Oceanographic characteristics of the Adriatic Sea – Support to secondary HAOP spread through natural dispersal. (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kraus, Romina; Grilli, Federica; Supić, Nastjenjka; Janeković, Ivica; Brailo, Marina; Cara, Magdalena; Cetinić, Ana Bratoš; Campanelli, Alessandra; Cozzi, Stefano; D'Adamo, Raffaele; Djakovac, Tamara; Dutour-Sikirić, Mathieu; Flander-Putrle, Vesna; Francé, Janja; Joksimović, Danijela; Klun, Katja; Kolitari, Jerina; Kralj, Martina; Kušpilić, Grozdan; Marini, Mauro; Matić, Frano; Mikuš, Josip; Ninčević-Gladan, Živana; Pansera, Marco; Pećarević, Marijana; Precali, Robert; Prusina, Ivana; Relitti, Federica; Santucci, Angela; Specchiulli, Antonietta; Škalic, Denis;
• Is Part Of: Marine pollution bulletin. Volume 147(2019)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Adriatic Sea -- Ballast water -- Port -- Non-indigenous species -- Harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens -- BALMAS; Marine pollution -- Periodicals; Marine Biology -- Periodicals; Water Pollution -- Periodicals; Mer -- Pollution -- Périodiques; Publications périodiques; Pollution des mers; Lutte antipollution; Electronic journals; 363.7394
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.10.062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-326X

Abstract

Abstract: Vessels, specifically ballast water and hull fouling, are a major vector for the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) in European seas. The Mediterranean is one of the world's marine regions where their invasion is heaviest. The shallow Adriatic basin is a highly sensitive area that is already experiencing its consequences. The secondary spread of NIS over a wider area through natural dispersion is a complex process that depends on a wide range of oceanographic factors. This work analysed the dataset of the BALMAS project, in whose framework twelve ports in the Adriatic Sea were subjected to a Port Baseline Survey (PBS), to estimate the natural spread of NIS organisms from their port of arrival to the wider Adriatic basin. Its findings indicate that the prevailing water circulation patterns facilitate the natural dispersal of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP). Highlights: Data on abiotic parameters were gathered in 12 Adriatic ports. Seasonal Adriatic circulation patterns were modelled. The seasonal circulation patterns from each port towards the open sea were modelled. The barrier effect between port and adjacent open sea was analysed. Possible scenarios for secondary HAOP spread from the 12 ports are described.