities of the Mediterranean region, presented here. The MSL principles (7) and concepts (43), serving as guidance for research, education, informed decision-making, and improved citizens’ lifestyles, aim to contribute to environmental protection, conservation, and restoration of the Mediterranean Sea as well as to help to achieve a blue innovative and sustainable economy. |
Correia, Miguel; Paulo, Diogo; Samara, Elina; Koulouri, Panayota; Mentogiannis, Vasilis; Dounas, Costas Journal of Fish Biology, 97 (1), pp. 314–317, 2020, ISSN: 0022-1112, 1095-8649. @article{correia_field_2020, title = {Field studies of seahorse population density, structure and habitat use in a semi‐closed north‐eastern Mediterranean marine area (Stratoni, North Aegean Sea)}, author = {Miguel Correia and Diogo Paulo and Elina Samara and Panayota Koulouri and Vasilis Mentogiannis and Costas Dounas}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jfb.14371}, doi = {10.1111/jfb.14371}, issn = {0022-1112, 1095-8649}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-07-01}, urldate = {2020-08-31}, journal = {Journal of Fish Biology}, volume = {97}, number = {1}, pages = {314--317}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
KOUKOUNARI, IOLI; PARASKEVOPOULOU, VASSILIKI; KARDITSA, AIKATERINI; KOULOURI, PANAYOTA; POULOS, SERAFEIM; DOUNAS, COSTAS; DASSENAKIS, MANOS Trace metal concentrations in the offshore surficial sediment of the Heraklio Gulf (Crete Island, East Mediterranean Sea) Journal Article Mediterranean Marine Science, 21 (1), pp. 84–104, 2020, ISSN: 1791-6763. @article{koukounari_trace_2020, title = {Trace metal concentrations in the offshore surficial sediment of the Heraklio Gulf (Crete Island, East Mediterranean Sea)}, author = {IOLI KOUKOUNARI and VASSILIKI PARASKEVOPOULOU and AIKATERINI KARDITSA and PANAYOTA KOULOURI and SERAFEIM POULOS and COSTAS DOUNAS and MANOS DASSENAKIS}, url = {https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/hcmr-med-mar-sc/article/view/20396}, doi = {10.12681/mms.20396}, issn = {1791-6763}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Mediterranean Marine Science}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {84--104}, abstract = {The present study investigates the distribution of trace metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Pb, Cu and Al), as indicators of pollution, in the surficial inner shelf sediments along the northern coast of Heraklio Gulf (Crete Island). Despite the fact that Heraklio Gulf is an industrialized urban area, hosting the third most important commercial harbour in Greece, the levels of trace metals in sediments are not exceedingly high. According to Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQG’s), the sediments are considered unpolluted with low probability of adverse effects to biota in the case of Cu, Zn and Pb, while moderately to heavily polluted only in the case of Cr. Moreover, Zn, Cu and Pb concentrations are lower than those measured in a previous study (1989). This improvement of environmental state in the study area is a response to more effective control of terrestrial pollution sources, following the enforcement of the Directive 91/271/EEC (as amended by Directive 98/15/EU) on urban wastewater treatment and disposal into Greek national legislation.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The present study investigates the distribution of trace metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Pb, Cu and Al), as indicators of pollution, in the surficial inner shelf sediments along the northern coast of Heraklio Gulf (Crete Island). Despite the fact that Heraklio Gulf is an industrialized urban area, hosting the third most important commercial harbour in Greece, the levels of trace metals in sediments are not exceedingly high. According to Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQG’s), the sediments are considered unpolluted with low probability of adverse effects to biota in the case of Cu, Zn and Pb, while moderately to heavily polluted only in the case of Cr. Moreover, Zn, Cu and Pb concentrations are lower than those measured in a previous study (1989). This improvement of environmental state in the study area is a response to more effective control of terrestrial pollution sources, following the enforcement of the Directive 91/271/EEC (as amended by Directive 98/15/EU) on urban wastewater treatment and disposal into Greek national legislation. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Bailly, Nicolas; Dounas, Costas Tanaidacea of Greece: a preliminary checklist Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 8 , pp. e47184, 2020, ISSN: 1314-2836, (Publisher: Pensoft Publishers _eprint: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47184). @article{koulouri_tanaidacea_2020, title = {Tanaidacea of Greece: a preliminary checklist}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Nicolas Bailly and Costas Dounas}, url = {https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47184}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.8.e47184}, issn = {1314-2836}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {8}, pages = {e47184}, note = {Publisher: Pensoft Publishers _eprint: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47184}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Koulouri, Panayota; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Bailly, Nicolas; Dounas, Costas Stomatopoda of Greece: an annotated checklist Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 8 , pp. e47183, 2020, ISSN: 1314-2836, (Publisher: Pensoft Publishers _eprint: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47183). @article{koulouri_stomatopoda_2020, title = {Stomatopoda of Greece: an annotated checklist}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Nicolas Bailly and Costas Dounas}, url = {https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47183}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.8.e47183}, issn = {1314-2836}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {8}, pages = {e47183}, note = {Publisher: Pensoft Publishers _eprint: https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.8.e47183}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Angelakis, A N; Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Tchobanoglous, G Evolution of urban waste- and storm-water management in the region of Crete, Greece: A preliminary assessment Journal Article Water Science and Technology, pp. wst2020305, 2020, ISSN: 0273-1223, 1996-9732. @article{angelakis_evolution_2020, title = {Evolution of urban waste- and storm-water management in the region of Crete, Greece: A preliminary assessment}, author = {A N Angelakis and P Koulouri and C Dounas and G Tchobanoglous}, url = {https://iwaponline.com/wst/article/doi/10.2166/wst.2020.305/75117/Evolution-of-urban-waste-and-stormwater-management https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-Aggelakis-WST52-pre-print.pdf}, doi = {10.2166/wst.2020.305}, issn = {0273-1223, 1996-9732}, year = {2020}, date = {2020-01-01}, urldate = {2020-12-29}, journal = {Water Science and Technology}, pages = {wst2020305}, abstract = {Abstract The history of water supply and wastewater engineering in Crete Island (Greece) dates back more than ca 4,500 years, since the early Bronze Ages. In the Minoan era, it was recognized that the removal of wastewater and storm-water were necessary for communal living. The early Minoan developments in wastewater and storm-water collection and removal are the cornerstones on which modern cities are built. The evolution of wastewater and storm-water management from prehistoric to modern times in Crete is examined briefly in this paper. Information on the current status and future strategies for wastewater and storm-water management is also presented.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Abstract The history of water supply and wastewater engineering in Crete Island (Greece) dates back more than ca 4,500 years, since the early Bronze Ages. In the Minoan era, it was recognized that the removal of wastewater and storm-water were necessary for communal living. The early Minoan developments in wastewater and storm-water collection and removal are the cornerstones on which modern cities are built. The evolution of wastewater and storm-water management from prehistoric to modern times in Crete is examined briefly in this paper. Information on the current status and future strategies for wastewater and storm-water management is also presented. |
2019 |
Mogias, Athanasios; Boubonari, Theodora; Realdon, Giulia; Previati, Monica; Mokos, Melita; Koulouri, Panayota; Cheimonopoulou, Maria Th. Evaluating Ocean Literacy of Elementary School Students: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Cultural Study in the Mediterranean Region Journal Article Frontiers in Marine Science, 6 , pp. 396, 2019, ISSN: 2296-7745. @article{mogias_evaluating_2019, title = {Evaluating Ocean Literacy of Elementary School Students: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Cultural Study in the Mediterranean Region}, author = {Athanasios Mogias and Theodora Boubonari and Giulia Realdon and Monica Previati and Melita Mokos and Panayota Koulouri and Maria Th. Cheimonopoulou}, url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00396}, doi = {10.3389/fmars.2019.00396}, issn = {2296-7745}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-01-01}, journal = {Frontiers in Marine Science}, volume = {6}, pages = {396}, abstract = {A good understanding of the role and function of the ocean seems to be of paramount importance in recent years, constituting the basic tool for the promotion of healthy and sustainable marine environment, and a target area of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this study, the content knowledge of elementary school students (grades 3–6) in regards to ocean sciences issues was examined. A structured questionnaire was administered to 1004 students participating in a cross-cultural study from three Mediterranean countries (Italy, Croatia, and Greece). The results of the study indicated a rather moderate level of knowledge in the total sample, while slight differences were recorded among the three countries revealing common knowledge gains and misconceptions. Rasch analysis was applied to further evaluate the validity of the results, while the influence of certain demographics on students’ knowledge level was also investigated. This study concludes with a discussion of the implications on national curriculum development in elementary education level, in order to promote ocean literacy and to ensure protection and conservation of the Mediterranean Sea.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } A good understanding of the role and function of the ocean seems to be of paramount importance in recent years, constituting the basic tool for the promotion of healthy and sustainable marine environment, and a target area of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In this study, the content knowledge of elementary school students (grades 3–6) in regards to ocean sciences issues was examined. A structured questionnaire was administered to 1004 students participating in a cross-cultural study from three Mediterranean countries (Italy, Croatia, and Greece). The results of the study indicated a rather moderate level of knowledge in the total sample, while slight differences were recorded among the three countries revealing common knowledge gains and misconceptions. Rasch analysis was applied to further evaluate the validity of the results, while the influence of certain demographics on students’ knowledge level was also investigated. This study concludes with a discussion of the implications on national curriculum development in elementary education level, in order to promote ocean literacy and to ensure protection and conservation of the Mediterranean Sea. |
2017 |
Maidanou, M; Koulouri, P; Arvanitidis, C; Koutsoubas, D; Dounas, C Macrobenthic assemblage structure associated with a Caulerpa prolifera meadow in the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island) Journal Article Regional Studies in Marine Science, 14 , pp. 1–14, 2017, ISSN: 23524855, (Publisher: Elsevier B.V.). @article{maidanou_macrobenthic_2017, title = {Macrobenthic assemblage structure associated with a Caulerpa prolifera meadow in the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island)}, author = {M Maidanou and P Koulouri and C Arvanitidis and D Koutsoubas and C Dounas}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018339510&doi=10.1016%2fj.rsma.2017.04.004&partnerID=40&md5=5537690cc92ad9e5af4b198854bb8110}, doi = {10.1016/j.rsma.2017.04.004}, issn = {23524855}, year = {2017}, date = {2017-01-01}, journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science}, volume = {14}, pages = {1--14}, abstract = {The present study investigates the structure and intra-annual variation of the benthic macrofaunal community associated with a monospecific C. prolifera meadow in a shallow semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). The samples were collected on five occasions (May, September and November 2006, February and April 2007) by using an epibenthic sledge (0.5 mm mesh size). The analysis of the macrofauna revealed 319 taxa with densities ranging from 71 to 410 individuals m−2. The most diversified animal groups were polychaetes, gastropods and amphipods. Crustaceans were by far the most abundant group with densities exceeding 50% of the total macrofauna during the study period. The dominant species were the amphipods Caprella acanthifera acanthifera, C. rapax and Microdeutopus stationis, the gastropod Pusillina lineolata, the tanaid Leptochelia sp. and the bivalve Abra alba. The results of the present study revealed a relatively high diversified and abundant benthic macrofauna, which is supported by the presence of the dense and continuous canopy of C. prolifera in this shallow wave-sheltered area characterized by high organic matter input. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.}, note = {Publisher: Elsevier B.V.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The present study investigates the structure and intra-annual variation of the benthic macrofaunal community associated with a monospecific C. prolifera meadow in a shallow semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). The samples were collected on five occasions (May, September and November 2006, February and April 2007) by using an epibenthic sledge (0.5 mm mesh size). The analysis of the macrofauna revealed 319 taxa with densities ranging from 71 to 410 individuals m−2. The most diversified animal groups were polychaetes, gastropods and amphipods. Crustaceans were by far the most abundant group with densities exceeding 50% of the total macrofauna during the study period. The dominant species were the amphipods Caprella acanthifera acanthifera, C. rapax and Microdeutopus stationis, the gastropod Pusillina lineolata, the tanaid Leptochelia sp. and the bivalve Abra alba. The results of the present study revealed a relatively high diversified and abundant benthic macrofauna, which is supported by the presence of the dense and continuous canopy of C. prolifera in this shallow wave-sheltered area characterized by high organic matter input. © 2017 Elsevier B.V. |
2016 |
Chatzigeorgiou, G; Faulwetter, S; Dailianis, T; Smith, V S; Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Arvanitidis, C Testing the robustness of Citizen Science projects: Evaluating the results of pilot project COMBER Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 4 (1), 2016, ISSN: 13142828, (Publisher: Pensoft Publishers). @article{chatzigeorgiou_testing_2016, title = {Testing the robustness of Citizen Science projects: Evaluating the results of pilot project COMBER}, author = {G Chatzigeorgiou and S Faulwetter and T Dailianis and V S Smith and P Koulouri and C Dounas and C Arvanitidis}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018623784&doi=10.3897%2fBDJ.4.e10859&partnerID=40&md5=5e1065f8df7260a055f72bdac84bccf2}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.4.e10859}, issn = {13142828}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, abstract = {Background Citizen Science (CS) as a term implies a great deal of approaches and scopes involving many different fields of science. The number of the relevant projects globally has been increased significantly in the recent years. Large scale ecological questions can be answered only through extended observation networks and CS projects can support this effort. Although the need of such projects is apparent, an important part of scientific community cast doubt on the reliability of CS data sets. New information The pilot CS project COMBER has been created in order to provide evidence to answer the aforementioned question in the coastal marine biodiversity monitoring. The results of the current analysis show that a carefully designed CS project with clear hypotheses, wide participation and data sets validation, can be a valuable tool for the large scale and long term changes in marine biodiversity pattern change and therefore for relevant management and conservation issues. © Chatzigeorgiou G et al.}, note = {Publisher: Pensoft Publishers}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Background Citizen Science (CS) as a term implies a great deal of approaches and scopes involving many different fields of science. The number of the relevant projects globally has been increased significantly in the recent years. Large scale ecological questions can be answered only through extended observation networks and CS projects can support this effort. Although the need of such projects is apparent, an important part of scientific community cast doubt on the reliability of CS data sets. New information The pilot CS project COMBER has been created in order to provide evidence to answer the aforementioned question in the coastal marine biodiversity monitoring. The results of the current analysis show that a carefully designed CS project with clear hypotheses, wide participation and data sets validation, can be a valuable tool for the large scale and long term changes in marine biodiversity pattern change and therefore for relevant management and conservation issues. © Chatzigeorgiou G et al. |
Koulouri, P; Kalogirou, S; Maidanou, M; Koutsoubas, D; Dounas, C Regional Studies in Marine Science, 3 , pp. 33–41, 2016, ISSN: 23524855, (Publisher: Elsevier). @article{koulouri_fish_2016, title = {Fish and cephalopod assemblage structure of green alga Caulerpa prolifera (Chlorophyta) meadow in the eastern Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island)}, author = {P Koulouri and S Kalogirou and M Maidanou and D Koutsoubas and C Dounas}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84951094365&doi=10.1016%2fj.rsma.2015.12.002&partnerID=40&md5=327c2b4b5171a102b8d4cda066a5ad22}, doi = {10.1016/j.rsma.2015.12.002}, issn = {23524855}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science}, volume = {3}, pages = {33--41}, abstract = {The present study investigated for the first time in the eastern Mediterranean Sea species composition, density, wet biomass and body size of fish and cephalopod species associated with a Caulerpa prolifera meadow in a shallow semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). Quantitative sampling with a local boat seine, revealed 34 fish species belonging to 22 families and three cephalopod taxa. The number and density of species peaked during the summer sampling period due to high numbers of juveniles, while the highest wet biomass was observed during the autumn sampling period. The fish species Boops boops, Spicara smaris, Mullus barbatus and the non-indigenous Siganus luridus were dominant, making up a high proportion of the total fish fauna of the studied area. The cephalopod Sepia officinalis was the most important species, in terms of wet biomass. The results of the study indicated that the semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of Elounda Bay, characterized by a dense monospecific C. prolifera bed as well as specific abiotic and biotic features could be regarded as an important habitat for the development of fish and cephalopod species, thus contributing to the conservation and maintenance of marine biological resources of the area. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.}, note = {Publisher: Elsevier}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The present study investigated for the first time in the eastern Mediterranean Sea species composition, density, wet biomass and body size of fish and cephalopod species associated with a Caulerpa prolifera meadow in a shallow semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). Quantitative sampling with a local boat seine, revealed 34 fish species belonging to 22 families and three cephalopod taxa. The number and density of species peaked during the summer sampling period due to high numbers of juveniles, while the highest wet biomass was observed during the autumn sampling period. The fish species Boops boops, Spicara smaris, Mullus barbatus and the non-indigenous Siganus luridus were dominant, making up a high proportion of the total fish fauna of the studied area. The cephalopod Sepia officinalis was the most important species, in terms of wet biomass. The results of the study indicated that the semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of Elounda Bay, characterized by a dense monospecific C. prolifera bed as well as specific abiotic and biotic features could be regarded as an important habitat for the development of fish and cephalopod species, thus contributing to the conservation and maintenance of marine biological resources of the area. © 2015 Elsevier B.V. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Bailly, Nicolas Cumacea of Greece: a preliminary checklist Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 4 , pp. e9287, 2016. @article{koulouri_cumacea_2016, title = {Cumacea of Greece: a preliminary checklist}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Nicolas Bailly}, url = {https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/9287/}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.4.e9287}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {4}, pages = {e9287}, abstract = {The first attempt to compile the checklist of Cumacea of Greece was made in the context of the "Greek Biodiversity Database" project (2005-2008) coordinated by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since then, only scattered information on new elements of the Greek cumacean fauna has been available. The objectives of the present study were to update and cross-check taxonomically all cumacean species records from Greek waters for inaccuracies and omissions according to the recent literature and current taxonomic status.$textbackslashbackslash$n$textbackslashbackslash$n The updated checklist of Cumacea of Greece, which was built within the framework of the LifeWatch Greece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) project (2013-2015) coordinated by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, comprises 62 species, classified in 24 genera and 6 families. However, a few more records need further cross-checking with the current literature resources.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The first attempt to compile the checklist of Cumacea of Greece was made in the context of the "Greek Biodiversity Database" project (2005-2008) coordinated by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since then, only scattered information on new elements of the Greek cumacean fauna has been available. The objectives of the present study were to update and cross-check taxonomically all cumacean species records from Greek waters for inaccuracies and omissions according to the recent literature and current taxonomic status.$textbackslashbackslash$n$textbackslashbackslash$n The updated checklist of Cumacea of Greece, which was built within the framework of the LifeWatch Greece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) project (2013-2015) coordinated by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, comprises 62 species, classified in 24 genera and 6 families. However, a few more records need further cross-checking with the current literature resources. |
Koulouri, Panayota; Gerovasileiou, Vasilis; Bailly, Nicolas Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece: a preliminary checklist Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 4 , pp. e9288, 2016. @article{koulouri_mysida_2016, title = {Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece: a preliminary checklist}, author = {Panayota Koulouri and Vasilis Gerovasileiou and Nicolas Bailly}, url = {https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/9288/}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.4.e9288}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {4}, pages = {e9288}, abstract = {The checklist of Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece was created within the framework of the Greek Taxon Information System (GTIS), which is one of the applications of the LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) resuming efforts to develop a complete checklist of species recorded and reported from Greek waters. The objectives of the present study were to update and cross-check taxonomically all records of Mysida and Lophogastrida species known to occur in Greek waters in order to search for inaccuracies and omissions. The up-to-date checklist of Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece comprises 49 species, classified to 25 genera.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The checklist of Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece was created within the framework of the Greek Taxon Information System (GTIS), which is one of the applications of the LifeWatchGreece Research Infrastructure (ESFRI) resuming efforts to develop a complete checklist of species recorded and reported from Greek waters. The objectives of the present study were to update and cross-check taxonomically all records of Mysida and Lophogastrida species known to occur in Greek waters in order to search for inaccuracies and omissions. The up-to-date checklist of Mysida and Lophogastrida of Greece comprises 49 species, classified to 25 genera. |
Dounas, C; Androulakis, D; Dailianis, T; Koulouri, P Recreational diving oasis with artificial habitats Inproceedings Rapp. Com. int. Mer Médit., pp. 476, 2016. @inproceedings{dounas_recreational_2016, title = {Recreational diving oasis with artificial habitats}, author = {C Dounas and D Androulakis and T Dailianis and P Koulouri}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, booktitle = {Rapp. Com. int. Mer Médit.}, volume = {41}, pages = {476}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
Koulouri, P; Psochiou, E; Dounas, C Measures for the conservation and management of marine biological resources of Elounda Bay (Crete Island) Inproceedings Rapp. Com. int. Mer Médit., pp. 527, Kiel, Germany, 2016. @inproceedings{koulouri_measures_2016, title = {Measures for the conservation and management of marine biological resources of Elounda Bay (Crete Island)}, author = {P Koulouri and E Psochiou and C Dounas}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, booktitle = {Rapp. Com. int. Mer Médit.}, volume = {41}, pages = {527}, address = {Kiel, Germany}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } |
Skoula, I; Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Eleftheriou, M The Kingdom of Photophilous Algae Book BIOWATCH Editions, Heraklion, Crete, 2016. @book{skoula_kingdom_2016, title = {The Kingdom of Photophilous Algae}, author = {I Skoula and P Koulouri and C Dounas and M Eleftheriou}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, publisher = {BIOWATCH Editions}, address = {Heraklion, Crete}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
2015 |
Faulwetter, S; Papageorgiou, N; Koulouri, P; Fanini, L; Chatzinikolaou, E; Markantonatou, V; Pavloudi, C; Chatzigeorgiou, G; Keklikoglou, K; Vasileiadou, K; Basset, A; Pinna, M; Rosati, I; Reizopoulou, S; Nicolaidou, A; Arvanitidis, C Resistance of polychaete species and trait patterns to simulated species loss in coastal lagoons Journal Article Journal of Sea Research, 98 , pp. 73–82, 2015, ISSN: 13851101, (Publisher: Elsevier). @article{faulwetter_resistance_2015, title = {Resistance of polychaete species and trait patterns to simulated species loss in coastal lagoons}, author = {S Faulwetter and N Papageorgiou and P Koulouri and L Fanini and E Chatzinikolaou and V Markantonatou and C Pavloudi and G Chatzigeorgiou and K Keklikoglou and K Vasileiadou and A Basset and M Pinna and I Rosati and S Reizopoulou and A Nicolaidou and C Arvanitidis}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84930278022&doi=10.1016%2fj.seares.2014.09.003&partnerID=40&md5=4f1ebcb9d504ea078f66a78cf0199509}, doi = {10.1016/j.seares.2014.09.003}, issn = {13851101}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Sea Research}, volume = {98}, pages = {73--82}, abstract = {The loss of species is known to have negative impacts on the integrity of ecosystems, but the details of this relationship are still far from being fully understood. This study investigates how the distribution patterns of polychaete species and their associated biological trait patterns in six Mediterranean coastal lagoons change under computationally simulated scenarios of random species loss. Species were progressively removed from the full polychaete assemblage and the similarity between the full assemblage and the reduced matrices of both species and trait patterns was calculated. The results indicate the magnitude of changes that might follow species loss in the real world, and allow consideration of the resistance of the system's functional capacity to loss of species, expressed through the species' biological traits as an approximation to functioning. Comparisons were made between the changes in the distribution of species and of traits, as well as between the six different lagoons. While the change of species and trait patterns was strongly correlated within most lagoons, different lagoons showed distinctly different patterns. In disturbed lagoons, the dominance of one or few species was the major driver for the observed patterns and the loss of these species caused extreme changes. Less disturbed lagoons were less susceptible to extreme changes and had a greater resistance towards species loss. Species richness appears to be less important for the ability of the lagoons to buffer changes, instead the initial composition of the assemblage and the identity of the lost species determine the response of the system and our ability to predict changes of the assemblage's functional potential. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.}, note = {Publisher: Elsevier}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The loss of species is known to have negative impacts on the integrity of ecosystems, but the details of this relationship are still far from being fully understood. This study investigates how the distribution patterns of polychaete species and their associated biological trait patterns in six Mediterranean coastal lagoons change under computationally simulated scenarios of random species loss. Species were progressively removed from the full polychaete assemblage and the similarity between the full assemblage and the reduced matrices of both species and trait patterns was calculated. The results indicate the magnitude of changes that might follow species loss in the real world, and allow consideration of the resistance of the system's functional capacity to loss of species, expressed through the species' biological traits as an approximation to functioning. Comparisons were made between the changes in the distribution of species and of traits, as well as between the six different lagoons. While the change of species and trait patterns was strongly correlated within most lagoons, different lagoons showed distinctly different patterns. In disturbed lagoons, the dominance of one or few species was the major driver for the observed patterns and the loss of these species caused extreme changes. Less disturbed lagoons were less susceptible to extreme changes and had a greater resistance towards species loss. Species richness appears to be less important for the ability of the lagoons to buffer changes, instead the initial composition of the assemblage and the identity of the lost species determine the response of the system and our ability to predict changes of the assemblage's functional potential. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. |
Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Arvanitidis, C; Koutsoubas, D; Tselepides, A; Eleftheriou, A A field experiment on trophic relations within the benthic boundary layer (BBL) over an oligotrophic continental shelf Journal Article Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 164 , pp. 392–407, 2015, ISSN: 02727714, (Publisher: Academic Press). @article{koulouri_field_2015, title = {A field experiment on trophic relations within the benthic boundary layer (BBL) over an oligotrophic continental shelf}, author = {P Koulouri and C Dounas and C Arvanitidis and D Koutsoubas and A Tselepides and A Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84939607766&doi=10.1016%2fj.ecss.2015.07.029&partnerID=40&md5=bd870466fe027569f055b2da46d553de}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecss.2015.07.029}, issn = {02727714}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science}, volume = {164}, pages = {392--407}, abstract = {The benthic boundary layer (BBL) macrofauna consists of epibenthic, hyperbenthic and zooplanktonic organisms with different degrees of mobility and bottom dependence. The top-level predators within this habitat include demersal fish species. The BBL species are considered to be the most readily available prey for these fish making them an attractive source of food and therefore key taxa in marine food webs. The present study is a field experiment in the oligotrophic continental shelf of Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea, eastern Mediterranean) investigating the ways in which demersal fish utilize BBL sources as food. Species diversity patterns derived from samples collected by using a modified hyperbenthic sledge as well as different benthic, hyperbenthic and pelagic samplers are described. These patterns are compared with those derived from stomach content analysis of demersal fish species inhabiting the same area. Results reveal that BBL macrofaunal communities which comprise most of the available prey communities are largely exploited by demersal fish species. Furthermore, the application of different samplers provides complementary information on prey selectivity of macrofaunal organisms by demersal fish species, highlighting further the trophic interactions within the BBL habitat. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.}, note = {Publisher: Academic Press}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The benthic boundary layer (BBL) macrofauna consists of epibenthic, hyperbenthic and zooplanktonic organisms with different degrees of mobility and bottom dependence. The top-level predators within this habitat include demersal fish species. The BBL species are considered to be the most readily available prey for these fish making them an attractive source of food and therefore key taxa in marine food webs. The present study is a field experiment in the oligotrophic continental shelf of Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea, eastern Mediterranean) investigating the ways in which demersal fish utilize BBL sources as food. Species diversity patterns derived from samples collected by using a modified hyperbenthic sledge as well as different benthic, hyperbenthic and pelagic samplers are described. These patterns are compared with those derived from stomach content analysis of demersal fish species inhabiting the same area. Results reveal that BBL macrofaunal communities which comprise most of the available prey communities are largely exploited by demersal fish species. Furthermore, the application of different samplers provides complementary information on prey selectivity of macrofaunal organisms by demersal fish species, highlighting further the trophic interactions within the BBL habitat. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. |
2014 |
Koulouri, P Advances in Field Methods for the study of Benthic Boundary Layer (BBL) Biodiversity Journal Article Journal of Aquaculture and Marine Biology, 1 , 2014. @article{koulouri_advances_2014, title = {Advances in Field Methods for the study of Benthic Boundary Layer (BBL) Biodiversity}, author = {P Koulouri}, doi = {10.15406/jamb.2014.01.00009}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Aquaculture and Marine Biology}, volume = {1}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Faulwetter, S; Markantonatou, V; Pavloudi, C; Papageorgiou, N; Keklikoglou, K; Chatzinikolaou, E; Pafilis, E; Chatzigeorgiou, G; Vasileiadou, K; Dailianis, T; Fanini, L; Koulouri, P; Arvanitidis, C Polytraits: A database on biological traits of marine polychaetes Journal Article Biodiversity Data Journal, 2 (1), 2014, ISSN: 13142828, (Publisher: Pensoft Publishers). @article{faulwetter_polytraits_2014, title = {Polytraits: A database on biological traits of marine polychaetes}, author = {S Faulwetter and V Markantonatou and C Pavloudi and N Papageorgiou and K Keklikoglou and E Chatzinikolaou and E Pafilis and G Chatzigeorgiou and K Vasileiadou and T Dailianis and L Fanini and P Koulouri and C Arvanitidis}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018193846&doi=10.3897%2fBDJ.2.e1024&partnerID=40&md5=621b076567d09921bf9b5146a7f8844e}, doi = {10.3897/BDJ.2.e1024}, issn = {13142828}, year = {2014}, date = {2014-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity Data Journal}, volume = {2}, number = {1}, abstract = {The study of ecosystem functioning - the role which organisms play in an ecosystem - is becoming increasingly important in marine ecological research. The functional structure of a community can be represented by a set of functional traits assigned to behavioural, reproductive and morphological characteristics. The collection of these traits from the literature is however a laborious and time-consuming process, and gaps of knowledge and restricted availability of literature are a common problem. Trait data are not yet readily being shared by research communities, and even if they are, a lack of trait data repositories and standards for data formats leads to the publication of trait information in forms which cannot be processed by computers. This paper describes Polytraits (http:// polytraits.lifewatchgreece.eu), a database on biological traits of marine polychaetes (bristle worms, Polychaeta: Annelida). At present, the database contains almost 20,000 records on morphological, behavioural and reproductive characteristics of more than 1,000 marine polychaete species, all referenced by literature sources. All data can be freely accessed through the project website in different ways and formats, both human-readable and machine-readable, and have been submitted to the Encyclopedia of Life for archival and integration with trait information from other sources. © Faulwetter S et al.}, note = {Publisher: Pensoft Publishers}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The study of ecosystem functioning - the role which organisms play in an ecosystem - is becoming increasingly important in marine ecological research. The functional structure of a community can be represented by a set of functional traits assigned to behavioural, reproductive and morphological characteristics. The collection of these traits from the literature is however a laborious and time-consuming process, and gaps of knowledge and restricted availability of literature are a common problem. Trait data are not yet readily being shared by research communities, and even if they are, a lack of trait data repositories and standards for data formats leads to the publication of trait information in forms which cannot be processed by computers. This paper describes Polytraits (http:// polytraits.lifewatchgreece.eu), a database on biological traits of marine polychaetes (bristle worms, Polychaeta: Annelida). At present, the database contains almost 20,000 records on morphological, behavioural and reproductive characteristics of more than 1,000 marine polychaete species, all referenced by literature sources. All data can be freely accessed through the project website in different ways and formats, both human-readable and machine-readable, and have been submitted to the Encyclopedia of Life for archival and integration with trait information from other sources. © Faulwetter S et al. |
2013 |
Koulouri, P; Markantonatou, V; Martin, C; Alexandrakis, G; Poulos, S; Dounas, C; Henocque, Y Sustainable development of a former UṠ. Base in Greece Inproceedings Proceedings of the 10th Global Congress on ICM: Lessons Learned to Address New Challenges, EMECS 2013 - MEDCOAST 2013 Joint Conference, pp. 403–414, Middle East Technical University, 2013. @inproceedings{koulouri_sustainable_2013, title = {Sustainable development of a former UṠ. Base in Greece}, author = {P Koulouri and V Markantonatou and C Martin and G Alexandrakis and S Poulos and C Dounas and Y Henocque}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84900854858&partnerID=40&md5=e86bcc86ba3ab58287f0b66591131fb0}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th Global Congress on ICM: Lessons Learned to Address New Challenges, EMECS 2013 - MEDCOAST 2013 Joint Conference}, volume = {1}, pages = {403--414}, publisher = {Middle East Technical University}, abstract = {The former U.S. base of Gournes (FUSBG) is located on the northeastern coast of the island of Crete under the regional authority of Hersonissos, a municipality with a coastline of 38 km and a population of more than 27,000 inhabitants. Hersonissos is one of the most important tourist destinations in Greece, representing 15% of the country's tourism resources. During the summer season, there is a substantial flow of touristic visitors, who are accommodated in a large number of hotels. The total surface of the FUSBG is 2.98 km 2 with only 38% in use and providing a range of facilities. In some cases, FUSBG facilities either malfunction or do not function at all, partly because of the financial and economic crisis Greece has been facing since 2007. In 2011, the Greek Parliament passed a law (Gazette: 3986/152/1-7-2011), which allows the so-called "fast track" procedure for purchasing or leasing of public enterprises and property, in order to meet national financial obligations towards the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund. FUSBG is included in the list of properties suitable for this procedure. To combat the very real risk of uncontrolled future growth of this coastal area, fuelled by the private sector and disregarding the common good and environmental protection, we put forward a proposal that depends on a strategy of rapid actions, based on an analysis of the existing legislative and institutional framework, together with an exploration of the most important environmental components focusing on the development of the FUSBG. Tools applied in the analysis, such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a Beach Vulnerability Index (BVI) to anticipated sea-level rise, are proposed as important means for setting up the overall framework for a successful Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) implementation in the study area. Additionally, the establishment of a management board consisting of a wide range of local stakeholders from the public and private sectors is strongly recommended, ensuring local interests and enhancing public awareness on issues relevant to the FUSBG's sustainable development. Loss of faith in institutions may result in a need to draw up new cycles of consultations and agreements between different parties that will be built up on trust and transparent procedures, to ensure benefits for the civil society, respect of cultural heritage issues and co-management of the area.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {inproceedings} } The former U.S. base of Gournes (FUSBG) is located on the northeastern coast of the island of Crete under the regional authority of Hersonissos, a municipality with a coastline of 38 km and a population of more than 27,000 inhabitants. Hersonissos is one of the most important tourist destinations in Greece, representing 15% of the country's tourism resources. During the summer season, there is a substantial flow of touristic visitors, who are accommodated in a large number of hotels. The total surface of the FUSBG is 2.98 km 2 with only 38% in use and providing a range of facilities. In some cases, FUSBG facilities either malfunction or do not function at all, partly because of the financial and economic crisis Greece has been facing since 2007. In 2011, the Greek Parliament passed a law (Gazette: 3986/152/1-7-2011), which allows the so-called "fast track" procedure for purchasing or leasing of public enterprises and property, in order to meet national financial obligations towards the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund. FUSBG is included in the list of properties suitable for this procedure. To combat the very real risk of uncontrolled future growth of this coastal area, fuelled by the private sector and disregarding the common good and environmental protection, we put forward a proposal that depends on a strategy of rapid actions, based on an analysis of the existing legislative and institutional framework, together with an exploration of the most important environmental components focusing on the development of the FUSBG. Tools applied in the analysis, such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a Beach Vulnerability Index (BVI) to anticipated sea-level rise, are proposed as important means for setting up the overall framework for a successful Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) implementation in the study area. Additionally, the establishment of a management board consisting of a wide range of local stakeholders from the public and private sectors is strongly recommended, ensuring local interests and enhancing public awareness on issues relevant to the FUSBG's sustainable development. Loss of faith in institutions may result in a need to draw up new cycles of consultations and agreements between different parties that will be built up on trust and transparent procedures, to ensure benefits for the civil society, respect of cultural heritage issues and co-management of the area. |
Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Eleftheriou, A Hyperbenthic community structure over oligotrophic continental shelves and upper slopes: Crete (South Aegean Sea, NE Mediterranean) Journal Article Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 117 , pp. 188–198, 2013, ISSN: 02727714. @article{koulouri_hyperbenthic_2013, title = {Hyperbenthic community structure over oligotrophic continental shelves and upper slopes: Crete (South Aegean Sea, NE Mediterranean)}, author = {P Koulouri and C Dounas and A Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84873740432&doi=10.1016%2fj.ecss.2012.11.015&partnerID=40&md5=bddcec5541dd4a44103551d48b007be9}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecss.2012.11.015}, issn = {02727714}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, journal = {Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science}, volume = {117}, pages = {188--198}, abstract = {The community structure of hyperbenthos on continental shelves and upper slopes of oligotrophic areas have been little studied. The present study, located in the eastern Mediterranean (Heraklion Bay, Crete) gives the first description of this using samples collected at depths ranging between 50 and 300 m in two seasonal occasions (March and September 2001) using a modified hyperbenthic sledge (0.5 mm mesh size) specifically designed to resuspend the sediment surface and to sample simultaneously the hyperbenthic macrofauna. The analysis revealed 96 different taxa (Peracarida and Decapoda) with densities ranging from 198 to 2618 ind 100 m-2 and indicated the presence of a clear zonation of the hyperbenthic communities along a depth gradient as well as different diel and seasonal adaptations to the prevailing environmental conditions of the community structure. Artificial resuspension of the sediment surface revealed that the highest proportion of the hyperbenthic macrofauna collected in this oligotrophic environment (74-100 %) was found to reside at the sediment-water interface (0-0.05 m). This demersal behaviour seems to be a response to high light levels close to the seabed and availability of food sources associated with the sediment surface. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The community structure of hyperbenthos on continental shelves and upper slopes of oligotrophic areas have been little studied. The present study, located in the eastern Mediterranean (Heraklion Bay, Crete) gives the first description of this using samples collected at depths ranging between 50 and 300 m in two seasonal occasions (March and September 2001) using a modified hyperbenthic sledge (0.5 mm mesh size) specifically designed to resuspend the sediment surface and to sample simultaneously the hyperbenthic macrofauna. The analysis revealed 96 different taxa (Peracarida and Decapoda) with densities ranging from 198 to 2618 ind 100 m-2 and indicated the presence of a clear zonation of the hyperbenthic communities along a depth gradient as well as different diel and seasonal adaptations to the prevailing environmental conditions of the community structure. Artificial resuspension of the sediment surface revealed that the highest proportion of the hyperbenthic macrofauna collected in this oligotrophic environment (74-100 %) was found to reside at the sediment-water interface (0-0.05 m). This demersal behaviour seems to be a response to high light levels close to the seabed and availability of food sources associated with the sediment surface. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. |
Dounas, C; Koulouri, P Explore while snorkelling the Mediterranean Coastal Fish: An underwater field guide Book BIOWATCH Editions,, 2013. @book{dounas_explore_2013, title = {Explore while snorkelling the Mediterranean Coastal Fish: An underwater field guide}, author = {C Dounas and P Koulouri}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, publisher = {BIOWATCH Editions,}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
Koulouri, P Benthic Boundary Layer (BBL) Macrofaunal Communities Structure Over Oligotrophic Continental Shelves: A New Field Methodological Approach Incollection Scanlon, L; Ranieri, JL (Ed.): Continental Shelf: Geographical Distribution, Biota and Ecological Significance, pp. 163–190, Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2013. @incollection{koulouri_benthic_2013, title = {Benthic Boundary Layer (BBL) Macrofaunal Communities Structure Over Oligotrophic Continental Shelves: A New Field Methodological Approach}, author = {P Koulouri}, editor = {L Scanlon and JL Ranieri}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, booktitle = {Continental Shelf: Geographical Distribution, Biota and Ecological Significance}, pages = {163--190}, publisher = {Nova Science Publishers, Inc}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } |
2011 |
Arvanitidis, C; Faulwetter, S; Chatzigeorgiou, G; Penev, L; Bánki, O; Dailianis, T; Pafilis, E; Kouratoras, M; Chatzinikolaou, E; Fanini, L; Vasileiadou, A; Pavloudi, C; Vavilis, P; Koulouri, P; Dounas, C Engaging the broader community in biodiversity research: The concept of the COMBER pilot project for divers in vibrant Journal Article ZooKeys, 150 , pp. 211–229, 2011, ISSN: 13132989. @article{arvanitidis_engaging_2011, title = {Engaging the broader community in biodiversity research: The concept of the COMBER pilot project for divers in vibrant}, author = {C Arvanitidis and S Faulwetter and G Chatzigeorgiou and L Penev and O Bánki and T Dailianis and E Pafilis and M Kouratoras and E Chatzinikolaou and L Fanini and A Vasileiadou and C Pavloudi and P Vavilis and P Koulouri and C Dounas}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84856457337&doi=10.3897%2fzookeys.150.2149&partnerID=40&md5=48d27ff65c2def3588c3e0f3a8b72a92}, doi = {10.3897/zookeys.150.2149}, issn = {13132989}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {ZooKeys}, volume = {150}, pages = {211--229}, abstract = {This paper discusses the design and implementation of a citizen science pilot project, COMBER (Citizens' Network for the Observation of Marine Biodiv ERsity, http://www.comber.hcmr.gr, which has been initiated under the Vi BRANT EU e-infrastructure. It is designed and implemented for divers and snorkelers who are interested in participating in marine biodiversity citizen science projects. It shows the necessity of engaging the broader community in the marine biodiversity monitoring and research projects, networks and initiatives. It analyses the stakeholders, the industry and the relevant markets involved in diving activities and their potential to sustain these activities. The principles, including data policy and rewards for the participating divers through their own data, upon which this project is based are thoroughly discussed. The results of the users analysis and lessons learned so far are presented. Future plans include promotion, links with citizen science web developments, data publishing tools, and development of new scientific hypotheses to be tested by the data collected so far.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper discusses the design and implementation of a citizen science pilot project, COMBER (Citizens' Network for the Observation of Marine Biodiv ERsity, http://www.comber.hcmr.gr, which has been initiated under the Vi BRANT EU e-infrastructure. It is designed and implemented for divers and snorkelers who are interested in participating in marine biodiversity citizen science projects. It shows the necessity of engaging the broader community in the marine biodiversity monitoring and research projects, networks and initiatives. It analyses the stakeholders, the industry and the relevant markets involved in diving activities and their potential to sustain these activities. The principles, including data policy and rewards for the participating divers through their own data, upon which this project is based are thoroughly discussed. The results of the users analysis and lessons learned so far are presented. Future plans include promotion, links with citizen science web developments, data publishing tools, and development of new scientific hypotheses to be tested by the data collected so far. |
Dounas, C; Koulouri, P Mediterranean Coastal Fishes: A snorkeler’s field guide Book Kaleidoskopio-BIOWATCH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 2011. @book{dounas_mediterranean_2011, title = {Mediterranean Coastal Fishes: A snorkeler’s field guide}, author = {C Dounas and P Koulouri}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, publisher = {Kaleidoskopio-BIOWATCH}, address = {Heraklion, Crete, Greece}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {book} } |
2010 |
Dounas, C; Koutsoubas, D; Salomidi, M; Koulouri, P; Gerovasileiou, V; Sini, M Distribution and Fisheries of the red coral Corallium rubrum (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Greek Seas: an overview Incollection Bussoletti, E; Cottingham, D; Bruckner, A; Roberts, G; Sandulli, R (Ed.): Red Coral Science, Management, and Trade: Lessons from the Mediterranean, (CRCP-13), pp. 106–114, NOAA, 2010. @incollection{dounas_distribution_2010, title = {Distribution and Fisheries of the red coral Corallium rubrum (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Greek Seas: an overview}, author = {C Dounas and D Koutsoubas and M Salomidi and P Koulouri and V Gerovasileiou and M Sini}, editor = {E Bussoletti and D Cottingham and A Bruckner and G Roberts and R Sandulli}, url = {http://www.google.gr/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CFUQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marescienza.it%2Findex.php%3Foption%3Dcom_docman%26task%3Ddoc_download%26gid%3D25%26Itemid%3D32&ei=DZ6-TZi6FtCcOrnovcYF&usg=AFQjCNHYzcaFbY1SRoTN-UABRz62GfoCSQ}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, booktitle = {Red Coral Science, Management, and Trade: Lessons from the Mediterranean}, number = {CRCP-13}, pages = {106--114}, publisher = {NOAA}, series = {NOAA Technical Memorandum}, abstract = {Information, both on the spatial and vertical distribution of Corallium rubrum and its fisheries status in the Greek Seas, is reported in this paper, along with problems related to the conservation and sustainable management of this renewable biological resource. Although fisheries of red coral stocks in Greece have been regulated according to a national rotating harvesting system since 1994, the difficulties experienced by both local and central authorities in confronting the illegal fishing of red corals in closed areas may have resulted in a decrease of the local populations. Available data show that in many areas the shallow water red coral stocks (up to 60 m) are now almost depleted. The observed evidence for the decline of red coral stocks in areas only recently opened up to exploitation is a clear indication that fishing (most probably by using illegal dragging gears) was carried out in these areas throughout the closed period. As an attempt to safeguard stock conservation, it is strongly recommended that an international research programme be set up, aiming at investigating the spatial and vertical distribution as well as the population structure of red coral in the Greek Seas, along with the enforcement of supplementary measures that will improve the effectiveness of the rotating harvesting scheme.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {incollection} } Information, both on the spatial and vertical distribution of Corallium rubrum and its fisheries status in the Greek Seas, is reported in this paper, along with problems related to the conservation and sustainable management of this renewable biological resource. Although fisheries of red coral stocks in Greece have been regulated according to a national rotating harvesting system since 1994, the difficulties experienced by both local and central authorities in confronting the illegal fishing of red corals in closed areas may have resulted in a decrease of the local populations. Available data show that in many areas the shallow water red coral stocks (up to 60 m) are now almost depleted. The observed evidence for the decline of red coral stocks in areas only recently opened up to exploitation is a clear indication that fishing (most probably by using illegal dragging gears) was carried out in these areas throughout the closed period. As an attempt to safeguard stock conservation, it is strongly recommended that an international research programme be set up, aiming at investigating the spatial and vertical distribution as well as the population structure of red coral in the Greek Seas, along with the enforcement of supplementary measures that will improve the effectiveness of the rotating harvesting scheme. |
2009 |
Poulos, S E; Dounas, C G; Alexandrakis, G; Koulouri, P; Drakopoulos, P Trace metal distribution in sediments of northern continental shelf of Crete Island, Eastern Mediterranean Journal Article Environmental Geology, 58 (4), pp. 843–857, 2009, ISSN: 09430105. @article{poulos_trace_2009, title = {Trace metal distribution in sediments of northern continental shelf of Crete Island, Eastern Mediterranean}, author = {S E Poulos and C G Dounas and G Alexandrakis and P Koulouri and P Drakopoulos}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-70349977828&doi=10.1007%2fs00254-008-1560-1&partnerID=40&md5=a02cba4a84ee83b936e7c8f46034715c}, doi = {10.1007/s00254-008-1560-1}, issn = {09430105}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {Environmental Geology}, volume = {58}, number = {4}, pages = {843--857}, abstract = {The present study investigates the distribution of trace metals (Zn, Hg, Cd, Cu, and Pb), as indicators of pollution, in the surficial offshore shelf sediments along the northern coast of Heraklion Prefecture (Crete, Mediterranean Sea). The concentrations and the spatial distribution of the different trace metals, in relation to the sedimentological characteristics and the water circulation pattern of the entire continental shelf, are associated with human inshore sources of pollutants located along the coastline of the study area. Although the trace metal concentrations measured are higher than the background values, they are not considered to be dangerous to human health, as they are lower than the standard values given by the World Health Organisation, with only a few localised exceptions. Furthermore, results reveal the important role of local hydrodynamism that moves fine-grained material and associated trace metals offshore (seawards to wave breaking zone) and then transports them eastwards by entrapping them in the prevailing offshore shelf-water circulation. © Springer-Verlag 2008.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The present study investigates the distribution of trace metals (Zn, Hg, Cd, Cu, and Pb), as indicators of pollution, in the surficial offshore shelf sediments along the northern coast of Heraklion Prefecture (Crete, Mediterranean Sea). The concentrations and the spatial distribution of the different trace metals, in relation to the sedimentological characteristics and the water circulation pattern of the entire continental shelf, are associated with human inshore sources of pollutants located along the coastline of the study area. Although the trace metal concentrations measured are higher than the background values, they are not considered to be dangerous to human health, as they are lower than the standard values given by the World Health Organisation, with only a few localised exceptions. Furthermore, results reveal the important role of local hydrodynamism that moves fine-grained material and associated trace metals offshore (seawards to wave breaking zone) and then transports them eastwards by entrapping them in the prevailing offshore shelf-water circulation. © Springer-Verlag 2008. |
Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Radin, F; Eleftheriou, A Journal of Plankton Research, 31 (7), pp. 753–762, 2009, ISSN: 01427873. @article{koulouri_near-bottom_2009, title = {Near-bottom zooplankton in the continental shelf and upper slope of Heraklion Bay (Crete, Greece, Eastern Mediterranean): Observations on vertical distribution patterns}, author = {P Koulouri and C Dounas and F Radin and A Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-71949108098&doi=10.1093%2fplankt%2ffbp023&partnerID=40&md5=6709d309388da3aa69f40df0ded21fb4}, doi = {10.1093/plankt/fbp023}, issn = {01427873}, year = {2009}, date = {2009-01-01}, journal = {Journal of Plankton Research}, volume = {31}, number = {7}, pages = {753--762}, abstract = {Near-bottom zooplankton sampled by a newly developed hyperbenthic sledge (TTSS2) on the continental shelf (50-200 m) and upper slope (300 m) of Heraklion Bay (Crete, Eastern Mediterranean) consisted of both meso- and macro-zooplankton. Meso-zooplankton was composed mainly of calanoid copepods and crustacean larvae, while macro-zooplankton consisted almost exclusively of chaetognaths. Results revealed that near-bottom zooplankton is found in very high densities close to the seabed and especially on or just a few centimetres above the sediment surface. Furthermore, near-bottom zooplankton abundance was significantly higher during the night than during the day implying that the performance of "reversed" diel vertical migration by these animals is probably due to the presence of predators that use tactile stimuli, rather than vision, to locate prey.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Near-bottom zooplankton sampled by a newly developed hyperbenthic sledge (TTSS2) on the continental shelf (50-200 m) and upper slope (300 m) of Heraklion Bay (Crete, Eastern Mediterranean) consisted of both meso- and macro-zooplankton. Meso-zooplankton was composed mainly of calanoid copepods and crustacean larvae, while macro-zooplankton consisted almost exclusively of chaetognaths. Results revealed that near-bottom zooplankton is found in very high densities close to the seabed and especially on or just a few centimetres above the sediment surface. Furthermore, near-bottom zooplankton abundance was significantly higher during the night than during the day implying that the performance of "reversed" diel vertical migration by these animals is probably due to the presence of predators that use tactile stimuli, rather than vision, to locate prey. |
2008 |
Evagelopoulos, A; Koutsoubas, D; Basset, A; Pinna, M; Dimitriadis, C; Sangiorgio, F; Barbone, E; Maidanou, M; Koulouri, P; Dounas, C Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems Journal Article Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 18 (SUPPL. 1), pp. S118–S134, 2008, ISSN: 10527613. @article{evagelopoulos_spatial_2008, title = {Spatial and seasonal variability of the macrobenthic fauna in Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems}, author = {A Evagelopoulos and D Koutsoubas and A Basset and M Pinna and C Dimitriadis and F Sangiorgio and E Barbone and M Maidanou and P Koulouri and C Dounas}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-51649085059&doi=10.1002%2faqc.948&partnerID=40&md5=2d6b0577f768f6285a7baa5eb59d9b55}, doi = {10.1002/aqc.948}, issn = {10527613}, year = {2008}, date = {2008-01-01}, journal = {Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems}, volume = {18}, number = {SUPPL. 1}, pages = {S118--S134}, abstract = {1. Solar saltworks are man-made systems for the production of salt and are characterized by high habitat heterogeneity owing to the existence of a strong salinity/confinement gradient. Although solar saltworks are considered to be artificial systems, they are also coastal aquatic ecosystems sharing common characteristics with natural transitional waters ecosystems, which are of special interest to the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). 2. Spatial and seasonal distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in relation to the abiotic environment of two Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems were assessed in this study. The spatial distribution investigated in this study ranged from the regional scale (Kalloni Saltworks, NE Aegean and Margherita di Savoia Saltworks, S. Adriatic) down to a local scale of 100s of metres in each ecosystem. 3. The macrobenthic community was variable at most spatial and seasonal scales examined in this study: spatial variability at the regional level was greater than seasonal variability within ecosystems and spatial variability among the salinity/confinement gradient levels was greater than within-level variability. 4. The abiotic environment, in both its spatial and seasonal aspects, was found to be crucial in determining the macrobenthic community structure. Biotic factors such as the life cycle of key species, the inter-specific competition as well as dispersion/colonization/extinction processes were also found to play an important role in structuring the macrobenthic fauna both in space and time. 5. A strong similarity of the macroinvertebrate faunal composition and community structure of the lower salinity ponds of solar saltworks with that of natural transitional waters ecosystems was observed. Therefore, solar saltworks ecosystems can be considered as important sites of study for the purposes of the Water Framework Directive. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } 1. Solar saltworks are man-made systems for the production of salt and are characterized by high habitat heterogeneity owing to the existence of a strong salinity/confinement gradient. Although solar saltworks are considered to be artificial systems, they are also coastal aquatic ecosystems sharing common characteristics with natural transitional waters ecosystems, which are of special interest to the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). 2. Spatial and seasonal distribution of macrobenthic invertebrates in relation to the abiotic environment of two Mediterranean solar saltworks ecosystems were assessed in this study. The spatial distribution investigated in this study ranged from the regional scale (Kalloni Saltworks, NE Aegean and Margherita di Savoia Saltworks, S. Adriatic) down to a local scale of 100s of metres in each ecosystem. 3. The macrobenthic community was variable at most spatial and seasonal scales examined in this study: spatial variability at the regional level was greater than seasonal variability within ecosystems and spatial variability among the salinity/confinement gradient levels was greater than within-level variability. 4. The abiotic environment, in both its spatial and seasonal aspects, was found to be crucial in determining the macrobenthic community structure. Biotic factors such as the life cycle of key species, the inter-specific competition as well as dispersion/colonization/extinction processes were also found to play an important role in structuring the macrobenthic fauna both in space and time. 5. A strong similarity of the macroinvertebrate faunal composition and community structure of the lower salinity ponds of solar saltworks with that of natural transitional waters ecosystems was observed. Therefore, solar saltworks ecosystems can be considered as important sites of study for the purposes of the Water Framework Directive. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
2007 |
Dounas, C; Davies, I; Triantafyllou, G; Koulouri, P; Petihakis, G; Arvanitidis, C; Sourlatzis, G; Eleftheriou, A Large-scale impacts of bottom trawling on shelf primary productivity Journal Article Continental Shelf Research, 27 (17), pp. 2198–2210, 2007, ISSN: 02784343. @article{dounas_large-scale_2007, title = {Large-scale impacts of bottom trawling on shelf primary productivity}, author = {C Dounas and I Davies and G Triantafyllou and P Koulouri and G Petihakis and C Arvanitidis and G Sourlatzis and A Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34648836863&doi=10.1016%2fj.csr.2007.05.006&partnerID=40&md5=a703ee6ad51b8813b094665c60804525}, doi = {10.1016/j.csr.2007.05.006}, issn = {02784343}, year = {2007}, date = {2007-01-01}, journal = {Continental Shelf Research}, volume = {27}, number = {17}, pages = {2198--2210}, abstract = {Disturbance of the seabed resulting from bottom trawling affects ecosystem processes, such as the rate and magnitude of nutrient regeneration. The potential responses of the plankton community arising from such effects can be modelled, provided that reliable data on the effects on nutrient fluxes are available. In a north Cretan outer continental shelf and upper slope fishing ground (Heraklion Bay, Crete, Eastern Mediterranean) we applied a new field instrument which can simulate the passage of trawl groundropes across the sea floor and made direct seasonal measurements of the rate of dissolved and particulate nutrient releases resulting from seabed disturbance. These observational data were then integrated in a 3D ecosystem model. Results revealed that bottom trawling may trigger off considerable productivity pulses, in addition to pulses from the natural seasonal cycle. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Disturbance of the seabed resulting from bottom trawling affects ecosystem processes, such as the rate and magnitude of nutrient regeneration. The potential responses of the plankton community arising from such effects can be modelled, provided that reliable data on the effects on nutrient fluxes are available. In a north Cretan outer continental shelf and upper slope fishing ground (Heraklion Bay, Crete, Eastern Mediterranean) we applied a new field instrument which can simulate the passage of trawl groundropes across the sea floor and made direct seasonal measurements of the rate of dissolved and particulate nutrient releases resulting from seabed disturbance. These observational data were then integrated in a 3D ecosystem model. Results revealed that bottom trawling may trigger off considerable productivity pulses, in addition to pulses from the natural seasonal cycle. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
2006 |
Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Arvanitidis, C; Koutsoubas, D; Eleftheriou, A Molluscan diversity along a Mediterranean soft bottom sublittoral ecotone Journal Article Scientia Marina, 70 (4), pp. 573–583, 2006, ISSN: 02148358, (Publisher: CSIC Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas 2). @article{koulouri_molluscan_2006, title = {Molluscan diversity along a Mediterranean soft bottom sublittoral ecotone}, author = {P Koulouri and C Dounas and C Arvanitidis and D Koutsoubas and A Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33846020553&doi=10.3989%2fscimar.2006.70n4573&partnerID=40&md5=7281e64db760bd5bee1e6b6611feef33}, doi = {10.3989/scimar.2006.70n4573}, issn = {02148358}, year = {2006}, date = {2006-01-01}, journal = {Scientia Marina}, volume = {70}, number = {4}, pages = {573--583}, abstract = {Molluscan diversity associated with sublittoral soft-bottoms was studied in Heraklion Bay as part of a long-term multidisciplinary research programme in the coastal environment of northern Crete (eastern Mediterranean). Quantitative benthic samples were collected in a pilot survey from a grid of 28 stations, followed by a seasonal sampling carried out over a seven- station transect located from 10 to 40 m depth. Univariate and multivariate analyses indicated the presence of a clear zonation along the depth gradient for the molluscan fauna and three main associations were identified in bathymetric zones parallel to the coastline. The structure of the local molluscan communities revealed the existence of an extended transition zone (ecotone) between a shallow sandy association and a deeper muddy one and a functional pattern, based on the feeding guilds, was evident along the environmental gradient. Application of graphical techniques, by using molluscan taxocoenosis, indicated a rather naturally disturbed habitat. Beta-diversity measures indicated different seasonal community adaptations to the prevailing environmental conditions. Results derived from this study revealed that beta-diversity may be a good descriptor for the assessment of the strength and breadth of sublittoral transition zones along environmental gradients.}, note = {Publisher: CSIC Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas 2}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Molluscan diversity associated with sublittoral soft-bottoms was studied in Heraklion Bay as part of a long-term multidisciplinary research programme in the coastal environment of northern Crete (eastern Mediterranean). Quantitative benthic samples were collected in a pilot survey from a grid of 28 stations, followed by a seasonal sampling carried out over a seven- station transect located from 10 to 40 m depth. Univariate and multivariate analyses indicated the presence of a clear zonation along the depth gradient for the molluscan fauna and three main associations were identified in bathymetric zones parallel to the coastline. The structure of the local molluscan communities revealed the existence of an extended transition zone (ecotone) between a shallow sandy association and a deeper muddy one and a functional pattern, based on the feeding guilds, was evident along the environmental gradient. Application of graphical techniques, by using molluscan taxocoenosis, indicated a rather naturally disturbed habitat. Beta-diversity measures indicated different seasonal community adaptations to the prevailing environmental conditions. Results derived from this study revealed that beta-diversity may be a good descriptor for the assessment of the strength and breadth of sublittoral transition zones along environmental gradients. |
2005 |
Arvanitidis, C; Chatzigeorgiou, G; Koutsoubas, D; Kevrekidis, T; Dounas, C; Eleftheriou, A; Koulouri, P; Mogias, A Estimating lagoonal biodiversity in Greece: Comparison of rapid assessment techniques Journal Article Helgoland Marine Research, 59 (3), pp. 177–186, 2005, ISSN: 1438387X. @article{arvanitidis_estimating_2005, title = {Estimating lagoonal biodiversity in Greece: Comparison of rapid assessment techniques}, author = {C Arvanitidis and G Chatzigeorgiou and D Koutsoubas and T Kevrekidis and C Dounas and A Eleftheriou and P Koulouri and A Mogias}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-24944557295&doi=10.1007%2fs10152-005-0216-8&partnerID=40&md5=b9d9a7372762c2833f2e6ea1c70d270e}, doi = {10.1007/s10152-005-0216-8}, issn = {1438387X}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {Helgoland Marine Research}, volume = {59}, number = {3}, pages = {177--186}, abstract = {An attempt is made to compare the results of different rapid biodiversity assessment techniques at the pan-Mediterranean, sectorial and local levels. A uniform multivariate pattern exists at the pan-Mediterranean and national (sectorial) levels: lagoons can be different when they host only a few species, but as species numbers increase, lagoons become homogenous in composition. Multivariate techniques cannot distinguish anthropogenically-impacted lagoons from those, which are naturally disturbed. In the pan-Mediterranean context it is the higher taxonomic levels, but in the national and local context it is the most abundant macrobenthic groups (polychaetes, molluscs and crustaceans) and meiobenthos which provide patterns closest to that derived from the species level. Taxonomic distinctness indices applied to polychaete and mollusc inventories provide meaningful results at most levels and scales of observation. These indices seem to be robust enough to discriminate anthropogenically impacted from naturally disturbed lagoons. © Springer-Verlag and AWI 2005.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } An attempt is made to compare the results of different rapid biodiversity assessment techniques at the pan-Mediterranean, sectorial and local levels. A uniform multivariate pattern exists at the pan-Mediterranean and national (sectorial) levels: lagoons can be different when they host only a few species, but as species numbers increase, lagoons become homogenous in composition. Multivariate techniques cannot distinguish anthropogenically-impacted lagoons from those, which are naturally disturbed. In the pan-Mediterranean context it is the higher taxonomic levels, but in the national and local context it is the most abundant macrobenthic groups (polychaetes, molluscs and crustaceans) and meiobenthos which provide patterns closest to that derived from the species level. Taxonomic distinctness indices applied to polychaete and mollusc inventories provide meaningful results at most levels and scales of observation. These indices seem to be robust enough to discriminate anthropogenically impacted from naturally disturbed lagoons. © Springer-Verlag and AWI 2005. |
Arvanitidis, C; Atzigeorgiou, G; Koutsoubas, D; Dounas, C; Eleftheriou, A; Koulouri, P Mediterranean lagoons revisited: Weakness and efficiency of the rapid biodiversity assessment techniques in a severely fluctuating environment Journal Article Biodiversity and Conservation, 14 (10), pp. 2347–2359, 2005, ISSN: 09603115. @article{arvanitidis_mediterranean_2005, title = {Mediterranean lagoons revisited: Weakness and efficiency of the rapid biodiversity assessment techniques in a severely fluctuating environment}, author = {C Arvanitidis and G Atzigeorgiou and D Koutsoubas and C Dounas and A Eleftheriou and P Koulouri}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-24944484401&doi=10.1007%2fs10531-004-1668-x&partnerID=40&md5=164959659412afbcf4b012e66162f526}, doi = {10.1007/s10531-004-1668-x}, issn = {09603115}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {Biodiversity and Conservation}, volume = {14}, number = {10}, pages = {2347--2359}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to test the performance of rapid biodiversity assessment techniques in the lagoonal environment at the pan-Mediterranean scale. The multivariate techniques can produce patterns of lagoonal biodiversity along the Mediterranean. Additionally, it is shown that the polychaete inventory can preferably be used rather than the aggregation of information at the family level for the purposes of rapid biodiversity assessment. These techniques, however, appear to be weak for the environmental assessment because they cannot detect differences between the naturally disturbed and the anthropogenically impacted lagoons. Both taxonomic distinctness indices are found to be robust in providing meaningful results for rapid biodiversity/environmental assessment when the crustacean inventory and the polychaete and molluscan ones are used for the estimation of the average taxonomic distinctness and of the variation in taxonomic distinctness values, correspondingly. Conversely, information on the distribution of the macrofaunal species to the Mediterranean lagoons appears to be inadequate for the needs of such rapid biodiversity assessment at a regional scale. It is suggested that information on ecological convergence of the macrofaunal species would probably provide biodiversity indices with additional power, at least in the lagoonal environment. © Springer 2005.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } The purpose of this paper is to test the performance of rapid biodiversity assessment techniques in the lagoonal environment at the pan-Mediterranean scale. The multivariate techniques can produce patterns of lagoonal biodiversity along the Mediterranean. Additionally, it is shown that the polychaete inventory can preferably be used rather than the aggregation of information at the family level for the purposes of rapid biodiversity assessment. These techniques, however, appear to be weak for the environmental assessment because they cannot detect differences between the naturally disturbed and the anthropogenically impacted lagoons. Both taxonomic distinctness indices are found to be robust in providing meaningful results for rapid biodiversity/environmental assessment when the crustacean inventory and the polychaete and molluscan ones are used for the estimation of the average taxonomic distinctness and of the variation in taxonomic distinctness values, correspondingly. Conversely, information on the distribution of the macrofaunal species to the Mediterranean lagoons appears to be inadequate for the needs of such rapid biodiversity assessment at a regional scale. It is suggested that information on ecological convergence of the macrofaunal species would probably provide biodiversity indices with additional power, at least in the lagoonal environment. © Springer 2005. |
Dounas, C; Davies, I; Hayes, P; Arvanitidis, C; Koulouri, P The effect of different types of otter trawl groundrope on benthic nutrient fluxes and sediment biogeochemistry Journal Article American Fisheries Society Symposium, 41 , pp. 539–544, 2005. @article{dounas_effect_2005, title = {The effect of different types of otter trawl groundrope on benthic nutrient fluxes and sediment biogeochemistry}, author = {C Dounas and I Davies and P Hayes and C Arvanitidis and P Koulouri}, url = {http://fisheries.org/shop/x54041xm}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {American Fisheries Society Symposium}, volume = {41}, pages = {539--544}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
Koulouri, P; Dounas, C; Eleftheriou, A Preliminary results on the effect of otter trawling on hyperbenthic communities in Heraklion Bay (Eastern Mediterranean, Cretan Sea) Journal Article American Fisheries Society Symposium, 41 , pp. 529–537, 2005. @article{koulouri_preliminary_2005, title = {Preliminary results on the effect of otter trawling on hyperbenthic communities in Heraklion Bay (Eastern Mediterranean, Cretan Sea)}, author = {P Koulouri and C Dounas and A Eleftheriou}, year = {2005}, date = {2005-01-01}, journal = {American Fisheries Society Symposium}, volume = {41}, pages = {529--537}, abstract = {Although the benthopelagic fish species are a focus of commercial exploitation, relatively little attention has been paid to the small-sized invertebrates (0.5-20mm) living on or very close to the seabed, thus inhabiting the same biotope, known as well as “hyperbenthos”. Recently interest in this faunal group has increased, as many demersal fish and epibenthic crustaceans have been found to feed on hyperbenthic animals, for at least part of their lives. Otter trawls, the most common gear used for demersal fishing, result in significant disturbance of the sediment-water interface. Animals that are disturbed by the passage of a trawl may become more available to predators and scavengers. We have been unable to find any reports of studies of the impacts of towed fishing gears, including otter trawls, on hyperbenthos. We studied these effects on the Mediterranean continental shelf in Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea), using a novel apparatus to simulate the contact of otter trawl groundrope with the sea bed. A modified three-level hyperbenthic sledge was used for collecting disturbed (groundrope present) and undisturbed (without groundrope) macrofaunal samples at a towing speed typical of the local commercial vessels. Observations were made in an area being actively fished, before and during the trawling season. The preliminary results reported here indicate that trawling causes significant changes in the structure of hyperbenthic communities.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Although the benthopelagic fish species are a focus of commercial exploitation, relatively little attention has been paid to the small-sized invertebrates (0.5-20mm) living on or very close to the seabed, thus inhabiting the same biotope, known as well as “hyperbenthos”. Recently interest in this faunal group has increased, as many demersal fish and epibenthic crustaceans have been found to feed on hyperbenthic animals, for at least part of their lives. Otter trawls, the most common gear used for demersal fishing, result in significant disturbance of the sediment-water interface. Animals that are disturbed by the passage of a trawl may become more available to predators and scavengers. We have been unable to find any reports of studies of the impacts of towed fishing gears, including otter trawls, on hyperbenthos. We studied these effects on the Mediterranean continental shelf in Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea), using a novel apparatus to simulate the contact of otter trawl groundrope with the sea bed. A modified three-level hyperbenthic sledge was used for collecting disturbed (groundrope present) and undisturbed (without groundrope) macrofaunal samples at a towing speed typical of the local commercial vessels. Observations were made in an area being actively fished, before and during the trawling season. The preliminary results reported here indicate that trawling causes significant changes in the structure of hyperbenthic communities. |
2003 |
Koulouri, P T; Dounas, C G; Eleftheriou, A S A new apparatus for the direct measurement of otter trawling effects on the epibenthic and hyperbenthic macrofauna Journal Article Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 83 (6), pp. 1363–1368, 2003, ISSN: 00253154. @article{koulouri_new_2003, title = {A new apparatus for the direct measurement of otter trawling effects on the epibenthic and hyperbenthic macrofauna}, author = {P T Koulouri and C G Dounas and A S Eleftheriou}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-1042267134&doi=10.1017%2fS0025315403008828&partnerID=40&md5=1086ff028266b8fe562a6160f8f82091}, doi = {10.1017/S0025315403008828}, issn = {00253154}, year = {2003}, date = {2003-01-01}, journal = {Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom}, volume = {83}, number = {6}, pages = {1363--1368}, abstract = {A towed trawl simulator sledge (TTSS2) for collecting quantitatively small macrobenthic animals disturbed by the passage of otter trawl groundrope typical of the local fishery is described and illustrated. The TTSS2 was towed from a surface vessel at a speed within the range of commercial trawls, incorporating three sampling nets that open and close by means of an electro-mechanical system. An odometer in contact with the seabed provided a continuous record of the trawled ground. The degree of efficiency of the TTSS2 - by means of the attached groundrope that stirs up the surface of the bottom ahead of the nets -was tested in the northern continental shelf of Crete (eastern Mediterranean). Additional trials with a much heavier groundropc were also performed. Analysis and comparison of TTSS2 samples with endobenthic, hyperbenthic and planktonic samples collected by means of conventional sampling gears indicate the presence of a well-defined and distinct fauna in the plume of resuspended sediment behind the groundrope.}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } A towed trawl simulator sledge (TTSS2) for collecting quantitatively small macrobenthic animals disturbed by the passage of otter trawl groundrope typical of the local fishery is described and illustrated. The TTSS2 was towed from a surface vessel at a speed within the range of commercial trawls, incorporating three sampling nets that open and close by means of an electro-mechanical system. An odometer in contact with the seabed provided a continuous record of the trawled ground. The degree of efficiency of the TTSS2 - by means of the attached groundrope that stirs up the surface of the bottom ahead of the nets -was tested in the northern continental shelf of Crete (eastern Mediterranean). Additional trials with a much heavier groundropc were also performed. Analysis and comparison of TTSS2 samples with endobenthic, hyperbenthic and planktonic samples collected by means of conventional sampling gears indicate the presence of a well-defined and distinct fauna in the plume of resuspended sediment behind the groundrope. |
2002 |
Koulouri, P Preliminary study of hyperbenthos in Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea) Journal Article Biomare Newsletter, pp. 12, 2002, (Publisher: Ecological Consultancy Services (Ecoserve) Ltd). @article{koulouri_preliminary_2002, title = {Preliminary study of hyperbenthos in Heraklion Bay (Cretan Sea)}, author = {P Koulouri}, url = {http://www.biomareweb.org/3.6.html}, year = {2002}, date = {2002-01-01}, journal = {Biomare Newsletter}, pages = {12}, note = {Publisher: Ecological Consultancy Services (Ecoserve) Ltd}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |
2000 |
Dounas, C; Arvanitidis, C; Koulouri, P Artificial reefs as a management tool for the delineation, protection and enhancement of coastal ecosystems Journal Article Fishing News, 228 , pp. 94–96 (In Greek), 2000. @article{dounas_artificial_2000, title = {Artificial reefs as a management tool for the delineation, protection and enhancement of coastal ecosystems}, author = {C Dounas and C Arvanitidis and P Koulouri}, year = {2000}, date = {2000-01-01}, journal = {Fishing News}, volume = {228}, pages = {94--96 (In Greek)}, keywords = {}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } |