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Monitoring Gelatinous Zooplankton and its dynamics in the eastern Adriatic (2018-2023)

  • Andrea Budiša
  • Neven Iveša
  • Petra Burić
  • Gioconda Millotti
  • Moira Buršić
  • Emina Pustijanac
  • Ante Žunec
  • Ines Kovačić
  • Mauro Štifanić
  • Nataly Milovan
  • Paolo Paliaga

Gelatinous zooplankton, widespread in pelagic environments, pose a challenge for surveillance due to their delicate, see-through bodies. Their presence often seems irregular, with fluctuating populations occasionally forming dense swarms. These efficient and non-selective feeders compete with fish for resources, and their abundant proliferation can alter the marine food web and result in ecosystem degradation. Hence, monitoring gelatinous zooplankton is crucial. In this study, we document their encounters over six years along the northeastern Adriatic coast, an important spawning area for small pelagic fish now experiencing frequent gelatinous zooplankton blooms. We compare findings from the north to those in the southern Adriatic. Continuous monitoring revealed that the invasive ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, predominantly present in the northern basin, significantly altered the taxonomic composition, temporal occurrence, and intensity of gelatinous zooplankton blooms, shifting dominance from native to introduced species.

  • Keywords:
  • Eastern Adriatic,
  • Gelatinous zooplankton,
  • Istrian coast,
  • Monitoring,
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Andrea Budiša

NIOO-KNAW, Netherlands - ORCID: 0000-0002-4189-7841

Neven Iveša

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0001-8933-7475

Petra Burić

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0002-4075-3934

Gioconda Millotti

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0009-0009-2759-4850

Moira Buršić

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0002-6591-3017

Emina Pustijanac

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0001-9924-9364

Ante Žunec

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0009-0004-4682-5996

Ines Kovačić

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0001-8929-1614

Mauro Štifanić

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0002-5412-0644

Nataly Milovan

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID:

Paolo Paliaga

University of Pula, Croatia - ORCID: 0000-0003-2189-3154

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Monitoring Gelatinous Zooplankton and its dynamics in the eastern Adriatic (2018-2023)

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Andrea Budiša, Neven Iveša, Petra Burić, Gioconda Millotti, Moira Buršić, Emina Pustijanac, Ante Žunec, Ines Kovačić, Mauro Štifanić, Nataly Milovan, Paolo Paliaga

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Tenth International Symposium Monitoring of Mediterranean Coastal Areas: Problems and Measurement Techniques

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Livorno (Italy) 11th-13th June 2024

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