Conferences
Participation in Conferences (Oral presentations and posters)

Abu Alhaija, R., Lange, M .A., Jimenez, C., Evriviadou, M. The advancements and future expectations of the Mediterranean Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) survey. Annual Board of Governance meeting of the Global Alliance for CPR Surveys 2013, Plymouth, UK. 29 September 2013.

Abu Alhaija, R., C. Jimen ez, J. Sciare, L. Mortier, A. Delpech, M. Lange. Initiating a Mediterranean Continuous Pl ankton Recorder network. MISTRALS Internationa l Conference, Marseille, France, October 2015.

Anagnostou M. N., et al. Monitoring physical and anthropogenic am bient noise in Mediterranean Sea using U nderwater Passive Aquatic Listener on mo ored observatories. Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 27-30 January, 2014, Athens, Greece.

Bosse, P T estor, L M ortier, L Houpert. Observations of anticyclonic and cyclonic Subthermocline Submesoscale Coherent Vortices: a case study in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea. EGU General Assembly, 02 May 2014.

Aracri S., K. Schroeder, J. Chiggiato, M. Borghini, G. M. Luna, C. Trees, A. Alv arez, B. M ourre, P. Testor, A. Bosse. Ligurian Sea water masses and circulation over one year of intense sampling prog rams. Nov 2012-Aug 2013. 7th HyMeX conference, Cassis, France. 10 October 2013.

Angel, D.L. Now you see them, now you don’t” – the need for 3-dimensional observational and monitoring tools” for marine jellyfish. PERSEUS International Workshop Coming to grips with the jellyfish phenomenon in the Southern European and other Seas: research to the rescue of coastal managers, March 2016.

Bosse, P. Testor, G. Legland, L. Mortier, L. Houpert, L. Prieur. Vertical velocities associated with deep open-ocean convection in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea as indirectly observed b y gliders . EGU General Assembly 02 May 2014.

Cianelli D., D' Alelio D., Falco P., Ribe ra d'Alcalà M., Zambianchi E. Backward reconstruction of plankton sour ces in the Gulf of Naples. EGU General Assembly 2015 , 17 April 2015.

D'Alelio D., Libralato S., Ribera d'Alca là M. Beyond the 'green-blue swing': are plank ton food-webs resilient to oligotrophication in coastal waters? 2nd International Ocean Research Confere nce Barcelona, 21 November 2014.

D'Alelio D., Libralato S., Ribera d'Alca là M. Evidence of plasticity in planktonic foo d-webs: an analysis of possible drivers and biogeochemical implications. ASLO Meeting Granada, February 2015.

Darmon G., F. Claro, C. M iaud, F. G algani. Developing a Good Environmental Status for Sea turtles in the Mediterranean Sea. 35th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Dalaman, Mugl a-Turkey, 25 April 2014.

Deyanova D., D. Berov, V. Karamfilov. Seagrass Habitats Distribution and Ecolo gical State Along the Southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Marine research Horyzon 2020, 20 September 2015.

Dzhembekov a, N., Moncheva, S. Relationship between some environmental factors and the abundance and distribution of potentially toxic Pseudo-nitzschia spec ies along the Bulgarian Black sea coast. Proceedings of the third student scientific c onference “Ecology and Environment", 27 May 2015.

Georgieva I., Karamfilov.V. Daskalov, G. Retrospective assessment of the ecological status of shallow coastal waters based on chlorophyll-a long-term monitoring data. International Conference MARES2020, 20 September 2015.

Gorelli G. Presentation of the stock assessment for the deep-sea red shrimp Aristeus antennatus in the Northwest Mediterranean Sea. GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) working group on stock assessment of demersal species, 28 November 2015

Guillén J., L. Arín, M. E strada, J. Sala t, P. Puig, A. Palanques, J. Pascual Coastal hydrographic signatures of heat waves and extreme events of dense water formation during 2002-2012 (Barcelona, N W Mediterranean). International Symposium CLIMATE-ES 2015 - Progress on climate change detect ion and projections over Spain since the findings of the IPCC AR5 Report, 13 March 2015.

J. Staneva, Y. He, E. Yakushev and E. Stanev. The Black Sea Biogeochemistry: Its Temporal and Spatial Variability. Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 27-30 January, 2014, Athens, Greece.

Juan-Díaz X., S. Paradis, P. Masqué, P. Puig, G. G orelli, J.B Company. Enhanced impact of fish-trawling in sediment accumulation rates in the deep sea in the last decade: the case of the Foix Cany on, NW Mediterranean. ASLO Meeting Granada 2015, February 2015.

Klayn S. & V. Karamfilov. Diversity of macrozoobenthos from Zoster a spp. meadows in Sozopol Bay (south-western Black Sea, Bulgaria). Marine research Horyzon 2020, 20 September 2015.

Klayn S. & V. Karamfilov. Evaluating the ecological state of shallow coastal habitats in the SouthWestern Black Sea (Sozopol Bay, Bulgaria): level of agreement of different macrobenthic indices. 4th Black Sea Scientific Conference ‘Black Sea - Challenges Towards Good Enviro nmental Status’, 31 October 2013.

Klayn S., Georgieva I., Karamfilov V. Macrozoobenthic community state along an eutrophication gradient in Burgas Bay (southwestern Black Sea). 2nd International Ocean Research Conference Barcelona, IOC, 21 November 2014.

Klayn, S., Deyanova, D., Vasilev, V., Karamfilov, V. Effect of seagrass meadows (Zostera spp.) on the structure, abundance and diversity of macrozoobenthic communities in Sozopol Bay, south-western Black Sea coast (Bulgaria). Proceedings of the Seminar of Ecology – 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria, 26 April 2013.

Kušpilic G., J. Luši, V. Milun, J. Mandic,. Ž. Nincevi# Gladan, N. Krustulovic,. M. Šolic, M. M arijanovic Rajcic, D. Šurmanovic, D. González -Fernández, G. Hanke, G. Mariani, S. Tavazzi, G. Suurkuusk and J. Tronczynski. Temporal changes of chemical and biologi cal properties of Kaštela Bay. Proceedings of the 6th Croatian Water Co nference, 20-23 May 2015, Opatija, Croatia.

Lardi P., Gerakaris V., Panayotidis P.,Danielidis D. B. & E conomou-Amilli Study of the morphological and structural features of the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa (Ucria) Ascherson in an embayment of the Aegean Sea (Saronikos Gulf, Greece). 11th Symposium Oceanography & Fisheries, Lesvos, May 2015.

Lazar L, B oicenco L. , Beken C, Moncheva S., Shtereva G. The eutrophication status of the Western Black Sea – a step towards GES assessment. Integrated Marine Research in the Medite rranea n and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 December 2015.

Lazar L., Boicenco L., Beken C., Dzhurova B., Moncheva S., Vasiliu D Western Black Sea eutrophication status According to Black Sea Eutrophication AS essment Tool Black sea ecosystem and sustainable ma nagement of maritime activities". Protection of the Black sea ecosystem and sustainable management of maritime activities", BEAST. Int. Conference, 31 October 2015.

M Milanova, E. Peneva, and E. Stanev. A combined use of altimeter and Argo data to study the mesoscale variability of the B lack Sea circulation. EGU General Assembly, 2 May 2014.

Ioakeimidis C., Fotopoulo u K.N., Karapanagioti H.K., Geraga M., Zeri C., Papathanassi ou E., Galgani F., Papatheodorou. Plastic Bottles: A first indication about the ir lifetime in the marine environment. Int. Conf. “In the Wake of Plastics”, Venice, Italy. DeFishGear Project, 15 October 2015.

Ioakeimidis C., Zeri C., Kaberi H., Streftaris N., Antoniadis K., Papathana ssiou E., Papatheodorou G. Occurrence of benthic marine litter in the Eastern Mediterranean: A preliminary Assessment. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40: 309 CIESM, Marseille, France, 1 November 2013.

Ioakeimidis C., Zeri C., Kaberi H., Streftaris N., Antoniadis K., Papathanassiou E., Papatheodorou G. Presence of benthic marine litter in the east ern Mediterranean: Preliminary Results. 1st Int. U.O.C.-B.EN. A. Conf., Constanta, Romania, B.EN.A., 23 June 2013.

Ioakeimidis C., Zeri C., Kaberi H., Streftaris N., Antoniadis K., Papathanassiou E., Papatheodorou G., 2013. Assessment of benthic marine litter in the Eastern Mediterranean: Saronikos Gulf (GR), Patraikos Gulf (GR), Limassol Gulf (CY). Int. Conf. Prevention & Management of Marine Litter in European Seas”, Berlin, G ermany. The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation a nd Nuclear Safety (B MU) and the European Commission DG Environment, 12 April 2013.

Ioakeimidis C., Zeri C., Kaberi H., Papatheodorou G. An integrated monitoring of marine litter in Eastern Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece., 30 January 2014.

Kaberi H., Simboura N., Tsangaris C., Zeri C., Kar ageorgis A.J., Hatzianestis J. , Prifti E., Ro usselaki E., Michalopoulo s P.A., Pa vlidou A., Reizopoulou S., Streftaris N., Ioakeimidis C., Apostolaki E., Vizzini S., Santinelli V. Pollution status of the seafloor of Saro nikos Gulf. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakech, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Ioakeimidis C., Papatheod orou G., F ermeli G., Papathanassiou E. Educational Cruises Using Research Vessels: A Way to Deliver Environmental Awareness and Education. EMSEA Conf., 28 Sept.-1 Oct., Crete, Gr eece

Fermeli G., Papathanasiou M., Ermidou E., Streftaris N., Ioakeimi dis C., Gi annoudi L., Antonopoulou Z., Guntro michos K., Iosifidou M., Kalogerakou A., Kanakidi M., Karamp inis T., M akridou T., Mitropoulou E., Ntrinia A., Tekatoglou D. Perseus@school- An international school network, on sea key thematic areas, insp ired by the research project PERSEUS. EMSEA Conf., 28 Sept.-1 Oct., Crete, Gr eece.

Fermeli G., Papathanasiou M., Ermidou E., Streftaris N., Ioakeimi dis C., Gi annoudi L. My school voyages with Perseus and Andromeda in Mediterranean Sea. EMSEA Conf., 28 Sept.-1 Oct., Crete, Gre ece.
Huertas I.E., d e la Paz M., Fl echa S., N avarro G., Prieto L., Mak aoui A., Zizah S., Hilmi K. & Ruiz J. Biogeochemical signatures of the Mediterranean Outflow. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Shapiro G., Wobus F., Yuan D. & Wang Z. Inter-annual variability of exchange pro cesses at the outer Black Sea shelf. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco , 4 December 2014.

Rahav E. & Herut B. Recent assessment of autotrophic and het erotrophic production in the Levantine Basin. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Chioua J., Daoudi M., Abdellaoui B., Makaoui A., Berraho A., Ettahiri O. Oceanographic parameters characterization of Moroccan coastal Mediterranean area. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Navarro G., Alvain S., Va ntrepotte V., P rieto L. & Huertas I. E. Remote sensing of Phytoplankton Function al Types in the Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Di Cicco A., Sammartino M., Marullo S., Marcelli M. & Santoleri R. Spatial and temporal variability of domi nant Phytoplankton Size Classes (PSCs) in the Mediterranean Sea from remote sensing data. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Psarra S., Lagaria A., Pa gou P., As simakopoulou G., Drakopou los P. G., Peti hakis G., Frangoulis C., Kakagiannis G., Potiris M., Banks A. & Karageorgis A. Assessing phytoplankton dynamics in the Aegean Sea: combining field data and rem ote sensing. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Kanakidou M., Tsagka raki M., M itsotaki A., Myriokefalit akis S., V iolaki K., Daskalakis N. & Mihalopo ulos N. Nutrient atmospheric deposition in the M editerranean: Recent results from observ ational and modelling efforts. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Furlan E., Ronco P., Torresan S., C ritto A., A. Marcomini, G armendia M., Markandia A., Breil M., Bot eler B. & Roeleveld G. Selection of tools and methods supporting adaptive policy making in marine areas. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Zeri C., Pitta E., Psarra S., Pagou K., Assimakopo ulou G. & Lagaria A. Deciphering CDOM nature through UV- Visible absorbance in the North Aegean seawater. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Kostyleva A.V., Kupr ikova N.L., Mosharov S.A. & Ya kushev E.V. Seasonal variability of dissolved organic carbon, chlorophyll-a and major hydrochemical parameters in the north- eastern part of the Black Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Pavlidou A., Pagou K., As simakopoul ou, Giannoudi L., Kontoyi anis H., Krasakopoulou E., Lagaria A., Papado poulos V.P., Psarra S., Souvermezoglou E., Va rkitzi I., Zerv akis V. G. Contribution to the assessment of open s eawater trophic regimes. Case study: nutrient and chlorophyll dynamics in North Aegean Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Deidun A., Cucco A., Umgiesser G., Drago A., Azzopardi J., Cutajar D., Gauci A., Canepa A., Daly O., Daly N., Fuentes V. & Piraino S. Numerical modelling to the rescue: envir onmental models as a novel tool in simul ating the trajectory of jellyfish blooms with in coastal ecosystems – a case study from the Maltese Islands (Central Mediterranean). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Prieto L., Frontera B., V izoso G., Aguiló J. M., Pujol J. P., Troupin Ch., Grau A. M., Ruiz J. & Tintoré J. GRUMERS: Web-site platform to upload jellyfish observations by workers involved in coastal services in the Balearic Sea PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Aouititen M., Marhraoui M., Aksissou M., Prieto L., Ziz ah S. & Benhra A. Study of strandings of the jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca in the Mediterranean coastline of Tetouan (NW of the Morocco). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Rilov G. Regional extinctions and invaders’ domination: an ecosystem phase-shift of Levant reefs. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Brind’Amour A., Rochet M- J., Trenkel V., Mérigot B., J adaud A., Carbonara P., Follesa C., Maiorano P., Massuti E., Spedicato M. T., Lefkaditou E., Peristeraki N., Tserpes G., Rabiller M., Berthelé O. & Bertrand, J. Contrasting food web structures and trends across Mediterranean Areas. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Simboura N., Reizopoulou S., Streftaris N., Sigala K. & Voutsinas E. The Benthic communities in the AEGEX experiments (North and South Aegean). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Zoccarato L. & Fonda Umani S. Major constrains of pelagic food web efficiency PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Paz G., Yu dkovsky Y., Douek J., Isr ael A., Lu binevsky H., Karahan A. & Rinkevich B. Initiating the DNA barcoding of the Leva nt’s marine biodiversity. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Lefkaditou E., Gücü A.C., Edelist D., Co rsini M., Kalogirou S., Angel Dror, Pantazi M. & Zenetos A. Assessment of the status of knowledge regarding the effect of Non Indigenous Spe cies (NIS) in fisheries and ecosystems of the eastern Mediterranean. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Shiganova T., Mikaelyan A., Moncheva S., Stefanova K., Mosharov S., Mosharova I., Slabakova N., Stefanova E., Chasovnikov V., Djurova B . & Galina Shtreva. Effect of ctenophores Mnemiopsis leidyi and Beroe ovata on microplankton co mmunities of the Black Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Skourtos M., Damigos D., Kontogianni A., Tourkolias C., Zanou B., Sauzade D. & M. Breil. There’s nothing simple about estimating social values for marine ecosystem services: A critical reading of the estimates in the MSFD Initial Assessment reports. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Banks A. C., Karageorgis A., Drakop oulos P.G., Psarra S., Zeri C., Pitta E., Papadopoulou A. & Spyridakis N. PERSEUS Marine Optics – Ocean Colour in the Aegean Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Daskalov G .M., Boicenko L., Grishin AN, Lazar L., Mihneva V., Shlyakhov V. A. & Zengin M. Integrated ecosystem assessment reveals regime shifts in fish stocks and water qualit y in the Black Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Civitarese G., Lavigne H., & the ADREX Group. Environmental changes and ecosystem variability in the Central Mediterranean area PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Tugrul S., Öztürk D., Öztürk B., Yüksek A.,  Isiniibilir M., K eskin Ç., Balcoglu E., Y emenicioGlu S., Kideys A. E., Salihoglu B., Yücel N., Uysal Z. & Örek H. Recent Ecological and Chemical Status of the Sea of Marmara. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Pagou K., Varkitzi I., Pa vlidou A., Assimakop oulou G., Giani M., Lipizer M., Kralj M. & Moncheva S. The environmental status in three coastal areas of Mediterranean and Black Seas: a eutrophication approach towards the MSFD implementation. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Kontogianni A., Damigos D., Tourkolias C., Skourtos M., Zanou B., March Morla D., Sauzade D., Le Tellier J., Brei M.l, Ronco P. & Shivarov A. Supporting knowledge-based marine g overnance through integrated web-based tools: A test on users’ requirements for PERSEUS’ Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Garmendia M., Pascual M., Mark andya A., Breil M. & Sauzade D. Underlying concepts of adaptive man agreement within the PERSEUS’ Adaptive Marine Policy- Tool Box (AMP-TB). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Frangoulis C., Batziakas S., Nikolioudakis N., Tsagaraki T. M. & Somarakis S. Testing the biomass size spectrum as an indicator of the impact of combined pres sures on the pelagic community of Saronikos Gulf - Athens PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Aubert D., Charrière B., Delsaut N., Durrieu de Madron X., E stournel C., Menniti C., Sola J. & Ulses C. Budget of the particulate metallic trace elements in the Gulf of Lions. Impact of dense water formation PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Gücü A.C.,Inanmaz Ö .E., Ok M. & Sakinan S. Modern spawning grounds of the Black Sea anchovy PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Sanchez-Vi dal A., Canals M., Llorca M., Farré M., Barceló D. & Calafat A. Emerging pollutants in the deep Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

González-F ernández D., Hanke G, Mar iani G., T avazzi S., Suurkuusk G., Tronczynski J., Andral B., Kušpilic G., Oros A., Pérez-Albaladejo E. & Porte C. Chemical pollution levels associated with coastal cities ‘hot spots’: Constanta, Split and Marseille. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Hanke G. & González- Fernández D. Long-term deployment of the JRC Sealitte rcam on the Western Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Tubau, X., Canals, M., Lastras, G., Sanchez-V idal, A. & Calafat, A.M. Litter composition and distribution in s ubmarine canyons of the North Catalan ma rgin from in situ ROV observations. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Le Tellier J., March Morla D., Breil M., Giannini V., S hivarov A., Gileva E., A., Kontogianni A., M. Skour tos M. & Beaumont N. Stakeholders expectations regarding supp orts for elaboration of policies aiming to achieve GES. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Petit de la Vil léon L., Tintor e J., Heslop E. , Gertman I., Perivolotis L., Kassis D., Poulain P-M and all WP3 partners. Making the Perseus observing data availa ble in near real time and delayed mode Based on the work of PERSEUS Task 3.4: Data availability coordination. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Reseghetti F., Pecci L. & Picco P. Near-real time sea temperature monitoring in the Mediterranean Sea PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Podymov O. I., Arashk evich E.G., Divinsky B.V., Kuklev Long-term studies of horizontal currents, acoustic backscatter and vertical. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

S.B., Ostr ovskii A.G., Soloviev V.A. & Zatsepin A. G. Thermohaline structure with moored mobil e automatic profiler “Aqualog” in the no rth- eastern Black Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

P.M. Poulain. Perseus upgrade of float measurements in the SES. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Gana S., I udicone D., Ghenim L., Mortier L., Testor P., Olit a A., Nardelli B. & Tintoré J. Multi-Sensor Investigation in the Channel of Sardinia (MuSiCs). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Testor P., Ait Ameur N., Budillon G., Gana S., Gil dor H., Hayes D., Iudicone D., Mauri E., Mortier L., Pe tihakis G. & Tintore J Glider sustained observations in the Mediterranean. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Sauzade D., Koulouvaris E ., Saravanou S., Garmendia G.M., Breil M ., Boteler B., Kontogianni A. & Skourtos, M. Presentation of the Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox on the web. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Catalán, I.A., Ospina-Álv arez, A., Bernal, M. Palomera, I. Roos, D. Towards the practical use of models: mer ging acoustics and IBMs to project ancho vy dynamics in the NW Mediterranean. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Mattia G., M. Zavatarelli M. & Lovato T. Investigating the northern Adriatic Sea ecosystem state with a very high resolution model. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Shapiro G. I., Wobus F., Zatsepin A. G., Akivis T. M., Zanacchi M., Stanichny, S. V. Numerical simulation of inter-annual var iations in the properties of the upper mixed layer in the Black Sea over the last 34 years. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Deidun A., d’Alessandro M., Esposito V., Andaloro, F. & Romeo T. Preliminary assessment of microplastic p ollution within benthic sediments of the Grand Harbour, Valletta (Malta, Central Mediterranean): data for Descriptor 10 of MSFD. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Berraho A., Somoue L., Larissi J., Baibai T. & Charib S. Plankton of the western coast of the Mor occan Mediterranean sea (Fnideq - Oued Laou). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Begun T., Muresan M., Teaca A. Assessment of gaps and harmonized approa ch of national monitoring programmes in the EU and non-UE countries within the B lack Sea region. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Panayotidis P., Sauzade D ., Breil M. Example of marine adaptive policy: The c ase of the re-oligotrophication of Saronikos Gulf (Greece). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Gomoiu M-T. Preliminary studies in preparing MSFD ap plication for GES assessment. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Schirone A., Herut B., De lbono I., Barsanti M., Delfanti R. Sedimentation and mixing rates in the Levantine Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Salihoglu B., Shapiro G., Moncheva S., Yuneva T., Shulman G., Fine nko G., Nikolsky V., Anninsky B., Öztürk Kocak M., Panayot ova M., St efanova K., Shiganova T., Prieto L., Z., Kideys A., Gücü D., Uysal A. C., T ugrul S., Svetl ichny L., Seghedi A. & Orek H. Black Sea Experiment (BSEX). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Krasakopou lou E., Fr angoulis C., Psarra S., L agaria A., Giannoudi L. & Petihakis G. Time series of carbonate system variables at the POSEIDON-E1-M3A site (Cretan Se a, Eastern Mediterranean) PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Salihoglu B., Arkin S., Fach B. A., Akoglu E., Oguz T., Dorofeyev V. L., Korotaev G. K. & Orek H. A new generation end-to-end model to ana lyse the Black Sea environmental status PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Zoppini A., Ademollo N., Amalfitano S., Combi T., Dellisanti W., Miserocchi S., Patrolecco L. , Guerra R. & Langone L. Organic priority substances and microbial processes in marine coastal sediments (Adriatic Sea, Italy). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

Shatravin A., Vedenev A., Kochetov O. & Tsibulsky A. Measurements of underwater sound at the north- eastern Black Sea shelf providing data for the Descriptor 11 of MSFD GES. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 4 December 2014.

M. Pantazi, Vassilopoulou V., Gonza lez-Fernandez D., Laroche S., Andral B., Vasile D., Gomoiu M.T., Hanke G. Analysis of marine environmental assessm ent approaches regarding commercial fish and marine food webs. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

G. Hanke and Gonzalez D. Identification of MSFD Assessment E lements in EU countries. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

D. Sauzade, N. Beaumont, B. Boteler, M. Breil, E. Gile va, M. Grü ning, A. K ontogianni, I. Krüger, J. Le Tellier, V. Melikidze, D. March Morlà, A. Markandya , Marta M.9; Roeleveld G.; Salukvadze J.; Shivarov A.; Skourtos M. Development of science-based marine pol icies in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. Breil, D. Sauzade, N. Beaumont, B. Boteler, E. Gileva, M. Grüning, A. Kontogianni, I. Krüger, J. Le Tellier, V. Melikidze, D. March Morlà, A. Marka ndya, M. M arta, G. R oeleveld, J. Sa lukvadze, A. Shivarov, M. Skourtos. Setting the scene for building adaptive policies for GES achievement. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

J. Le Tellier, D. March M orlà, M. Breil, A. Kontog ianni, A. Shivarov, E. Gileva, N. B eaumont, and M. Pascual Governance of Coastal and Marine Ecosyst ems and ‘Stakeholder Dialogue’ in the So uthern European Seas. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. Breil, D. Sauzade, N. Beaumont, B. Boteler, E. Gileva, M. Grüning, A. Kontogianni, I. Krüger, J. Le Tellier, V. Melikidze, D. March Morlà, A. Marka ndya, M. M arta, G. R oeleveld, J. Salukvadze, A. Shivarov, M. Skourtos. Concept and design of an Adaptive Policy Tool Box based on a step by step policy cycle. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. Skourtos, D. Damigos, A. Kontogi anni, D. T sitakis, B. Zan ou and D. Sauzade. Social Values for Southern European Seas Marine Ecosystem Services. Inventory and Critical assessment. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Capet, J.-M. Beckers, and M Grég oire. From Scylla to Charybdis: Eutrophication and climate drivers of hypoxia in the Black Sea noth western shelf. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

G. Shapiro, F. Wobus, F. Zhou. Exchanges across the shelf break in the northwestern Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Deidun, A. Gauci, J. A zzopardi, D. Cutajar. A preliminary analyses of water column d ata collected from in situ loggers deployed within the Maltese Islands. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

I. Gertman, Y. Krivenko, T. Ozer, B. Kat senelson, V. Belokopytov, A. Ingerov, A. Khaliulin PERSEUS oriented system for storage and operative exploration of Mediterranean and Black Sea cast data. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Marullo, A. Di Cicco, M. Sammartino, R. Santoleri. Mediterranean variability of Phytoplankton Size Classes and Particle Size Distribution during the SeaWiFS Era. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Tugrul. Impacts of Human-Induced Eutrophication on Upper Layer Chemistry and Reference Nutrient Conditions for GES Targets in the Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

V. Gerakaris, K. Tsiamis and P. Pan ayotids. Preliminary results of ecological quality evaluation based on marine angiosperms and macroalgae in the PERSEUS expe rimental area Saronikos Gulf-Athens (Ae gean Sea, Greece) . PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Terlizzi, S. Felline . Caulerpa racemosa and Diplodus sargus: an integrated approach for studying the subtle effects of biological invasions on Mediterra nean marine systems. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

N. Simboura, S. Reizopoul ou, M.A. P ancucci-Pa padopoulou, K. Sigala, N. Streftaris. Schemes of Integrating the Indicators of the Benthic Community Condition (Sea Fl oor Integrity–MSFD): An Application in S aronikos Gulf. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Gana & K. Souissi. Identification of pressures and impacts quantification on coastal ecosystems of the Gulf of Tunis. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

G. Fyttis, I. Y iannoukos, L. Liyue Cai, Y. Samuel- Rhoads Preliminary Study of the Alien Species In the Coastal Area of Cyprus. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

X. Tubau, M. Canals, A. S anchez-Vidal, G. Lastras, X. Rayo and A. M. Calafat. Marine litter in deep submarine canyons of the North Catalan margin: nature, distribu tion, sources and dispersal processes. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A Shatravin, A.Vedenev, O . Kochetov, A. Tsibulsky. Preliminary Results of the Underwater No ise Measurements at the North-Eastern Bl ack Sea Shelf near Gelendzhik. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

X. Durrieu de Madron, C. Estournel, C. Ulses, M. C anals, A. Sanchez-Vi dal, A. Calafat , P. Puig, J.B. Company, A. Palanques LIONEX: Northwestern Mediterranean Sea Experiment - Gulf of Lions. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

E. Souverm ezoglou, E. Krasakop oulou and A. Pavlidou. Temporal variability of nutrients and oxygen in the North Aegean Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014

S. Tugrul, N. Yucel, Z. U ysal, O. G urses, E. Tutsak, A. Yuksek, I.D. Ozturk, A. Kideys. MAREX: Marmara Sea and Turkish Straits Experiments in June 2013. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

L. Boicenco et al. MISIS Joint Cruise in support of a harmo nized approach of Descriptor 5 (MSFD) in the Western Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

G.E. Shulman, V.N. Nikolsky, T.V. Yuneva, O.A. Yunev, A.M. Shchepkina. Anchovy and sprat as models for study and estimation small pelagic fish condition in the Black sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Oros, V. Coatu, D. Tig anus, L. Lazar Acquiring new data on chemical contamina nts in biota from Romanian marine waters as support for MSFD implementation, Des criptors 8 and 9. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

N. Romanova, V. Chasovnikov, E. Arashkevich The effect of contaminants and nutrients on the microplankton community in the G elendzhik bay and the adjacent shelf (NE Black Sea). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

P. Reglero, F. J Alemany, R. Balbín, J. Luis López Jurado, J. Tintoré, D. Alvarez-Ber astegui, A. Pascual. Spawning bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea: integrating environmental variab ility in management policies. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

J. Ruiz, D. Macías, M. M. Rincón, A. Pascual, I. A. Catalán, G. Navarro. ATLANTIC INFLOW CONTROL FISH RECRUITMENT AT THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

D. Van Apeldoorn, A. H.W. Beusen , A.F. Bouwman. Hindcast and future projection of the im pact of wastewater and agriculture on ni trogen and phosphorus river loads in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Libralato, C. Solidoro, T. Ballerini, D. Banaru, P. Lazzari, and K. Tsagarakis. Steps toward operational applications of end-to-end modelling to assess the ecol ogical status of the Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

B. Salihoglu, S. Arkin, B. A. Fach, E. Akoglu, T. Oguz, V. L. Dorofeyev, G. K. Korotaev. A new generation end-to-end model to analyse the Black Sea environmental status. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

L. Prieto, D. Macías, A. Peliz and J. Ruiz Physalia physalis swarms nearby the Strait of Gibraltar: a modeling study. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

L. Lazar, L. Boicenco, A. Oros, V. Coatu, D. Tiganus. BEAST -A New Tool Proposed for the Black Sea Eutrophication Assessment – Case Study Romania. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

E. Arashkevich, A. O strovskii, V. S olovyev. Application of the moored profiler Aqualog for measurement of the acoustical backscat ter by mesozooplankton in the NE Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. A. Lange, C. Jimenez, R. Abu Alhaija and M. Evriviadou. Med-CPR: A new observational facility for assessing marine plankton in the Medit erranean. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

T. Russo, D’Andrea L., Parisi A., M artinelli M., B elardinelli A., Santojanni and S. Cataud ella. Processing VMS data for the study of fis hing effort: progresses and insights from the Italian experience. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

V. Medinets, Yu. Denga, S. Snigirov, T. Vostrikova, I. Gruzova, K. Tsimbalyuk, Konareva O. Results of investigations of Marine Envi ronment Toxic Pollution in Zmiinyi island area (2011-2013). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Y. Tokarev. THE BIOPHYSICAL ECOLOGY M ETHODS IN BIOLOGICAL OCEA NOGRAPHY: ARE THERE PERSP ECTIVES? PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

K. Pagou, M. Pantazi, M. Gianni, S. Moncheva, I. Marasovic et al. Long term trend analysis in nutrients and phytoplankton biomass in selected sites of Mediterranean and Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

F. Spagnoli, H. Kaberi, P. Giordano, C. Zeri, L. Borgognoni, G. Bortoluzzi, V. Martinotti. Benthic fluxes of dissolved heavy metals and nutrients in polluted sediments of the Adriatic Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

B. Salihoglu, B. Anninsky, G. Finenko, A . Cemal Gucu, E. Lemeshko, S. Moncheva, V. Nikolsky, M. Panayotov a, S. Krem ena, L. Prieto, A. Kideys, G. Korotaev, S. Tugrul, L. S vetlichny, A. Seghedi, G. Shulman, T. Shiganova, Z. Uysal, Y. Tatjana. Black Sea Experiment (BSEX). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Gazihan -Akoglu, B. Salihoglu, E. Akoglu, T. Oguz. On the Implementation of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries to Turkish Fisheries; Key Challenges and Ways Forward. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

R. Balbín, J.L. López Jurado, A. Aparicio, J. C. Alonso, T. Amengual, M .C. García -Martínez, J. J ansá, F. M oyá, R. Sa ntiago, M. Serra, M. Várgas-Yáñez. RADMED-DOS monitoring program and I BAMar regional database, new tools for the Western Mediterranean Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Tugrul, A. Yüksek, H. Altiok, E. Okus. Chemical Exchanges between the Marmara and Black Seas through the Bosporus Strait. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

I. E. Huertas, S. Flecha and J. Ruiz. Tracking ocean acidification in the Medi terranean. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

D. Hayes, G. Zodiatis, G. Georgiou, E. Mauri, P. Poulain, R. Gerin, G. Notarstefano, P. Testor and I. Gertman. The Circulation and Properties of Water Masses of the Eastern Mediterranean. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Deidun, N. Daly Yahia, O. Daly Y ahia, V. F uentes, A. Vella, S. Pira ino Getting to grips with jellyfish blooms t hrough innovative tools: the Med-JE LLYRISK experience. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Zoppini, N. Ademollo, L. Patrolecco, S. Amalfitano, P. Mancino, W. Dellisanti, L. Langone, S. Miserocchi. Organic priority substances and microbial processes in marine coastal sediments (Adriatic Sea, Italy). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

S. Psarra A.C. Banks N. S pyridakis A. Lagaria C. F rangoulis A. Karageorgis. The South Aegean Sea Experiment (AE GEX-I): Marine Optics and Biogeoche mistry (preliminary results). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. Muresan, A. Teacu, T. Begun. Analysis of level of harmonization of “Biological Diversity” descriptor of Marine Strategy Directive in Southern European Seas (SES) countries and contributions to i ts future implementation in the non-EU countries. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

M. Dimiza, M. Triantaphyllou, O. Koukousioura , P. Hallock, N. Simboura. ASSESSING THE COASTAL ECO SYSTEM QUALITY USING BENTHIC F ORAMINIFERA ASSEMBLAGES: THE FORAM STRESS INDEX. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

A. Yuksek, Z. Uysal, S. Tugrul. Species composition of the soft-bottom m acrozoobenthos of the Sea of Marmara. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

P.-M. Poulain, G. Manzella, K. Schroeder, D. Kassis, P. Testor, L. Mo rtier, M. Riber a, V. Dadic, R. Santoleri, E. Heslop, J. Tintoré. Review of the observing systems in the SES. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

I. Gertman, R. Goldman, T. Ozer, G. Zodiatis. Interannual changes in the thermohaline structure of the south eastern Mediterranean. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

L. Boicenco et al. Preliminary results of the assessment of the Western Black Sea environmental status in respect of contaminants in the frame of MSFD. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

C. Kalkavouras, V. L akkes, Batis and A. Ly kiardopoulos, A. A Financial Management System (FMS) for PERSEUS in HCMR, as a tool for efficient project management. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Karageoris A., et al., (A EGEX Group). The North Aegean Sea Experiment (AE GEX-II): Cruise rationale and preliminary results. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Friedrich J., J anssen F., He Y., Holtappels M., Konoval ov S., Prien R. , Rehder G., Stanev E. Monitoring hypoxia: approaches to addres sing a complex phenomenon in the Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Medinets V., Kovalova N., Derezyuk N., Gazyetov Ye, Snigirev S., Medinets S., Konareva O., Kotogura S., Gruzova I., Mileva A., Soltys I. Investigations of nutrients level influence t o the costal marine waters phytoplankton in the Black Sea North-Western part (Zmiinyi Island area). PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Im U., Christodoulaki S., Violaki K., Zarmpas P., Kocak M., Daskalakis N., Mihalopoulos N., Kanakidou M. Atmospheric deposition of inorganic nutr ients (N&P) over Mediterranean and Black Sea. PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014.

Kovalova N., Medinets V. Results of Phytoplankton pigments studies in the Zmiinyi island coastal waters in the Black Sea, 2004-2012. Series Geography and Geology Science. Odessa National University Herald 19, No 3 ( 22), p. 44 -59. Odessa National I. I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Gazyetov Ye. Hydrological and Hydrochemical para meters vertical distribution features in coas ta; water of Zmiinyi island area in 2003 -2012. Series Geography and Geology Science. Odessa National University Herald 19, No 2 ( 21), p. 36 -46 Odessa National I. I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

A.N. Abakumov, V.Z. Pitsyk, A.P. Kurakin, S.M. Snigirov. New fish species in the Zmiinyi Island c oastal waters found in 2012-2014. Proceedings of Ternopol National Pedagog ical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Series Biology, Special Issue: Hydroecology, 3-4 Monogram. Ternopol National Pe dagogical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Ternopol, Ukraine.

Medinets V., Denga Yu., S nigirov S., Gruzova I. Toxic metals in Fish and Mollusks of Coastal Waters of Zmiiniy island. Odessa National University Herald. Series Geography and Geology, 19 Monogram. Odessa National University, Odessa, Ukraine.

O.P. Konareva, N.V. Kovaleva, I.E. Soltys Microbiological aspects of quality of the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters. Proceedings of Ternopol National Pedagogical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Series Biology, Special Issue: Hydroecol ogy , 3-4 Monogram. Ternopol National Pe dagogical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Ternopol, Ukraine.

Kovalova N .V., Medinets V .I. Integral assessment of the Zmiinyi Island marine coastal waters’ quality. Proceedings of Ternopol National Pedagogical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Series Biology, Special Issue: Hydroecol ogy, 3-4 Monogram. Ternopol National Pe dagogical University named after V. Gnatyuk. Ternopol, Ukraine.

Gazyetov Ye.I., Andrianova O.P., Medinets V.I., Belevich R.R ., Morozov V.N. Assessment of influence of the Danube River discharge on separate hydrological characteristics of the northwestern Black Sea in 2004-2013. Odessa National University Herald 20, , Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Kovalova N., Medinets V., Derezyuk N., Medinets S., Morozov V., Kovalova Ye. Investigations of interconnections of physicochemical and phytoplankton characteristics in the north-western part of the Black Sea (Zmiinyi Island area). Odessa National University Herald 20, , Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Cherkez E., Medinets V., Svistun V., Pigulevskiy P ., Buniak O., Bychenko A. Factors forming of underground waters re gime on the Zmiinyi Island. Odessa National University Herald 4, , Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Kovalova N., Medinets V. Results of phytoplankton pigments studies in the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters in the Black Sea, 2004-2012. Odessa National University Herald 19 (3/22), Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Snigirov S .M., Zamorov V.V., Kurakin A. Fish of the coastal waters of the Zmiinyi Isl and (Black Sea). Handbook in taxonomy, biology and ecology of fish from the north-wester n Bl ack Sea. Odessa National University Herald 1 , Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Snigirov S.M. Feeding of pelagic fish species in the Z miinyi Island coastal waters (Black Sea). Odessa National University Herald 20, , Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University Monogram, Odessa, Ukraine.

Streftaris N., Hema T., P apathanassiou Ev. (Editors). Atlas of Riverine Input to the Mediterra nean Sea. PERSEUS - UNEP/ MAP, 27 November 2015.

Romain Escudier. Development of new technological tools a nd coupled observational and predictive systems for understanding coastal and me soscale processes in the Western Mediterranean. Thesis, University of Balearic Islands & University of Grenoble, Spain - France.

Snigirov S .M., Zamorov V.V., Kurakin A. Fish of the coastal waters of the Zmiinyi Island. Black Sea. Handbook in taxonomy, biology and ecology of fish from the north-western Black Sea. Odessa National I.I. Mechnikov University .

Trenkel V., Brind’Amour A., Lehuta S., Lorance P., Mahévas S., Rochet M.J. Indicators for ecosytems based management: methods and applications 10.1007/978-3 -319-13878-7 . Marine Productivity: Perturbations and R esilience of Socio-ecosystems Springer International Publishing Cham.

Akoglu E., Libralato S., Salihoglu B. et al. Recoding of Ecopath with Ecosim food web model in FORTRAN 95/2003 and its 2-way and online coupling to a biogeochemical box model of the Northern Adriatic Sea ecosystem. AMEMR (Advances in Marine Ecosystem Research) symposium, Plymouth, UK, 3 July 2014.

Banaru D., Ballerini T., Mellon-Duval C. A standardized model to investigate the effects of fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea: the case of the Gulf of Lion. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit. 40, CIESΜ, 1 Nov. 2013.

Banaru D., Ballerini T., Michelot C., Le Bourg B., Saraux C. Spatial and temporal variation in the condition factor of small pelagic teleosts in the Gulf of Lions (NW Mediterranean). Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit. 40, CIESM, 1 Nov. 2013.

Blanco E., Reglero P., Ortega P., de la Gándara F., Folkvord A. Size selective mortality of cultured Atlantic bluefin tuna larvae inferred from otolith microstructure analysis. 39th Larval fish conference, Vienna, Austria, American Fisheries S ociety (AFC), 17 July 2015.

Capet A. Beckers J.M., and Grégoire M. Hypoxia on the Black Sea northwestern shelf: From eutrophication to climatic drivers. 2nd International Ocean Research Conference (IORC), Barcelona, Spain, IOC – UNESCO, 21 Nov. 2014.

Capet A., Meysman F.J.R., Soetaert K., and Grégoire M. Benthic-Pelagic coupling in the Black Sea northwestern shelf and its implication in t he long term dynamics of hypoxia. 8th European Conference on Ecological Modelling, Marrakech, Morocco, International Society of Ecological Modelling (ISEM), 30 Oct. 2014.

Capet A., Meysman F., Soetaert K., and Grégoire M. The role of sediment resuspension in bio geochemical cycling across continental shelves. TURBINTERMARS 2015: International conference on turbulence and interactions in marine systems, Trieste, Italy, OGS – ICTP, 25 Feb. 2015.

Capet A., Stanev E., Beckers J.M. , Murray J. and Grégoire M. Recent Decline of the Black Sea Oxygen Inventory Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, PERSEUS, 09 Dec. 2015.

Capet A., Stanev E., Beckers J.M., Murray J. and Grégoire M. Decrease of the Black Sea Oxygen Inventory through the second half of the Xxth century. European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, EGU, 17 Apr. 2015.

D'Alielio D., Libralato S., Ribera D'Alcala' M. Evidence of plasticity in planktonic foo d-webs: an analysis of possible drivers and biogeochemical implications. 2015 ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Granada, Spain, ASLO, 27 Feb. 2015.

Drion R., Capet A., Grégoire M. Linking benthic biodiversity and environ mental conditions at the sea floor combining statistical and mechanistic modelling. Case study on the Black Sea's northwestern shelf. European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, EGU, 2 May 2014.

Drion R., Capet A., Grégoire M. Taxonomical versus Functional responses of macrobenthic communities to environme ntal conditions on the Black sea’s shelf. PERSEUS Scientific workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 Jan. 2014.

Georgieva I., Karamfilov.V. Daskalov.G. Retrospective assessment of the ecological status of shallow coastal waters based on chlorophyll-a long-term monitoring data. MARES 2020 International Conference, Varna, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 20 Sept. 2013.

Grégoire M., Drion R., Gomoiu M., Todorova V., Velikova V. and Capet A. Response of the Black Sea benthos ecological functions to an environmental gradients. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, PERSEUS, 09 Dec. 2105.

Grégoire M., Drion R., Capet A. Effect of the long-term variability of hypoxia in the Black Sea northwestern shelf on macrobenthos functional composition. European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria, European Geosci ences Union (EGU), 02 May 2014.

Ingram G.W., Alvarez-Berastegui D., Reglero P., Balbín A., García A., Alemany F. Larval bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in dices in the western Mediterranean Sea (2001-2013). 3rd CLIOTOP Symposium, Donosti, Spain, CLimate Impacts on Oceanic TOp Predators (CLIOTOP), 19 Sept. 2015.

Le Bourg B., Banaru D., Saraux C., Nowaczyk A., Le Luherne E., Jadaud A., Bigot J.L., Richard P. Y a-t-il compétition entre les petits pélagiq ues dans le Golfe du Lion ? Une étude sur les contenus stomacaux et les isotopes stab les Sixièmes Rencontres de l’Ichtyologie, Pa ris, France Societe Francaise D' Ichtyologie, 27 Mar. 2015.

Libralato S., Solidoro C., Akoglu E., Banaru D., Capet A., Daskalov G., Gregoire M., Kandilarov R., Lazzari P., Salihoglu B., Staneva J., Tsagarakis K. Scenarios of ecosystem health from end-to-end models of the Mediterranean Sea an d Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Libralato S., Ghribi M. Contributing to blue growth through development of skills and research: an ecosystem approach to fisheries and aquaculture for sustainable exploitation of marine resources. Ministerial Meeting on Food Security and Climate Adaptation in Small Island Developing States, Milan, Italy Government of Italy, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 16 Oct. 2015.

Libralato S. Marine trophodynamic models: from theoretical developments to tools for supporting marine policy. Euromarine First General Assembly, Stazone Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Napoli, Italy, 25 Feb. 2015.

Mattia G., Zavatarelli M., Lovato T., Colella S. Investigating the northern Adriatic Sea ecosystem state with a very high resolution model. AGU Fall meeting, S.Francisco USA American Geophysical Union (AGU), 18 Dec. 2015.

Heslop E.E., Tintoré J., Testor P., Mortier L., Ha ys D. & Mauri E. Glider monitoring under PERSEUS as a contribution to ocean observing in the SES with implications for future integrated observing system development. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranea n and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Mattia G., Zavatarelli M., Lovato T. Investigating the circulation patterns of the northern Adriatic Sea with a very high resolution model. AGU Fall meeting, S. Francisco USA American Geophysical Union (AGU), 18 Dec. 2015.

Gana S., G henim L., Mortier L., Testor P., Tintore J., Buongiono- Nardelli B., Olita A. & Ludicone D. Hydrodynamical properties of a cyclonic eddy in the channel of Sardinia monitored by Glider and Satellites Observations. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Piroddi C., Moutopoulos D., Gonzalvo J., Libralato S. Using an ecosystem modelling approach to assess the health status of a Mediterranean semi-enclosed embayment (Amvrakikos Gulf, Greece). ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2015.

Prieto L., Frontera B., Vizoso G., Aguiló J.M., Pujol J.P., Troupin C., Grau A.M., Ruiz J. & Tintoré J. A new website platform for uploading data from a systematic jellyfish monitoring system in the Balearic Islands: a joint science-society approach. PERSEUS International Workshop “Coming to grips with the jellyfish phenomenon in the Southern European and other Seas: research to the rescue of coastal managers”, Cadiz, Spain , 03 Mar. 2015.

Prieto L., Frontera B., Vizoso G., Aguiló J.M., Pujol J.P., Troupin C., Grau A.M., Ruiz J., Tintoré J. A website platform for uploading data from a new systematic jellyfish monitoring system in the Balearic Islands: a joint science-society approach. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Retho R., Hayes D., Georgiou G. & Mortier L. Observing the origin of Levantine Intermediate Water: A design study for a hydrographic mooring. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Ribera D., Alcala M., Crise A., D'Alielio D., Libralato S. Refining the tools for the implementation of the MSFD in the pelagic environment. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2015.

Kavadas S., Barberá C., Belardinelli A., Carpi P., Cataudella S., Croci C., D’Andrea L., Dokos J., Maina I., Martinelli M., Massutí E., Moranta J., Parisi A., Quetglas A., Russo T., Santojanni A., & Vasilopoulou V. Methods to analyse Vessel Monitoring System data. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Nov. 2015.

Reglero P., Santos M., Balbín R., Láiz-Carrión R., Alvarez-Berastegui D., Ciannelli L., Alemany F. Comparison of pelagic habitat use between egg and larvae of Atlantic bluefin tuna and albacore in the NW Mediterranean. 3rd Climate Impacts on Oceanic Top Predators (CLIOTOP) Symposium, Donosti, Spain, 18 Sept. 2015.

Ruiz J., Prieto L. The force of the Atlantic on the Mediterranean, not always a positive influence: an inter-annual analysis on fish and jellyfish. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Reglero P., Alemany F., Aparicio A., Alvarez-Berastegui D., Balbin R., Garcia A., Juza M., López-Jurado J.L., March D., Martin M., Mourre B., Pascual A., Rodriguez J.M. & Tintoré J. Towards sustainability for Atlantic Bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean Sea: Perseus re search findings. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2105.

Zavatarelli M., Mattia M., Lovato T. & Colella S. Preliminary model assessment of basic marine ecosystem properties of the Northern Adriatic Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Skourtos M., Damigos D., Tsitakis D., Kontogianni A., Tourkolias C. What are marine ecosystem services worth? The V-MESSES database. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Sauzade D., Boudine T., Boteler B., Pascual M., Jiménez J. & contributors to the PERSEUS task T1.2 and T2.2. Socioeconomic analysis of pressures of the coastal areas and open seas in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Boteler B., Krueger I., Smith L. Sauzade D., Breil M., Pascual M. & Xu J. Inventory and critical assessment of marine policy in the Southern European Seas. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Skourtos M., Damigos D., Kontogianni A. & Tourkolias C. Assessing the cost of marine degradation: a critical reading of the MSFD Initial Assessment reports. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium. 09 Dec. 2015.

Le Tellier J., Sauzade D., Boudine T., Breil M., March D., Gileva E., Shivarov A. & Beaumont N. Stakeholder Dialogue: expectations and feedback of the end users of the Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Kontogianni A., Tourkolias C., Damigos D., Skourtos M., Andral B., Salihoglu B., Güven O., Zanou B., Kaberi H., Vassilopoulou C., Pantazi M., Zeri C., Bro dersen M. & Streftaris N. Linking targets and cost-effective management measures for marine governance: The MeTaLi model – MERMAID project. Integrated Marine Research in the Medite rranea n and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Vandenbulcke, L., Capet, A., Grégoire, M., Barth A. The seamodro operational stochasting Black Sea forecasting system. 47th International Liege Colloquium, Liège, Belgium, GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER) - University Liege, 08 May 2015.

Vandenbulcke L., Barth A., Capet A., Grégoire M. The seamodro operational stochasting forecasting system for the Black Sea. European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Austria, 17 Apr. 2015.

Parinos C., Gogou A., Plakidi E., and Hatzianestis I. Distribution and sources of aliphatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and organochlorinated pollutants in sediments and suspended particles of the open Aegean Sea (Eastern Mediterranean). PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 04 Dec. 2014.

Parinos C., Gogou A. Occurrence, sources and fate of particle -associated priority PAHs in the open Estern Mediterranean Sea, 2nd International Ocean Research Conference, IOC – UNESCO, Barcelona, Spain, 21 Nov. 2014.

Parinos C., Kaberi H., Gogou A., Bouloubassi I., Karageorgis A., Prifti E., Plakidi E., Iliakis S., and Hatzianestis I. Sedimentary aliphatic hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and trace metals in the open Aegean and NW Levantin e Seas: Towards the implementation of MS FD D8. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Abu Alhaija R., Jimenez C., & Lange M.A. Establishment of a long-term offshore sampling transect in the Eastern. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Gogou A., Parinos C., Bouloubassi I., Hatzianestis I. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in surface sediments of the open Aegean Sea (Eastern Mediterranean): Occurrence, distribution and sources. GreInSus 2014 Congress, BENA - Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, 10 May 2014.

Pedrosa-Pàmies R., Gogou A., Sanchez-Vidal A., Parinos C., Calafat A., Canals M., Bouloubassi I., Lampadariou N. Composition and sources of sedimentary organic matter in deep basins of the North-Eastern Mediterranean Sea. EGU General Assembly (EGU) 2014, Vienna, Austria, 02 May 2014.

Pedrosa-Pàmies R., Sanchez-Vidal A., Calafat A., Parinos C., Gogou A., Canals M., Lampadariou N. Three-year assessment of particulate fluxes in the deep eastern Mediterranean Sea: the Ierapetra Basin. 2nd International Ocean Research Conference, IOC – UNESCO, Barcelona, Spain, 21 Nov. 2014.

Apostolaki, E.T., Vizzini, S., Santinelli, V., Kaberi, E., Christou, E. & Papathanasiou, E. Invasion of Halophila (stipulacea) in the Mediterranean Sea: an introduced carbon reservoir. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Arashkevich E., Chasovnikov V., Louppova N., Nikishina A., Pautova L. & Zatsepin A. Assessment of the environmental status of the coastal zone of the NE Black Sea: Application of the MSFD criteria. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Balbín R., López-Jurado J.L., Ale many F., Aparicio- Gonzalez A., Cabanas J. M., Cano D., Díaz del Río G., Fraile E., García M.J., García- Martine M.C., González-Pola C., Lavín A., Rodríguez C., Tel E., Ruiz Villareal M., Sánchez R., Santiago R., Vargas M., & Vélez-Belchí P. The Mediterranean components of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography Observing System, IEOOS. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Baramidze I., Gvarishvili Ts., Mikashavidze E., Makharadze G., Bilashvili K. & Varshanidze M. Hydrobiota of the Georgian Black Sea coastal zone. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Batziakas S., Frangoulis C., Dorgiaki D., Tsagaraki T., Nikolioudakis N., Giannoulaki M. & Somarakis S. Accessing the power of size spectrum analysis in estimating the ecological status of the pelagic ecosystem over a wide range of different pressures. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Breil M., Sauzade D. & Panayotidis P. Marine policies making for the Saronikos Gulf (Greece) a case for adaptive policy making. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Catalán I.A., Navarro G., Macías D., Prieto L. & Ruiz J. Modeling pelagic ecosystem health in the Western Mediterranean: A PERSEUS contribution. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Churilova T., Suslin V., Kryvenko O., Korotaev G. & Moncheva S. Remote sensing and regional bio-optical models for the Black sea ecosystem productivity assessment in line with MSFD. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Marina L., Cinzia V, Kralj M., Georgieva I., Karamfilv V., Hiebaum G. Assessing temporal dynamics of phytoplankton biomass in two different coastal areas: the Gulf of Trieste (North Adriatic) and the Bay of Sozopol (Western Black Sea), for the definition of good ecosystem status (GES). XXI Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di oceanologia e limnologia A.I.O.L, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, 26 Sept. 2013.

Ciuffardi T., Napolitano E., Iacono R., Reseghetti F. & Raiteri G. XBT monitoring of robust circulation features along the Genova-Palermo route. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Cozzi S., Giani, & Lazar L. Recent oscillations of freshwater and nutrient loads of N Adriatic rivers and Danube. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Diogou N., Papathanassiou E., Nystuen J., Katsanevakis S., & Klinck H. Acoustic presence of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and delphinids in the Ionian and Aegean Seas, Greece. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Moncheva S., Stefanova K., Doncheva V., Hristova O., Dzhurova B., Racheva E. Plankton indicators to inform Eutrophication Management. 12th International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST, Varna, Bulgaria, 06-10 Oct. 2015.

Dorofeyev V., Sukhikh L., & Korotaev G. Hindcast and future scenario of the Black Sea dynamics and ecosystem changes. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Estournel C., Ulses C., Baghi R., Kessouri F. & Marsaleix P. Dynamics of the marine ecosystem on the continental shelves of the Northwestern Mediterranean – (WP4 PERSEUS). Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Furlan E., Ronco P., Torresan S., Beaumont N., Boteler B., Boudine T., Breil M., Kontogianni A., Kruger I., Le Tellier J., Garmendia M., Gileva E., March D., Markandya A., Ojea E., Pascual M., Roeleveld G., Sauzade D., Shivarov A., Skourtos M., Critto A. & Marcomini A. Identification and selection of tools and methods for developing adaptive marine policies in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Furlan E., Torresan S., Donadello G., Critto A. & Marcomini A. Setting the scene for defining adaptive policies in marine areas: application of a risk-based approach for multi-hazard assessment in the Adriatic sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Mozeti P., Francé J., Kogovšek T., Lipej L., Mavri B., Orlando- Bonaca M., Talaber I., Malej A. An integrative approach towards the assessment of marine ecosystem health (Northern Adriatic). 2015 ASLO Aquatic Sciences: global and regional perspectives - North meets South, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2015

Fyttis G., Samuel-Rhoads Y., Lazarou Y., Stylianou S., & Zodiatis G. Jellyfish monitoring in Cyprus with the help of public. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Nakar N., Angel D.L., Disegni D. Impact of an invasive swarming scyphomedusa on Israeli fisheries. 2015 ASLO Aquatic Sciences: global and regional perspectives - North meets South, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2015.

Gana S., Souissi K. & Ghenim L. Habitat mapping with emphasis on sea grass meadows in the area of Sidi Rais (Tunisia). Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Garmendia M., Sauzade D., Beamount N., Boteler B. & March D. AMP Toolbox’s resources to design and implement adaptive policies through stakeholders engagement: Application to the case of the Marine tourism in the Mediterranean Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Palazov, Stanchev H., Valcheva N. Bulgarian Black Sea Monitoring Programme. 12th International Conference on the Mediterranean Coastal Environment MEDCOAST, Varna, Bulgaria, 06-10 Oct. 2015.

Garmendia M., Sauzade D., Beaumont N., Boteler B., Boudine T., Breil M., Furlan E., Kontogianni A., Krüger I., Le Tellier J., Gileva E., March D., Ojea E., Pascual M., Roeleveld G., Ronco P., Shivarov A., Skourtos M. & Markandya A. Adaptive Marine Policy (AMP) Toolbox: Supporting policy-makers developing adaptive policies to cope with Marine litter in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Gazihan A., Salihoglu B., Akoglu E., Bundy A. & Oguz T. Past, Present and Future of Turkeys Marine Ecosystems in the Light of Research, Policy and Societal needs. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Gertman I., Krivenko Y., Petit De La Villeon L., Heslop E., Tintore J. & Barak H. Oceanographic data assembled for a large regional project (PERSEUS). Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Panayotidis P., Karamfilov V., Berov D., Hiebaum G., Klayn S., Gerakaris V. & Lardi P. Seagrass Presence and distribution as Ecological Status indicators: Case studies in the Eastern Mediterranean And the Black Sea. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 04 Dec. 2014.

Gomoiu M. T., Begun T., Muresan M., Teaca A., Oaie Gh., Vasile D., & Vasiliu D. The Black Sea Region – a system of changing systems: Case study – Romanian shelf. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

González D., Pairaud I., Mariani G., Tavazzi S., Tronczynski J. & Hanke G. Combination of field data and modeling capabilities to support design of contaminants monitoring programs under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Gubanova A., Khanaychenko A., Tokarev Y., Altukhov D., Vdodovich I., Popova E., Klimova T. & Garbazey O. Small cyclopoid copepod Oithona davisae invasion into the Black Sea as a factor of the changes in zooplankton and ichthyoplankton in Crimean coastal waters. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Güven O., Saliholu B., Kidey A. & Gökda K. Marine Litter Pilot Studies in Cilician Basin. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Hommes S., Roeleveld G., Beaumont N., March D., Pascual M., Krueger I. & Boteler B. A stepwise guide for drafting adaptive marine policies. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Kaberi H., Pantazi M., Vassilopoulou V., Andra l.B., Salihoglou B., Guven O., Kontogianni A., Skourtos M., Zanou B. & Streftaris, N. Marine environmental targets linked to regional management schemes based on indicators developed for the Mediterranean Sea – The MERMAID Project. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Karahan A., Douek J., Paz G., Stern N., Kideys A. , Shaish L., Goren M. & Rinkevich B. DNA barcodes of the Levantine basin fish species. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Pascual M., Garmendia M., Ojea E., Markandya A., Sauzade D. & March D. Analysis of pressures of the coastal and open seas in socio-economic terms in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: Oil and Gas Transport. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Karamfilov V., Berov D., & Klayn S. Ecological state of seagrass dominated habitats along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Karuza A., Giani M., Monti M., DiPoi E., Kralj M. & DeVittor C. Different C pathways associated with water masses in the Adriatic Sea: should we con sider the microbes for the MSFD? Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Kassis D., Schroeder K., Pairaud I. & Frangoulis C. Upgrades and expansion of the existing observing systems in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Payo M., Silva Jacinto R., Lastras G., Canals M., Puig P., Martín J., Sanche-Vidal A., Rabineau M. Modelling bottom trawling-generated sediment flows in La Fonera submarine canyon (Northwestern Mediterranean Sea). EGU General Assembly,Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 17, EGU201 5-11693, Vienna, Austria, 12-15 Apr. 2015.

Pedrosa-Pàmies R., Sánchez-Vidal A., Calafat A., Parinos C, Gogou A., Canals M., Lampadariou N. Atmospheric forcing of carbon export to the deep eastern Mediterranean Sea. 2015 ASLO Aquatic Sciences: global and regional perspectives - North meets South, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2015.

Kosyan R. & Divinsky B. Wave climate changes in the Black sea in the last years. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Pérez-Albaladejo E., Rizzi J., Fernandes D., Lille-Langøy R., Goksøyr A., Porte C. Effect-directed analysisin PLHC-1 cells for the identification of toxicants in sediments from the NW Mediterranean. 25th Annual meeting SETAC, Barcelona, Spain, 07 May 2015.

Kubryakova E. & Korotaev G. Mechanism of horizontal and vertical exchange of nutrients driven by large-scale circulation in the Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea , Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

La Ferla R., Azzaro M., Caruso G., Zaccone R., Maimone G., Decembrini F., Paranhos R., Cabral A.S., Pansera M. The multidisciplinary ADREX survey in the Southern European Seas: the microbial biogeochemistry in the Ionian-Adriatic coupled systems. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Petelin B., Malai V., Kononenko I., Kukar M. Applications of multi-level directed graphs in oceanography: the Mediterranean Sea case study. 47th International Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics, GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Re search (GHER) - University Liege, Liège, Belgium, 08 May 2015.

Puig P., Martín J., Masqué P., Mecho A., Company J.B., Palanques A. Deep-sea ecosystem response to bottom trawling impacts: changes in sediment bioturbation patterns. AGU Fall meeting, American Geophysical Union (AGU), S. Francisco USA, 18 Dec. 2015.

Langone L., Combi T., Lopes da Rocha M., Guerra R., Miserocchi S. & Giordano P. Spatio-temporal patterns of organic pollutants and heavy metals in sediments from the Adriatic Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.
Lemeshko Ev. & Lemeshko Eg. Interannual variability of the Black sea chlorophyll related with wind and circulation patterns identified by the Self-Organization Map analysis. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Puig P., Masqué P., Martín J., Paradis S., Juan-Díaz X., Toro M., Palanques A. Changes on sediment accumulation rates within NW Mediterranean submarine canyons caused by bottom trawling activities. CIESM Research Workshop "Submarine canyon dynamics", Sorrento, Italy, 18 Apr. 2015.

Luchetta A., Tudino T. & Cantoni C. Anthropogenic carbon in the Southern Adriatic and Ionian Seas during the Adrex experiment. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Puig P., Paradis S., Masqué P., Martín J., Juan-Díaz X., Palanques A. Trawling-induced alterations of deep-sea sediment accumulation rates during the Anthropocene. AGU Fall meeting, S.Francisco USA, 18 Dec. 2015.

Mamoutos I., Zervakis V., Tragou E., Kokkini Z. & Potiris E. Improving the monitoring and simulations of the Black Sea influence on the Aegean. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Marasovic I., Precali R., Kušpilic G., Grbec B., Nincevic Ž., Šolic M. & Krstulovic N. Assessment of eutrophication level in the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Moncheva S., Staneva J. Alterations in the Black Sea coastal (Varna region) phytoplankton during the last decade: response to climatic forcing or nutrient alterations. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 04 Dec. 2014.

Kosyan A. Dynamics of size, age and sex structure of Rapana venosa Population near Anapa Bay-Bar, the Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Muresan M., Begun T., Teaca A., Gomoiu M.T, Oaie Gh., Vasile D. & Vasiliu D. Assessing Biodiversity in the Southern European Seas countries within the PERSE US project. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Oros A., Coatu V. & Tiganus D. Assessment of the contamination status of the Romanian Black Sea ecosystem during 2012 – 2014, within implementation of the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Ozer C., Gertman C., Kress C., Silverman J. & Herut, C. Thermohaline and nutrient dynamics in the Levantine surface and intermediate water masses, Southeastern Mediterranean Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Pagou K., Streftaris N., Giannoudi L., Lazar L., Basset A., Karageorgis A., Alemany F. & the IRIS-SES consortium. Towards coordinated marine monitoring for MSFD in Mediterranean and Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Pairaud I., Thouvenin B., Verney R., Gonzalez D., Jany C., Zebracki M., Chiffoleau J.F., Garnier C., Tronczynski J., Sauzade D., Cossa D., Pinazo C., Ardhuin F., Fraysse M., Cadiou J.F. & Andral B. Export of pollutants from a big Mediterranean city: modeling the dissolved and particulate transport of contaminants in the bay of Marseilles. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Seguí X., et al. Inland ports looking seaward and towards the hinterland for sustainable development. Look both ways when using the corridor! GreenPort congress, Denmark, Copenhagen, 09 Oct. 2015.

Pavlidou A., Simboura N., Pagou K., Reizopoulou S., Rousselaki E., Streftaris N. & Karageorgis A. From WFD to MSFD and from the Coast to the high seas: Study of the suitability and performance of status indicators. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Pettas M., Frangoulis C. & Petihakis G. An hydraulic winch to support deep CTD casts using small boats. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Simboura N., Dumitrache C., Oros A., Coatu V., Tiganus D., Karamfilov V., Klayn S., Triantaphyllou M., Sergeeva N., Kharkevych Kh. & Andral B. Intercomparison of the ecological quality assessment Methodologies involving benthic indices in different regions across the SES. Evaluation of Assessments and selection of indices. PERSEUS 2nd Scientific Workshop, Marrakesh, Morocco, 04 Dec. 2014

Pisani F. The factors and opinions that impact the writing of an action plan for Maltese sharks. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Stanev. E. Spatial evolution of tidal spectra: From shelf seas to estuaries. International Coordination Workshop (ICW4) of the Coastal and Shelf Seas Task Team (COSS-TT), GODAE Ocean View, Lisbon, Portugal. 04 Sept. 2015.

Pitta E., Zeri C. & Mousdis G. Tracing dissolved organic matter sources in the Dardanelles outflow through fluorescence spectroscopy. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Stanev E. Black Sea – Aegean Sea asymmetric water exchange. 9th HyMeX workshop, Mykonos Island, Greece, 25 Sept. 2015.

Salihoglu B., Gucu A.C., Tugrul S., Ozturk D., Uysal Z., Orek H., Ok M., Sakinan, S., Hnanmaz Ö. & Kideys, A. Analyses of eutrophication, invasive ctenophores, anchovy spawning areas in the Southern Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Stanev E.V., Grashorn S., Grayek S. and Zhang Y.L. On the resolution of inter-basin exchanges in numerical models: The example of B lack Sea and Baltic Sea straits. HyMex-Baltic Earth Workshop: Joint regional climate system modelling for the European sea regions, Rome, Italy, 06 Nov. 2015.

Staneva J. Impact of wave-current interaction in coastal ocean forecasting systems. International Coordination Workshop (ICW4) of the Coastal and Shelf Seas Task Team (COSS-TT), GODAE Ocean View, Lisbon, Portugal, 4 Sept. 2015.

Staneva J., Moncheva S., Hristova O. Response of Black Sea coastal phytoplankton variability during the last decade to cli mate change and anthropogenic input. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Salihoglu B., Arkin S., Fach B.A. & Akoglu E. A new generation end-to-end model producing forecast products to enhance marine GMES applications in the Black Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Sammartino M., Di Cicco A., Marullo S. & Santoleri R. Micro-, nano- and pico-phytoplankton di stribution in the Mediterranean Sea from ocean color data. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Shulman G.E., Finenko G.A., Yuneva T.V., Svetlichny L.S., Yunev O.A., Anninsky B.E., Nikolsky V.N., Gubareva E.S. Ecological-Physiological Condition Indices of Mass Species Heterotrophic Components in the Black Sea Pelagic Ecosystem. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Tirelli V., Kogovšek T., Cozzi S., De Olazabal A., Malej A. Seasonal characteristics of mesozooplankton in the northernmost mediterranean gulf (Gulf of Trieste, Adriatic Sea). 2015 ASLO Aquatic Sciences: global and regional perspectives - North meets South, Granada, Spain, 27 Feb. 2105.

Souvermezoglou E., Krasakopoulou E. & Goyet C. Influence of the Black Sea Water on the carbonate system in the North Aegean Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Spagnoli F., Kaberi H., Giordano P., Zeri C., Borgognoni L., Bortoluzzi G ., Campanelli A., Ferrante V., Giuliani G., Martinotti V. & Penna P. Benthic fluxes of dissolved heavy metals and nutrients in polluted sediments of the Adriatic Sea. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Tronczynski J., Tixier C., Harmelin-Vivien M., Carlotti F. Accumulation and trophic transfer of POPs in plankton in the Gulf of Lion, Western Mediterranean. 25th Annual meeting SETAC, Barcelona, Spain, 07 May 2015.

Suaria G. & Aliani S. Floating litter in the Mediterranean and Black Seas: occurrence and distribution. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Tiganov G., Galatchi M., Anton E., Oros A., Oprea L. & Coprean D. The Outline of Marine Litter Collected During Demersal Fishing Surveys Organized in the Period 2011 – 2014 along the Romanian Black Sea Coast. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Van der Hall N., Angel D.L. Microplastic in the Israeli Mediterranean Sea: distribution & possible effects on marine ecosystems. Batsheva de Rothschild Seminar: Environmental Science and Policy: Challenges in the South Eastern Mediterranean, Israeli Academy of Science, Nirtzion, Israel, 19 Nov. 2015.

Turul S., Öztürk D., Öztürk B., Keskin Ç., Yüksek A., Hinibilir M., Yemeniciolu S., Kideys A.E., Salihoglu B., Yücel N., Uysal Z., & Örek H. Marmara Experiment (MAREX) Results and Future Projections. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Tugrul S.,Yuksek H., Altiok H., & Okus E. Chemical Exchanges between the Marmara and Black Seas through the Bosporus and Impacts of the increased nutrient inputs on Marmara Two-Layer Chemistry. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Ulses C., Kessouri F., Estournel C., Marsaleix P., Conan P., Testor P., Durrieu de Madron X., & Dortenzio, F. Response of pelagic ecosystem to deep convection in the northwestern Mediterranean (LIONEX experiment – WP1 PERSE US). Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Vodopivec M., Malej A., Peliz À.J. Offshore marine constructions as stepping-stones facilitating dispersal of moon jelly fish polyps. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives - North Meets South, 27 Feb. 2015.

Zodiatis G., Gertman I., Poulain P.M. & Menna M. The general circulation in the SE Levantine. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, Brussels, Belgium, 09 Dec. 2015.

Abu Alhaija R., Jimenez C., Lange M. Monitoring Climate Change Impacts in the Mediterranean Marine Biosphere: The Continuous Plankton Recorder Facility at The Cyprus Institute. Building Bridges EWACC 2015 Conference. Nicosia, Cyprus, 17 Jun. 2015.

Medinets S. Nitrogen Problem for the Black Sea Ecosystem. Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Sea Scientific Conference. Constanta, 27 October 2013.

Dereziuk N., Medinets V. Phytoplankton Population Structure Dynamics in Coastal Waters of the Zmiinyi Island in the Black Sea (2004-2012) .Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Sea Scientific Conference Constanta, 27 October 2013 67-68

Kovalova N., Medinets V., Kovalova Ye. Results of Phytoplankton Pigments Studies in the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters in the Black Sea, 2004-2012. Abstract Book of the 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference, Constanta, 27 October 2013 84-85.

Abstract Book of the 4-th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Con ference Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix (L., 1766) horse mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus p onticus Aleev, 1956 diet in the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters. Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Sea Scientific Conference . Constanta, 27 October 2013, 106-107.

Cherkez E., Shatalin S., Shmuratko V., Pavlik T., Medinets V. The North-Western part of the Black Sea coasts changes Abstract Book of the 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference, Constanta, 27 October 2013, 154-155.

Medinets V., Kovalova N., Gazyetov Ye., Snigirev S., Soltys I. Long-term changes of physical & chemical characteristics of surface waters in the Zmi inyi Island area of the Black Sea. Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Sea Scientific Conference, Constanta, 27 October 2013, 178-179.

Medinets V., Long-term Changes of Nutrients Concentra. Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Constanta, 27 October 2013, 180-181.

Kovalova N., Gruzova I., Kotogura S., Mileva A., Medinets S., Snigirev S., Konareva O. tions of Surface Waters in the Zmiinyi Island Area , Abstract Book of the 4th Biannual Black Sea Scientific Conference, Constanta, 27 October 2013

Dereziuk N.V. ,Successions of Diatom algae (Bacillariophyta) in the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters (Ukraine) Proceedings of XIII International scientific algological conference "The Diatoms: pre sent and future studies" RAN Kostroma 23 August 2013, pp 160

Medinets V., Kovalova N., Snigirov S., D erezyuk N., Medinets S. Investigations of marine waters quality of North-Western part of the Black Sea (Zmiinyi Island area) and planed inputs into PERSEUS Project. Presentation at Regional Meeting of the PERSEUS Project, Sevastopol, Ukraine, 26 April, 2013 PERSEUS 26/04/2013 Conference

Cherkez E., Pavlik T., Me dinets V., Gazyetov Ye, Shatalin S., Shmuratko V. Dynamic of coasts line changes in the Bl ack Sea North-Western part for past 30 y ears Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens 27-30 January 2014, pp 55

Medinets S., Medinets V., Kovalova N., Kotogura S. ,Gruzova I., Mileva A., S oltys I. Estimation of atmospheric input role for the Black Sea waters from Nitrogen bala nce perspective Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, Athens 27-30 January 2014, pp 57

Kovalova N., Medinets V., Morozov V., Derezyuk N. Danube Flow Influence on the Zmiinyi Isl and Coastal Water Quality and Microbiota and Phytoplankton Community. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco ,

Medinets V., Cherkez E, K ovalova N. Concept of National Integrated Environme ntal Monitoring and Assessment in the Uk rainian part of the Black Sea, 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco ,

Medinets V., Denga Yu., S nigirov S., Vostrikova T., Gruzova I., T simbalyuk K. Results of Toxic Pollutants Bioaccumulat ion Study in the Zmiinyi Island Coastal Water Area in the Black Sea (2013-2014). 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco

Snigirov S., Abakumov A., Pitsyk V., Kurakin A., S ylantyev S. Current State of Ichthyofauna and Macroi nvertebrates in the Zmiiniy Island Coastal Waters During 2013-2014. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 30 November – 6 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco,

Snigirov S., Abakumov A. Investigations of Peculiarities of Main Pelagic Fishes Diet in the Zmiinyi Island Coastal Waters During 2013- 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 30 November – 6 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco.

Snigirov S. Diet of pelagic fish in Zmiinyi Island coastal waters (Black Sea) Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean n and the Black Sea Perseus Brussels, Belgium 06/12/2015 293-294

Medinets V., Denga Yu., Snigirov S., Gruzova I., Soltys I. Toxic metals in fish and molluscs of the Zmiinyi Island coastal waters (north-we stern part of the Black Sea) in 2012-2014. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015,

V.V. Zamor ov, E.Yu. Leonchik, S.M. Snigi rov, A.N. Abakumov Second assessment of quantity of round goby Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas) in t he Zmiinyi Island coastal waters International Research and Practical Conference “Current Problems of Theoretical and Practical Ichthyology” Grin D.S. Kherson, Ukraine, 15 September 2015, p. 74-76

N.Kovalova, V.Medinets, N.Derezyuk, S.Snigirov, S. Medinets, O.Konareva, Ye. Kovalova. Interconnections between the Danube Rive r discharge, nutrients level and phytoplankton characteristics in the north-western part of the Black Sea (Zmiinyi Island area). Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

N.Derezyuk, V.Medinets, O.Konareva Harmful toxic marine phytoplankton in coastal waters of the Zmiinyi Island in the north-western part of the Black Sea (2012-2 014), p. 265-266

Gazyetov Ye., Pavlik T., Medinets V., Cherkez E., Buniak O., Damalas A. Use of RS/GIS Technology for Mapping of Coastline dynamic and Fires traces in Ukraine. 3rd International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment RSCy2015 RSCy, Paphos, Cyprus 15 March 2015 pp. 42

Dzhembekova N., S. Moncheva. Recent trends of potentially toxic phytoplankton species along the Bulgarian Black Sea area . International Conference on Marine Science and technology “Black Sea 2014” 27 September 2014, p. 321-329

Fermeli, G., Papathanassiou, E., Papatheodorou, G., Streftaris, N., Ioakeimidis, C. My school voyages with PERSEUS (PERSEUS@School) European Geoscience Union (EGU) General Assembly Geophysical Research, Vienna 2 May 2014

Slabakova V., S. Moncheva, V. Doncheva, N. Slabakova. Application of ocean color data to construct phytoplankton bloom indicators for GEnS assessment in the Black Sea. International Conference on Marine Science and technology “Black Sea 2014”, 27 September 2014, p. 213-218.

Mihailov ME et al. Detecting seasonal variations and trends of main oceanographic parameters during a typical year 2014 on the Romanian Black Sea coast.15th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference SGEM /SGEM 24/ June 2015

Rosioru D, Lazar L, Oros A, Coatu V, Stoica E. The assessment of the quality of the marine environment and marine molluscs according to the Directive 2006/113 EC 15th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference SGEM /SGEM, 24 June 2015

Galatchi M et al. Aspects of Romanian Black Sea coast anchovy (Engraulisen crasicolus, Linnaeus, 1758) biology during 2013-2014. 15th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference SGEM /SGEM 24 June 2015

KOGOVŠEK, T., ANGEL, D., DEIDUN, A., LUCIC, D., PESTORI, B., PRIETO, L., TIRELLI, V., VODOPIVEC, M., MALEJ, A. Progress in understanding scyphomedusae outbreaks in the Mediterranean sea: distribution and phenology, Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

V. Kovacevic,M. Giani, M. Kralj, M. Bensi, H. Mihanovic, V. Cardin, G. Civitarese and A. Luchetta Dense water evolution in the Adriatic pits during 2013-14: physical and biogeochemical properties XXII Congress of the Italian Association of Oceanology and Limnology Italian Association of Oceanology and Limnology, 01 October 2015.

Kovacevic V., Giani M., Kralj M., Bensi M., Mihanovic H., Ursella L., Cardi n V., Civitarese G. and Luchetta A. ADREX campaigns with emphasis on the dense water evolution in the Adriatic pits during 2013-14: physical and biogeochemi cal properties. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Civitarese G., Lavigne H., and the ADREX Group. Circulation, ecosystem dynamics and climate sensitiveness in the Central Mediterranean region Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Azzaro M, R La Ferla . Variability of carbon dioxide production rates in the water masses of Southern Adriatic Pit in the period 1993-2004. Effects of Climate Changes on the World’s oceans. Santos, Brazil, 21-27 March 2015. Workshop on carbon pumps. Comment-summaries on Observational approaches. PICES

Caruso G, Zaccone R, Leonardi M, Azzaro M, Monticelli LS, Caroppo C, Maimone G, La Ferla R. Microbial role in ocean's biogeochemistry: Towards the development of microbial indicators for ecosystem status assessment. Effects of Climate Changes on the World’s oceans. Santos, Brazil, 21-27 March 2015. Workshop on carbon pumps. Comment-summaries on Observational approaches. PICES

La Ferla R, Zaccone R, Caruso G, Maimone G, M onticelli , LS, Azzaro M. The Mediterranean Sea (MED) as a study basin for studying microbial Carbon pump. Workshop on carbon pumps. Comment-summaries on Observational approaches. Effects of Climate Changes on the World's oceans. Santos, Brazil, 21-27 March 2015. PICES 27/03/2015

D’Alelio, D; Libralato, S; Ribera d’Alcalà, M. Evidence of plasticity in planktonic foo d-webs: an analysis of possible drivers and biogeochemical implications. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South ,ASLO , 22 February 2015

Grech D, Patti FP, Chiarore A, Mulas M, Buia MC. Coastal transformation and marine habitat loss. MEDCOAST E. Ozhan 06 October 2015

Ribera d'Alcalà, M, Crise, A, D'Alelio, D, Libralato, S. Refining the tools for the implementation of the MSFD in the pelagic environment. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South, ASLO 22 February 2015

Huertas IE, Flecha S, Rios A, Garcia-Lafuente J, Hilmi K, de la Paz M, Perez . GIFT (Gibraltar Fixed Time series): a sensor for global change in the Mediterranean Sea. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South, ASLO 22 February 2015

Prieto L., B. Frontera, G. Vizoso, J.M. Aguiló, J.P. Pujol, C. Troupin, A.M. Grau, J. Ruiz & J. Tintoré. A new website platform for uploading data from a systematic jellyfish monitoring system in the Balearic Islands: a joint science-society approach PERSEUS International Workshop “Coming to grips with the jellyfish phenomenon in the Southern European and other Seas: research to the rescue of coastal managers” 30 December 2015

Flecha S, de la Paz M, Pé rez FF, Ga rcía-Lafuente J, Sammartino S, Rios AF, Huertas IE. First evidence of Ocean Acidification in the Mediterranean by continuous high frequency measurements SOLAS Open Science Conference SOLAS 11 September 2015

de la Paz M, Huertas IE, Flecha S , Rios AF, Pérez FF . Oceanic measurements of N2O in the Nort h Atlantic from different observational platforms. SOLAS Open Science Conference SOLAS 11 September 2015

Huertas, I.E., Flecha S., Río s A.F., García -Lafuente J., Sammartino S., Casas, B., Pérez F.F. Trends of pH decrease in the Mediterranean Sea through sustained observations in the Strait of Gibraltar. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Navarro, G., Prieto, L., Huertas, I.E. Remote sensing algorithm to identify dominant phytoplankton groups in the Mediterranean Sea: A tool for MSFD at basin scale. Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Puig, M., Casal, J., Darbra, R.M. Socio-economic impact of the maritime transport and ports in the Mediterranean and Black Seas Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 27-30 January, 2014, Athens, Greece

Puig, M., Casal, J., Darbra, R.M. Environmental pressures caused by ports in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Abstract Book of the PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, (27-30 January, 2014, Athens, Greece.

Puig, M., Casal, J., Darb ra, R.M. Development of a Methodology for the Identification of Significant Environmental Aspects in Mediterranean and Black Sea Ports 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco.

Puig, M., Darbra, R.M. Development of a Tool for the identification and assessment of Environmental Aspects in Ports (TEAP). Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Staneva J. and Wahle K. Coupling of wave and circulation models in coastal-ocean predicting systems EGU General Assembly, EGU Conference Vienna 17 April 2015

Sebastian Grayek, Emil Stanev, and Johannes Schulz-Stellenfleth. Assessment of the Black Sea observing systems. A focus on 2005-2012 Argo campaigns. EGU General Assembly, EGU Conference Vienna 17 April 2015

Ioakeimidis, C., Zeri, C., Kaberi, H., Lefkaditou, E. and Papatheodorou, G. Spatial distribution of marine litter on the Seafloor of the Saronikos Gulf (Greece). Book of abstracts 11th Panhellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries, Lesvos 13 May 2015

Shiganova, Tamara, Alexander Mikaelyan, Snejana Moncheva, Kremena Stefanova, Sergey Mosharov, Irina Mosharova, Natalia Slabakova, R adka Mavro dieva, Elitza Stefanova, Valeriy Chasovnikov, Boryana Djurova, Galina Shtreva. Effect of invasive ctenophores Mnemiopsis leidyi and Beroe ovata on microplankton communities of the Black Sea. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Gazyetov Ye., Pavlik T., Medinets V., Cherkez E., Buniak O., Damalas A. Use of RS/GIS Technology for Mapping of Coastline dynamic and Fires traces in Ukraine. Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment RSCy2015 . 3rd International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geo-information of Environment RSCy2015, 19 March 2015

Argiro Zenetos, E. Arashkevich, L. Boicenco, C. Dumitrache, S. Gana, A. Oros, B. Ozturk, G. Rilov, K. Souissi, M. Chikina, A. Nikishina. NIS in PERSEUS hotspot areas: Testing trends in introduction as an indicator of GES Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Bosse A., P. Testor, L. Mortier, L. Beguery, K. Bernardet, L. Prieur, V. Taillandier and F . D'Ortenzio. Observations of submesoscale coherent vo rtices of Levantine Intermediate Water: formation and role in the circulation of the western Mediterranean Sea. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40 CIESM Conference, 1 November 2013

Ostrovskii A., Zatsepin A. A deep ventilation of aerobic zone in the NE Black Sea due to vertical turbulent mixing. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Bosse A., P. Testor, L. Mortier, L. Houpert, H. Lavigne, F. d'Ortenzio, L. Prieur, V. Taillandier, L. Coppola, H. Claustre. High resolution sampling of Submesoscale Coherent Vortices transporting newly formed deep water across the NW Mediterranean Sea thanks to glider. 2014 Ocean Sciences Meeting, 23-28 February 2014, Honolulu, USA. American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS) Conference, 28 February 2014

Bosse A., P. Testor, Mortier L., P. Damien, C. Estournel, P. Marsaleix, L. Prieur. Submesoscale frontal processes at the margin of a deep convection area: a case study in the NW Mediterranean, Sea 6th EGO meeting and final Symposium of t he COST Action ES0904, Kiel, Germany, 16-17 June. EGO (European/Everyone's Gliding Observatories).

Santinelli, C., Marchetti, E., Gonnelli, M., Kovacevic, V., Giani, M., Civitarese, G. Dissolved organic matter as a key parame ter to assess the good environmental status: results from the ADREX-2014 experiment. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Bouffard, J., J Marmain, A Bosse, A Petrenko, P Fo rget, A Doglioli, P Testor. Variability of slope current positioning from space: Application to the Northern Current in the North Western Mediterranean Sea. 40th COSPAR Scientific Assembly. 2-10 August 2014, Moscow, Russia

Coppola, L., Bosse A., Co nan P., D’ Ortenzio F., Durrieu de M adron X., Estournel C., Houpert L., Lavigne, H., Lefevre D., Mortier L.,Raimbault P., Testor P Impacts of physical forcing on biogeochemical budget in the NW Mediterranean Sea . The 2nd Workshop on Marginal Seas in Change – The East Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, Busan, Korea, 26 September 2014. The Korean Society o f Oceanography; Seoul National University (EAST-I)

Retelletti Brogi S., Gonnelli M., Galletti Y., Vestri S., Casotti R., Balestra C., Margiotta F., Santinelli C. Dynamics of Dissolved Organic Matter at the Arno river mouth 13° International Estuarine Biogeochemistry Symposium 13° International Estuarine Biogeochemistry Symposium, 10 June 2015

Galletti Y., Gonnelli M., Vestri S., Santinelli C. Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) dynamics in open waters of the Mediterranean Sea. ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South, ASLO 22 February 2015

Estournel C., P. Testor, P. Damien, L. Mortier, P. Marsaleix, J.-M. Lellouche, C. Ulses, F. Kesouri, P. Raimbault, and L Coppola. High resolution modelling of dense water formation in the North-western Mediterranean: benefits from an improved initial stratification in summer EGU 2014, 27 Apr.-02 May Vienna, Austria European Geosciences Union (EGU) 02/05/2014 Conference

Retelletti Brogi S., Gonnelli M., Vestri S., Santinelli C. DOC and CDOM dynamics In The Arno River (Italy). ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South ASLO 22/02/2015

Santinelli C., Follett C., Retelletti S., Xu L., Repeta D. Radiocarbon data open new intriguing questions about DOM dynamics in the Med Sea ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting Global And Regional Perspectives -North Meets South, ASLO 22/02/2015.

Coppola, L. Prieur, I. Taupier-Letage, M-N. Bouin, G. Caniaux, C. Lebeaupin, M. Herrmann, F. D’Ortenzio A Multiplatform Fine Scale 3D Analysis of the North-western Mediterranean during the 8th HYMEX Workshop, Malta, 2014. HyMex Conference 18 September 2014

Hayes D., A. Hannides, G. Goergiou, P. Testor, H. Gildor, G. Zodiatis. Description of the Long-lived Subsurface Mesoscale Eddy South of Cyprus 6th EGO meeting and final Symposium of t he COST Action ES0904, Kiel, Germany, EGO (European/Everyone's Gliding Observatories) 17 June 2014

Hayes D., G. Zodiatis, G. Georgiou, E. Mauri, P. P oulain, R. Gerin, G. Notarstefano a nd P. Testor Changes in Levantine Intermediate Water properties observed in the Eastern Levantine: 1995-2012. 40th CIESM Congress, 28 October - 1 November 2013, Marseille, France. CIESM Congress 1 November 2013

Vandenbulcke, L., Capet, A., Grégoire, M., Barth A. The seamod.ro operational stochasting Bl ack Sea forecasting system.The 47th International Liege Colloquium The 47th International Liege Colloquium 8 May 2015.

Heslop E.E., S. Ruiz, J. Allen, J-L López-Jurado and J. Tintoré . Glider observed variability in oceanic circulation at different scales, from ‘endurance’ line monitoring at an important Mediterranean ‘choke’ point. 6th EGO meeting and final Symposium of t he COST Action ES0904, Kiel, Germany, EGO (European/Everyone's Gliding Observatories),17 June 2014

Capet A., Stan ev, E., Be ckers, J-M. , Murray, J. and Grégoire, M. Decrease of the Black Sea Oxygen Invento ry through the second half of the Xxth century EGU General Assembly, EGU Conference Vienna 17 April 2015.

Heslop E.E., S. Ruiz, J. Allen, J-L López-Jurado and J. Tintoré. Sub-seasonal and mesoscale variability of oceanic circulation at key ‘choke’ points: an example from the Western Mediterranean EGU 2014, Vienna. 2 May 2014

Heslop, E.E., J. Tintoré, P. Poulain, J-L López-Jurado, M. Torner. The ‘quiet revolution’: continuous glider monitoring at ocean ‘choke’ points as key component of an EU cross-platform ocean observation strategy. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco

Vandenbulc ke, L., , Barth A., Capet, A., Grégoire, M. The seamod.ro operational stochasting fo recasting system for the Black Sea, EGU General Assembly EGU Conference 17 April 2015

Heslop, E.E., J. Tintoré, S. Ruiz, J. Allen, J-L López- Jurado, M. Torner. The ‘quiet revolution’: continuous glider monitoring at ocean ‘choke’ points as key component of a new cross-platform observing system AGU Fall Meeting 2014 American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS). 19 December 2014.

Capet A, Meysman F., Soetaert K., and Grégoire M. The role of sediment resuspension in biogeochemical cycling across continental s helves. TURBINTERMARS 2015: International conference on turbulence and interactions in marine systems, 25 February 2015

Giani M., Cozzi S., Tartari G. Detecting natural and anthropogenic trends of Po River loads in the North Adriatic: the importance of data mining and time series analysis XXII AIOL National Congress 1 October 2015.

Heslop, E.E., Juza, M., Mourre, B., Allen, J., López-Jurado, J-L., Torner, M. and Tintoré, J. Combining glider monitoring at a circulation “choke” point with numerical simulation Glider Community Workshop 2015, Norwich, UK. , Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences 07 May 2015

Krasakopou lou E., Souvermezoglou E., & Goyet C. Acidification of the North Aegean Sea from anthropogenic carbon Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Karageorgis A.P., Psarra S., Drakop oulos P., Assimakopo ulou G., Banks A.C., Kabouri G., Kanellopoulos Th., Krasakopoulou E., Lagaria A., Pagou K., Papadopoulos V., Papadopoulou A., Parinos K., Renieris P., Spyridakis N. & Velaoras D. Back to basics: Measuring IOPs in the Aegean Sea to support chlorophyll-a retrieval from ocean colour. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Shapiro G.I., Wobus F., Z atsepin A.G., Akivis T.M. & Zhou F. Shelf-deep sea exchanges in the Black Sea: an integrated analysis. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Rahav E. & Herut B. Bacterioplankton variability in the Levantine basin (SE Mediterranean Sea), implications on the related Marine Strategy Framework Directive descriptor. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Heslop, E.E., Juza, M., Mourre, B., Alle n, J., López-Jurado, J-L., Torner, M. and Tintoré, J Towards a better understanding of ocean variability, combining glider monitoring and numerical simulation, at a circulation “ choke” point 47th International Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics, Liege, May 2015 Geo-Hydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER), University of Liège 08 May 2015

Psarra S., Lagaria A., Pagou P., Assimakopoulou G., Pavlidou A. & Karageorgis A.P. Phytoplankton dynamics in the hydrologic ally complex NE Aegean frontal area (NE Mediterranean) Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Houpert L. P.Testor, A. B osse, X. Durrieu de Madron, L. Mortier. Estimation of the Upper-Ocean Heat Budget Components from Gliders and Mooring data at the ocean station LION over the recent period (2007-2012). 6th EGO meeting and final Symposium of t he COST Action ES0904, Kiel, Germany EGO (European/Everyone's Gliding Observatories) 17 June 2014.

Houpert L., P. Testor, X. Durrieu de Madron, A. Bosse, and L. Mortier High resolution monitoring of deep water formations in the north western Mediterranean over the recent period (2007-2012) 2014 Ocean Sciences Meeting, Honolulu, USA. American Geophy sical Union (AGU), t he Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS). 28 February 2014

Brind’Amour A., Rochet M. -J., Mérigot B. , Jadaud A., Carbonara P., Follesa C., M aiorano P., Ordinas X., S pedicato M .T., Lefka ditou E., Peris teraki N., Tser pes G., Ra biller M., Bert helé O. & Trenkel V.M. Contrasting marine food web structures and time trends across the Mediterranean. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Houpert L., P. Testor, X. Durrieu de Madron, S. So mot, F. D' Ortenzio, C. Estournel, and H. Lavigne Seasonal cycle of the mixed layer depth, of the seasonal thermocline and of the upper -ocean heat rate in the Mediterranean Sea: an observational approach (solicited). EGU 2014, Vienna, Austria European Geosci ences Union (EGU) Conference 2 May 2014.

Trenkel V.T. & Brind ’Amour A. Characterising spatial and temporal patt erns of species biomass distributions in landings from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Houpert L., X. Durrieu de Madron, P. Testor, A. Bosse, L. Mortier Monitoring of Intense Events of Deep Water Formations in the Northwestern Mediterranean over the last five years EGU General Assembly 2014 , Vienna, Austria. European Geosciences Union, EGU Conference 2 May 2014.

Font J., Durrie u de Madron X., Houpert L. & Testor P. Effects of deep water formation processes in the population dynamics of the commercial deep-sea shrimp Aristeus antennatus. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Panayotidis P., Karamfilov V., Zouljevic A. Dragos M., Gana S. & Bouia M. Seagrass distribution patterns and ecological quality status for the evaluation of GEnS under MSFD: comparative case studies in the SAS Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Simboura N., Oros A., Dumitrache C., Karamfilov V., Filimon A. & Klayn S. Response of benthic communities to human pressures: an integrative assessment. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Kassis D., et a l. Mooring upgrades with new sensors and ex pansion under PERSEUS – Building a future strategy towards monitoring the South European Seas. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco.

Canals M., Sànchez-V idal A., Amblàs D., Tubau X., Calafat A. &Lastras G. Anthropogenic impacts on deep submarine canyons of the NW Mediterranean Sea. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Ioakeimidis C., Fotopoulou K.N., Ka rapanagioti H.K., Geraga M., Zeri C., Papathanassiou E., Galgani F. & Papatheodorou G. What’s the lifespan of plastic bottles in the marine environment? Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

González D., Pantazi M., Vasile D., Muresan M., Vassilopoulou V. & Hanke G. Chemical pollution in the SES: methodological approaches and assessment Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Kavadas S., Maina I., Vassilopoulou V., Damalas D., Dokos J., Pantazi M. Estimating fishing pressure from coastal fisheries using Multicriteria Decision Analysis methodology. 1st Regional Symposium on Sustainable small-scale fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. GFCM & FAO 30/11/2013 Conference

Kavadas, S., Maina, I., Siapatis, A. Using VMS fishing effort estimates to evaluate fisheries statistics data: a case study for the North Aegean Sea Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40, 1 November 2013

L. Coppola, D. Lefevre, L. Prieur, V. Taillandier, Legendre, L. Dynamic of the dissolved oxygen in the N W Mediterranean Sea (Dyfamed site). IMBER Open Science Conference, Bergen 2014 IMBER 27 June 2014.

L.Coppola, D.Lefevre, L.Prieur, V.Taillandier. Evolution of the dissolved oxygen in the central part of the NW Mediterranean sea: ne w results about the water mass properties change over the last 20 years. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40, CIESM 1 November 2013.

Maina I, K avadas S, Dokos J. Spatio-temporal patterns of fishing pressure on bathymetric zones in central and North Aegean Sea using vessel monitoring system data for open sea fisheries. Rapp. Comm. int. Mer. Médit., 40 CIESM 1 November 2013

Maina I., Kavadas S., Mantopoulou D., Somarakis S. Identification of fishing grounds for the tar get species of bottom trawl in the Hellenic waters. 1st International congress of applied ichthyology & aquatic environment – HydroMedit, 15 November 2014.

Maina I., Kavadas S., Mantopoulou D., Vassilopoulou V., Dokos J., Georgakarakos S. The use of Vessel Monitoring System data to identify and map migration spatio-temporal patterns of trawlers in the Aegean Sea 1st PERSEUS scientific workshop, Athens, Greece 30 January 2014

Maina, I., Kavadas, S., Laiaki, M., Mantopoulou, D., Georgak arakos. Identification and mapping migration spatio-temporal patterns of bottom trawlers. 11th PanHellenic Symposium on Oceanography and Fisheries. Lesvos 17 May 2015

Olita, A., Ribotti, A., R uiz, S., Pascua l A. Deep Chlorophyll Maximum distribution in the Alboran sea and its relationship with mesoscale and frontal features through synchronous glider observations EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria) EGU (European Geosciences Union) 17 April 2015.

Pascual, A., Ruiz, S., Tr oupin, Ch., Olita, A., Cl aret, M., Mahadevan, A., Mourre, B ., Pierre-Mari e, P., Capet, A ., Tintoré, J., Tovar, A. AlborEx: a multi-platform interdisciplinary view of Meso- and Submesoscale processes Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Pascual, A., Ruiz, S., Troupin, Ch., Olita, A., Claret, M., Mahadevan, A., Mourre, B ., Pierre-Mari e, P., Capet, A ., Tintoré, J., Tovar, A. AlborEx: a multi-platform interdisciplinary view of Meso and Submesoscale processes. Ocean Surface Topography Science Team Meeting, Virginia, USA. Ocean Surface Topography Science Team (OSTST), 23 October 2015.

Pasqueron De Fommervault, O., C.Migon, F.D'Ortenzio and L. Coppola. Seasonal and decadal variability of nutrient concentration: data from the Dyfamed station (Ligurian Sea). IMBER Open Science Conference Bergen 2014 IMBER 27 June 2014.

Pasqueron De Fommervault, O., C. Migon, F.D' Ortenzio and L. Coppola. Variability of nutrient concentration profile s in relation to seasonal physical and biogeochemical processes: Data from the DYFAMED station (Ligurian Sea) Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40 CIESM 1 November 2013

Allen, M. Torner, A. Olita, S. Ruiz, C. Troupin, E. Mason, M. Palmer, F. Margirier, C. Castilla, P. Ba laguer, I. Liza rán, G. No tarstefano, A. Massanet, K. Sebastián, J.P. Beltrán, M. Juza, A. Tovar, P. Vélez, T. Orguz, A. Mahadevan, P. Poulain, J. Tintoré. ALBOREX: a major intensive multi-platform and multidisciplinary experiment in the Alboran Sea. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 1–4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco.

Poulain P-M., G. Manzella, K. Schroeder, D. Kassis, P. Testor, L. Mortier, M. Ribera, V. D adic, R. S antoleri, E. He slop, J. Tintoré Identification of gaps and recommendatio ns on upgrades of the SES observing systems to serve PERSEUS 1st PERSEUS scientific workshop, Athens, Greece 28 January 2014

Poulain, P., Menna, M., P ascual, A. Drifter measurements during the ALBOREX experiment in the Western Mediterranean Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015.

Ruiz, S., Pascual, A., Allen, J., O lita, A., Tovar, A., Mahadevan, A., Claret, M., Troupin, Ch., Poulain, P., Oguz, T., Tintoré, J. ALBOREX: an intensive multi-platform and multidisciplinary experiment in the Alboran Sea. Marine Environmental Monitoring, Modelling And Prediction 47th International Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics, Liège, Belgium. GeoHydrodynamics and Environment Research (GHER) - University Liege 08 May 2015.

Ruiz, S., Pascual, A., Allen, J., Olita, A., Tovar, A., Oguz, T., Mahadevan, A., Poulain, P., Tintoré, J. ALBOREX: an intensive multi-platform and multidisciplinary experiment in the Alboran Sea EGU General Assembly, Vienna, Austria European Geosciences Union (EGU), 17 April 2015

Somot S., L. Houpert, X. Durrieu de Madron, A. Bosse, P. Tes tor, F. Adloff, C. Dubois, M. Herrmann, R. Waldman, M-N. Bouin, F. Sevaul. Observation-based indicators, model evaluation and understanding of the Interannual variability (1980-2012) of the North-West ern Mediterranean open-sea deep convection 7th HyMeX conference, Cassis, France HyMeX 10 Ocotber 2013

Somot S., L. Houpert, X. Durrieu De Madron, P. Testor, M. Herrmann and F. Sevault. Model evaluation and understanding of the Interannual variability (1980-2012) of the north-western Mediterranean open-sea deep convection Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit., 40 CIESM 1 November 2013

Testor P., A. Bosse, L. Houpert, F. D'Ortenzio, H. Lavigne. Physical-biogeochemical coupling observed by gliders and profiling floats in the North-Western Mediterranean sea over a seaso nal cycle 2014 Ocean Sciences Meeting, Honolulu, USA American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS), 28 Febryary 2014

Testor P., A. Bosse, L. M ortier, P. Cauc hy, F. D¿O rtenzio, V. Tai llandier, L. Pr ieur, L. C oppola, C. Estournel, X. Durrieu de Madron, L. Houpert, L. B eguery, H. Benabdelm oumene, E. Godhino, K. Bernardet, H. Giordani, G. Caniaux, S. Somot M-N Bouin, P. Con an, A. Alv arez, R. O nken, D. C ecchi, B. Garau, A. Olita, S. Sparnocchia, J. Tintore, S. Ruiz, M. Tomas. Multiscale Analysis of Deep Convection Processes in the North-western Mediterranean Sea from glider data. 7th HyMeX conference, Cassis, France HyMeX 10 October 2013

Testor P., A. Bosse, L. M ortier, P. Cauchy, F. D’O rtenzio, H. Lavigne, O. d e Fommervault, V. Taillandier, L. Prieur, L. Coppola, C . Estournel, X. Durrieu de Madron, L. Houpert, L. Beguery, H. Benabdelmoumene, E. Godhino, K. Bernardet, H. Giordani, G. Caniaux, S. Somot M, N Bouin, P. Conan, A. Alvarez, R. Onken, D. Cecchi, B. Garau, A. Oli ta, S. Sparnocchia, J. Tintore, S. Ruiz, M. Tomas Multi-scale and Multi-Platform Analysis of Deep Convection Processes in the North-western Mediterranean Sea 1st PERSEUS scientific workshop, Athens, Greece 30 January 2014

Testor P., and A. Beszczynska-Moeller. New capabilities offered by gliders to study the physical-biological coupling in the ocean COST Conference: The predictive Power of Marine Science in a Changing Climate, Institute of Oceanology, Sopot, Poland 8 April 2014

Pérez-Albaladejo E., Rizzi J., Fernandes D., Lill e-Langøy R., Goksøyr A. & Porte C. Use of in-vitro bioassays to characterize the environmental quality of sediments from the Adriatic and the Black Seas. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

Testor, P., A. Bosse, L. Houpert, F. D’Ortenzio, H . Lavigne, V. Taillandier, P. Conan, L. Mortier, L. Prieur, C. Estournel , L. Coppola, A. Alvarez, R. Onken, J. Tintore. New knowledge of the variability of the north-western Mediterranean sea from observations of the HYMEX/MERMEX E OP/SOPS 8th HYMEX Workshop, Malta, 2014, 18 September 2014

Tintoré J., E. Heslop, P-M. Poulain, D. Kassis, P. Testor, L. Mortier, L. Petit de la Villeon. Strategies for future European observing system Sea. 1st PERSEUS scientific workshop, Athens, Greece, 30 January 2014

Tsangaris, C., V. Moschino, E. Strogyloudi, V. Coatu, A. Ramsak, R. Abu Alhaija, S. Carvalho, S . Felline, A. Kosyan, Y. Lazarou, I. Hatzianestis, A. Oros, D. Tiganus. Biochemical responses to pollution in selected sentinel organisms across the south-east Mediterranean and Black Sea. 2nd PERSEUS Scientific Workshop, 4 December, 2014, Marrakech, Morocco

Zoppini A. , Ademollo N. , Amalfitano S. , Dellisanti W ., Lungarini S. , Miserocchi S., Patrolecco L. & Langone L. Linking the microbial community processes to the contamination by priority organic substances: in situ observations on coastal sediments of the Adriatic Sea (Italy). Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

Tronczycski J. , Kuspilic G. , Carlotti F. , Cadiou JF., Andral B. & Milun V. Accumulation and trophic transfer of POPs in plankton and small pelagic fish in the Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

Poulain P.-M. Lagrangian observing systems in the Sout hern European Seas: review, gaps and upg rade. Scientific Conference Integrated Marine Research in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Brussels, 7-9 December 2015

Akoglu E., Baris Salihogl u, Bettina Fach Sali hoglu, Simone Libralato, Heather Ca nnaby, Temel Oguz and Cos imo Solidoro Changes in the future ecosystem structure of the Black Sea under predicted clima tological and anthropogenic variations EGU General Assembly 2014, Vienna, Austria European Geosciences Union (EGU), 2 May 2014