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Two research vessels RV Belgica (Belgian government) and RV Zeeleeuw (Flemish government) are active mainly on the Belgian Continental Plate. The area is within easy reach from three Belgian coastal harbours (max. 3 h sailing).Nearby research facilities (e.g. fully equiped laboratories) are available at the University of Gent (Marine Biology Section) and the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). Two research vessels RV Belgica (Belgian government) and RV Zeeleeuw (Flemish government) are active mainly on the Belgian Continental Plate. The area is within easy reach from three Belgian coastal harbours (max. 2.5 h sailing).There is a Marine Station at the NE part of the Alonnisos island, which is used by researchers dealing with the protection of the Mediterranean seal (Monachus monachus). The Station has a library and a dorm for the guests. A modified fishing vessel is used for the research activities.The Laboratory of Zoology and Marine Biology of the Department of Biology (University of Lecce) offers all kinds of facilities (from laboratories to diving, a boat and dorms for visitors).The Laboratory of Zoology and Marine Biology of the Department of Biology (University of Lecce) offers all kinds of facilities (from laboratories to diving, a boat and dorms for visitors).Fully equipped research institutes at some kilometres distance:NIOO-CEMO (sampling with research vessel); in co-operation with National Fisheries Institute RIVO and Research Institute for Coastal Mangaement RIKZFully equipped research institutes at some kilometres distance:NIOO-CEMO (sampling with research vessel); in co-operation with National Fisheries Institute RIVO and Research Institute for Coastal Mangaement RIKZLVALUS& @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @Extensive information (theses, reports, and publications resulting from several former and running projects) on seabirds, meio-, macro-, hyper-, and epibenthos, as well as geomorphology and sedimentdynamics is available.1. Nicolaidou, A., Papadopoulou, N. and N. Simboura. 1985. Taxonomic and ecological study of the polychaete fauna of the N. Sporades, Aegean Sea. CIESM, B-VII4, 1p. 2. Simboura, N. 1997. The taxonomic group of benthic polychaeta as indicator of diversity of the marine ecosystem. Proceedings of the 5th Hellenic Symposium of Oceanography and Fisheries, Vol. I, pp. 445-448. 3. Simbura, N., Zenetos, A., Thessalou-legaki, M., Pancucci, M.-A. and A. Nicolaidou. 1995. Benthic communities of the infralittoral in the N. Sporades (Aegean Sea): a variety of biotopes encountered and analysed. Marine Ecology. Pubblicazioni della Stazione Zoologica di Napoli, 16(4): 283-306.The LZMB is intensively studying this area with a long-term photographic survey (10 years). Date mussel (Lithophaga lithophaga) fisheries are a serious problem for the conservation of this area, but the recent institution of a Marine Protected Area offers and opportunity to study community recovery.1997 survey covering most Apulian coast to identify hot spots of biodiversity. Identification of this area as a remarkable one. The subtidal rocky coast of the Otranto area is being intensively studied with photographic methods at different depths to analise the pattern of natural variability in the distribution of the benthic populations.Long term data sets on hydrographic and biological conditions (from 60s with interruptions, from 1999 again full range of data at 8 stations in Integral Monitor Programme.Long term data sets on hydrographic and biological conditions (from 60s with interruptions, from 1999 again full range of data at 8 stations in Integral Monitor Programme.LVAL h%Y3Lj=Great habitat heterogeneity (rocky bottoms, sandy beaches, salt pans, pseudo-reefs of vermetids (Dendropoma petraeum) and calcareous algae (Spongites notarisii), Posidonia meadows in excellent state of preservation). Termophilous relic site. Boundary zone between some Mediterranean and Atlantic taxa.Volcanic islands. In contact zone between Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. Pristine rocky bottoms, Posidonia meadows.Excellent state of conservation (pristine Posidonia meadowsRocky and sandy shores; no stuarine or lagoon areas. Littoral pools, Trottoir, submarine caves, Posidonia meadows, communities of photophilous algae on both hard and soft bottoms,Marl, communities of sciophilous algae, coralligenous bottoms dominated by encrusting algae or with animal dominance, etc.Close to the natural rocky coasts of northern France (e.g. Boulonnais), a large variety of artificial hard substrata is present along the Belgian coast: e.g. concrete and natural stone, and wooden piers, inter- as well as subtidal.Because of the diverse bathymetry and hydrodynamics, a large variety of benthic soft-bottom habitats is present in the area (muddy to coarse sands).Because of the highly diverse bathymetry and hydrodynamics, a large variety of benthic habitats is present in the area: very fine to coarse sands.Except for gravelbeds, all soft-sediment habitats, present in a wide area, are available within the western Coastal Banks: e.g. tertiary clay, very fine to coarse sands, as well as very shallow sandbanks.Hard substrate: Photophilic Algae biocoenosis (AP); Pre-coralligenous facies (sciaphilic communities). Soft substrate: sediment type ranging from muddy sand to sand, gravely sand and sandy gravel.Rocky cliffs with flourishing Cystoseira spp. fringe and many large marine caves. Sandy bottoms, Posidonia oceanica meadowsSilty to sandy intertidal flats, gullies till 40m, saltmarshes, rocky dikes,Silty to sandy intertidal flats, gullies till 40m, saltmarshes, rocky dikes,LVAL y[AF]tello, M. J., Eds. 1999. BioMar biotope viewer: a guide to marine habitats, fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland. Trinity College, Dublin, EnNatural Park embracing 12.000 ha of marine bottoms, along 45 km of volcanic coastal cliffs on the SE, mediterranean Spanish coast. No rivers, cities or industries around. Group of three volcanic islands off African coast (2.5 miles). On continental shelf, sill speparating them from African coast about 15 m depth.Natural Reserve embracing 9012 ha of marine area and number of islets of different sizes. Archipelago composed of 19 islets, 9 km south off Majorca, on continental shelf defined by 200 m isobath. About 8.000 ha of marine bottoms. Calcareus. All islets placed inside 75 m isobath..Artificial hard substrata. The inter- and subtidal, Belgian hard substrata are composed of groins, dykes, piers, and harbour walls, composed of concrete and/or natural stone.The area is characterized by a diverse geomorphology (sandbanks and swales) and sedimentology (soft-sediments) and influenced by the nearby Schelde estuary, drastically increasing the sediments' mud content.An offshore, geomorphological highly diverse sandbank-swale system, composed of muddy to coarse sandy sediments, with depths ranging from 3 to 20 m and exposed to commercial sand extraction.A bathymetrical and hydronamical highly diverse, nearshore sandbank-swale system composed of clay to coarse soft-sediments.Marine Park of Alonnisos. Situated in the Northern part of Sporades Archipelagos. Three small islands are included: Piperi, Youra and Kyra Panagia (Pelagos).Porto Cesareo is a Marine Protected Area since 1997. It is a small village on a rocky and sandy shore characterized by very different habitats.Otranto is characterized by a unique position between the South Adriatic and the Ionian Sea. The area is characterized by a high rocky coast.Sea-arm in SW Netherlands, relatively free from anthropogenic input.Estuary in SW Netherlands, rather strong impact by domestic wastes.'4h =j_&0A more detailed description of the area and extensive lis+3"VincxMagdaDegraerStevensteven.degraer@rug.ac.be*@$K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35GentB-9000BelgiumPrimaryBelgiumWestern Coastal Banksc@"NE{@Moderate@!@q@&@ @]@%@% ɽyssoXLLLLLLLLLL4.''"!$w+'AnastasiosEleftherioutelef@imbc.grArvanitidisChristosarvanitidis@imbc.gr$@$CretePrimaryGreece'@#J@"NE@High@!@@j@ @@Ź}vqqqqqeeeeeeeeeeRJ?2'$+( 6FraschettiSimonettasfrasca@ilenic.unile.itBoeroFerdinandoboero@ilenic.unile.itTerlizziAntonioaterlizzi@ilenic.unile.it9@$Lecce1-73100ItalyReferenceItaly Porto CesareoNE@Biocoenotic map available.-@@'@%//# ׾zskVLG0'$g+';FraschettiSimonettasfrasca@ilenic.unile.itBoeroFerdinandoboero@ilenic.unile.itTerlizziAntonioaterlizzi@ilenic.unile.it9@$Lecce1-73100ItalyPrimaryItaly$@#H@"NE@High@!|@W@8@ @@."" ȼzskVLG0' $+3!9HummelHermanhummel@cemo.nioo.knaw.nlReferenceNetherlands OosterscheldeNED@L@@@|||ponnUJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)#$g+3-HummelHermanhummel@cemo.nioo.knaw.nlReferenceNetherlands WesterscheldeNEC@L@@@|||ponnUJAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA)#$eLVALt` m_;*V7&%Foster-SmithJudyjudy.foster-smith@ncl.ac.ukF@SThe Dove Marine LaboratoryCullercoatsTyne & Wearhttp://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Vacelet.doc#ht#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Sprung.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Vacelet.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Vacelet.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Cochrane Kongsfjord.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Cochrane Kongsfjord.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Sandberg.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Sandberg.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second_questionnaire Ganning.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second_questionnaire Ganning.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Weslawski Puck Bay.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Weslawski Puck Bay.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Todorova.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Todorova.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Hily.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Hily.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Verlaque.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Verlaque.doc##http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Le Gal.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Jaume1.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Jaume1.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Degraer.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Degraer.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Arvanitidis.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Arvanitidis.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Fraschetti.doc#http://www.pml.ac.uk/biomare/docs/Second questionnaire Fraschetti.doc#aLVAL ^[zThe whole of the bay of Morlaix is classified as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intrt Ecologique Faunistique et Floristique) and most of its islands are classified as nature reserves for birds (ZICO: Zone d'Intrt pour la Conservation des Oiseaux).At the national level: two Nature Reserves (Ars, Arguin), ZNIEFF (Natural Areas of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest) type 1 (20 km2) and ZNIEFF type 2 (the whole bay). At the European level: ZICO (Area of Community Importance for Birds) (the whole bay) and NATURA 2000 (60 km2). The area fulfills the criteria for denomination on the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance. Additionally, oyster culture and tourism (which are the main economic activities in the bay) offer the guaranty that the site will remain totally pristine.Classified habitats Znieff 1 and 2 Restricted acces areas. Controlled fishing.Natural national reserve (benthos)Included in French-Italian 'whales sanctuary', LIFE programme.The reserve is co-managed by the Canary Is. Regional Government and by the Spainish Central Government.UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve (1997)UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve (2000)Both islets and about 8.000 Ha of marine bottom around them protected as Spanish National Park (= highest protection level) since April 1991.The area is (1) recognized as a Ramsar area, (2) proposed to be included within the Natura 2000 network areas (as Special Protection Area and Site of Community Importance), in execution of the EC-Habitat Directive, (3) fulfilling all criteria of the EC-Bird Directive (though not included in the final list of EC-Bird Directive areas), and (4) put forward as a high priority core area within the establishment of Marine Protected Areas by the Belgian governmentNational: Presidential decree No1, published in the Official Gazette, Issue 4, No. 519, Athens, 28-5-1992Proposed for the institution of a Marine Protected Area.LVAL Wd/*V7&% Foster-SmithJudyjudy.foster-smith@ncl.ac.ukF@The Dove Marine LaboratoryCullercoatsTyne & WearNE30 4PZU.KReferenceU.K/@55 37-39' N., 1 35-40' W.NW@ The Marennes-Olron bay is pristine with respect to industrial waste inputs. Results from IFREMER water quality network (RNO) can be consulted on the IFREMER web site (www.ifremer.fr)The anthropogenic stress is quite low and of strictly agricultural origin.There is no extensive agricultural practice close to the bay. Since the early 70s, sewage and industrial (paper mill) wastewaters have been processed in treatment plants and discharged in the open sea. Some signs of eutrophication occurred in the 80s and the early 90s, but they are now clearly decreasing.The Glenan Islands are sufficiently far from the continental coast for being protected of the major anthropogenic effects. No important industry over 100km.Entrance to the Bay, influenced by the Liguro-provencal current. Low influence of river outputs, moderate sewage discharges from Riviera's cities.Located 28 nautical miles offshore, off the Liguro-provencal current. Deep station (2300m)Far from influence of cities, rivers, or industries. Islets human population reduced to less than 15 persons (all park staff). Restricted access; navigation and scuba-diving strictly controlled, fishery reduced to about 20 artisanal boats in delineated areas. No trawling allowed.Despite time-restricted fisheries (mainly sole and shrimp) and touristic shipping, the area is free of sand extraction, dredging activities, dumping sites, commercial shipping and artificial hard substrata.No people live on the islands. They are situated in a distance more than one hour (by small fishing boat) from the nearest inhabited island (Alonnisos). Trawling is prohibited.It is a totally pristine habitat, with respect to both anthropogenic and natural stresses. It is already selected for the future institution of a Marine Protected Area.LVALn CLEm8EmK*]6DucrotoyJean-Paulj.p.ducrotoy@biosci.hull.ac.uk>between 54 0,0 N and 54 30,0 N; 10 50,0 E and 12 30,0 E51 34N 10 15W to 51 54N 09 35WT 130 040 - X 700 900 (Irish grid reference)C 147 453 - C 280 195 (Irish grid reference)L 910 390 - L 829 276 (Irish grid reference)63o38 N 64o 07 N, 09o 45E 10o 20 E4o 20' W 53o 08' N to 4o 03' W 53o 20' Nfrom the westernmost part of Baa das Lajes do Pico (38 24.7N; 28 17.6W) to Ponta Queimada (38 23.2N; 28 13.4W).central point, defined from Santa Cruz to Ilhu da Gadelha,Lat. 3655,7'N, Long. 2510,5'W x Lat. 3655,2'N, Long. 2501'Wfrom 3838'N, Long. 2758'W to 3833'N, Long. 2746'Wsquare Lat. 3812'N, Long. 2632'W x Lat. 3812'N, Long. 2638'W39 39 N 39 45 N; Long.: 31 04 W 31 10 W (excluding the terrestrial area of Corvo island)latitude 59o47-60o30N, longitude 28o30 30o10 EEastern part of Karkinitsky Bay of Black Sea (45o45-46o05 N. 33o10-33o 30 E.)4816N-4825 N 415W-434W48 17'- 48 30' N ; 450' - 5 10'W, Western Brittany.Western English Channel Brittany-Normandy gulf 131W- 153W 4837 N- 4850 N43 19.07N 05 09.78E; on the Cte Bleue at a few kilometres west from Marseilles.East of Marseille, between Marseille and Cassis 4312.5-4312.0 N 520-532 E.4301.60N-4259N 621.40E-625.30E25426-25918E / 390706-391303N255'24"E - 5114'12"N 252'24"E - 5117'36"N 318'36"E - 5125'36"N 320'30"E - 5122'24"N237'48"E - 5113'24"N 234'30"E - 5114'48"N 241'18"E - 5121'48"N 244'42"E - 5120'42"N232'36"E - 5105'48"N 230'36"E - 5108'24"N 235'00"E - 5109'24"N 238'20"E - 5107'42"NN:39o 30'; 39o34';39o20';39o39';39o30'.E:24o;24o10';24o25';24o10'24'';24o.Otranto: 40 08 N 18 30 E; S. Maria di Leuca: 39 49 N 18 23 E.LVAL'b2W3fDvT, j>i%T*!+ *e?# #SneliJon-Arnejon.sneli@vm.ntnu.noNorwayReferenceNorwayTautra treshold63o 35N, 10o 30-40 ENEz@ -@nSMD>>>Dublin Bay, Co. Dublin. Late entry not on mapSaltee Islands and environs, Co. Wexford. Late entry not on map.Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal. Late entry not on map.Kilkieran Bay, Co. Galway. Late entry not on map.Lough Hyne marine nature reserve, Co. Cork. Late entry, not on map.Firth of Lorn and Loch Linnhe complex including MullThe Korsfjord and outer fjord basinBeadnell to Craster, Northumberland CoastThe Farne Islands, off the Northumberland CoastPojo Bay and adjacent archipelago areaFradinhos and Cabras islets, Terceira IslandNortheastern coast of Flores IslandSouth coast and reefs of Santa Maria IslandNE coast and Fajs of So Jorge IslandFaial-Pico channel and adjacent areas complexSouth-cape to North-cape transectHaugbergnes/Balsfjord in the Troms areaNorth Norwegian Reference StationsNorthern North Sea/Norwegian Sea (Norwegian Sector)NW Aland Archipelago (Huso-Finbo)Neva Estuary, Gulf of Finland, Baltic SeaBay of Puck (Zatoka Pucka), Baltic SeaCuronian Lagoon (Kursiu Marios), Baltic SeaEastern Karkinitsky Bay, Black SeaMolene Archipelago and Ouessant island'Fonds a Ophiothrix du Pas de CalaisReserve Naturelle de Scandola, Parc Regional de CorseRiviere de Morlaix Station, Bay of MorlaixPierre Noire Station, Bay of MorlaixStation Marine Luc-sur-Mer, CalvadosEstuaries and rias in Southern Brittany (Odet, Aven, Belon, Laita, Blavet)Glenan Archipelago and Concarneau BayReserva Marina Punta de la Restinga-Mar de las Calmas, El HierroParque Natural deCabo de Gata-Nijar, AlmeriaRefugio Nacional de Caza de las Islas ChafarinasNatural Reserve of Salines d'Eivissa I FormenteraCabrera Archipelago (Balearic Is.)North Sporades Islands, Northern AegeanOtranto-Santa Maria di Leuca (Lecce)LVALj@LD'WxB:*u<(MoyFrithjoffrithjof.moy@niva.noOugEivindeivind.oug@niva.no7@Laboratory of Estuarine Ecology, Institute of Oceanography, University of GdanskPolish National SCOR Committee, Section for Marine BiologyPolish National SCOR Committee, Section for Marine BiologyCoastal Research and Planning Institute (CORPI), Klaipeda UniversityInstitute of Oceanology, Bulgarian Academy of SciencesDepartment of Ecological Informatics Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas, National Academy of Sciences of UkraineOdessa Branch Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Ukraine National Academy of Ukraine (OB IBSS)Odessa Branch Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Ukraine National Academy of Ukraine (OB IBSS)Odessa Branch Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Ukraine National Academy of Ukraine (OB IBSS)Odessa Branch Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Ukraine National Academy of Ukraine (OB IBSS)Odessa Branch Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Ukraine National Academy of Ukraine (OB IBSS)Institut Universitaire Europeen de la Mer, Universite de Bretagne OccidentaleInstitut Universitaire Europeen de la Mer, Universite de Bretagne OccidentaleMarine Station of Dinard, Museum National d'Histoire NaturelleCentre de Recherche en Ecologie marine et Aquaculture de L'HoumeauMarine Biology Station Museum National d'Histoire NaturelleMarine Biology Station Museum National d'Histoire NaturelleMarine Biology Station Museum National d'Histoire NaturelleMarine Biology Section, University of GentMarine Biology Section, University of GentMarine Biology Section, University of GentMarine Biology Section, University of GentInstitute of Marine Biology of CreteZoology and Marine Biology Laboratory Universita di LecceZoology and Marine Biology Laboratory Universita di LecceLVAL|e%Y{a%M ZettlerMichaelmichael.zettler@io-warnemuende.de'@"Seestr.15D-18119 RostockGermanyPrimaryGermanyMecklenburg Bight;@NE@1Moderate@'@0@2|@Included: Karkinit Beight (46N,33E), Donuzlav Lake (4515N, 3320E), Sevastopol Bay (4437N, 3330E), Aya Cape & Laspi Bay (4420N, 3348E), Karadag (4450N, 3438E), Kerch Streit (4521N, 3630E)Alexey Zapevalin of the same institute also suggested the NW region of the Black Sea in a separate proposal.Alexey Zapevalin of the same institute also suggested the NW region of the Black Sea in a separate proposal.Alexey Zapevalin of the same institute also suggested the NW region of the Black Sea in a separate proposal.An extensive list of references is available as a hard copy.An extensive list of references is available as a hard copy. Estacade and Somlit stations were proposed together as a single reference site.An extensive list of references is available as a hard copy. Estacade and Somlit stations were proposed together as a single reference site.An extensive list of references is available as a hard copy.An extensive list of references is available as a hard copy.A more detailed description of the area and extensive list of references are available as hard copies.A more detailed description of the area and extensive list of references are available as hard copies.A more detailed description of the area and extensive list of references are available as hard copies.www.mma.es/docs/conservnat/parn/centrosasociados/sesalines.html.A map of the proposed area and an extensive list of references are available as hard copies.A map of the proposed area and an extensive list of references are available as hard copies.A map of the proposed area and an extensive list of references are available as hard copies.A map of the proposed area and an extensive list of references are available as hard copies.Biocoenotic map available as hard copy.LVAL MO$oC[[   2  2  <2   Shiqmona reef is located at the margins of the headland formed by Mount Carmel, aContinuous monitoring program (hydrology and plankton) from 1957. French SOMLIT program. Old and recent data sets: macroplankton (XIX th century), microphytoplankton, mesoplankton, micronekton. In project (2001): bacterial and protozoan diversity.Dyfamed monitoring program from 1987. Instrumented mooring (sediment trap, optical measurements, ctd, etc). French PROOF program. Old data sets: microphytoplankton, mesoplankton, micronekton, macroplankton, Cetaceans census. Recent survey (monthly data): phytoplanktonic pigments (HPLC). In project (2001): mesozooplankton, macroplankton, bacterial diversity.Faunistic studies on various taxa available.Important volume of information available (monograph published in 1992), including algae, molluscs, crustaceans, and Polychaeta.www.mma.es/docs/conservnat/parn/chafarinas/index.htmlSome information available on biodiversity.recently published checklists (1993) of benthic algae, seagrasses, Porifera, benthic Cnidaria, Briozoa, planktonic Copepoda, Decapoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Tunicata, fishes, plus detailed knowledge of both hidrography and benthic bionomy of the zone.Biological information from early '70 (publications) as well as from a running project on birds, macrofauna and macro-algae is availableInformation (theses, reports, and publications resulting from several former and running projects) on seabirds, meio-, macro-, hyper-, and epibenthos is available from several stations.So far biodiversity within the area was mainly constricted to macrobenthos and seabirds. Temporal information on meio-, hyper- and epibenthos are present for one station (since 1997). Studies of the macrobenthos are available from 1982 and from 1994-2000. Bird surveys are performed since 1992. All information is summarized in several theses, reports and publications.FF + # #JaumeDamiavieadjl@clust.uib.esDuarteCarlosIMEDEA (CSIC-UIB)C/Miquel Marques 21EsporlesIlles Balears.07190SpainReferenceSpain0@#NW@ y@ 5@& @(˿wdGGGGGGGGGGGA;'"$?g+ &0JaumeDamiavieadjl@clust.uib.esDuarteCarlosIMEDEA (CSIC-UIB)C/Miquel Marques 21EsporlesIlles Balears.07190SpainReferenceSpain1@#3845-51N / 115-30ENEY@ ;@ +@&!@ H@(@@%ձwdGGGGGGGGGGGA;'"!$?+ ' 8JaumeDamiavieadjl@clust.uib.esDuarteCarlosIMEDEA (CSIC-UIB)C/Miquel Marques 21EsporlesIlles Balears.07190SpainPrimarySpain"@#)@"NE@ High@!.@@&@ @(@ ɽwdGGGGGGGGGGGA;'""$?+ 3 6VincxMagdaDegraerStevensteven.degraer@rug.ac.be*@$K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35GentB-9000BelgiumReferenceBelgiumMajor part of Belgium coast.NE@@@&@(]@%ƺyssoXLLLLLLLLLL4.''"$wg+ 3VincxMagdaDegraerStevensteven.degraer@rug.ac.be*@$K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35GentB-9000BelgiumReferenceBelgiumEastern Coastal Banksd@"NE@@@&@(]@%˿yssoXLLLLLLLLLL4.''"$wg+3(VincxMagdaDegraerStevensteven.degraer@rug.ac.be*@$K.L. Ledeganckstraat 35GentB-9000BelgiumReferenceBelgiumKwintebank (Flemish Banks)d@"NE@@@@]@%¶yssoXLLLLLLLLLL4.''"#$wg]LVAL ungyI?5 $@"Survey by 'Observatoire de Villefranche-sur-Mer', France, Laboratoire d'oceanographie de Villefranche (LOV). Laboratories and accomodation rooms. Marine water aquaria. Observatory's small ships. Transit time from lab to the station: 1/4 h from Villefranche marine station.Survey by 'Observatoire de Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, Laboratoire d'oceanographie de Villefranche (LOV). Laboratories and accomodation rooms. CNRS-Cirmed's oceanographic ships (3h transit time from Nice harbour).Scuba-diving clubs around as well as lodging infrastructure.Excellent infraestructures for fieldwork: lab, kitchen, rooms, boat, scuba-equipment, etc., all available at Aula del Mar de Cabo de Gata. Within the Natural Park there are 6 zones delimited as Integral Reserve (= maximum protection)Access by helicopter or by charter boat (about 2 h navigation from Melilla). Good infraestructures for fieldwork: small lab with telephone and access to web, etc. Spanish Army destachment on main island providing food, etc. Visits permitted only for research purposes.Easy access by charter boat or zodiac from nearby Ibiza (=Eivissa) city.Archipelago accessible by charter boats. Some possibilities to offer accomodation exist, and there are plans to enhance them in near future.Nearby research facilities (e.g. fully equiped laboratories) are available at the University of Gent (Marine Biology Section), the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and the Institute of Nature Conservation. All hard substrata are easily accessible during low tide.Nearby research facilities (e.g. fully equiped laboratories) are available at the University of Gent (Marine Biology Section) and the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). Two research vessels RV Belgica (Belgian government) and RV Zeeleeuw (Flemish government) are active mainly on the Belgian Continental Plate. The area is within easy reach from three Belgian coastal harbours (max. 2 h sailing).Mn/eahu, N. M., 1975a. Polychaete cryptofauna from rims of similar intertidal ver+/Le GalYvesylegal@mnhn.fr;@ $ConcarneauFranceReferenceFranceJ@#NW@+-@-6@,f@%zzzznmll`ZQKKKAA5555555555555'#$G+/+7Le GalYvesylegal@mnhn.fr;@$ConcarneauFranceReferenceFranceGlenan ArchipelagoNW9@+n@*@-@,f@%~~`ZQKKKAA5555555555555'#$g+/+Le GalYvesylegal@mnhn.fr;@$ConcarneauFrancePrimaryFrance%@#NW@+High@!4@*@-P@ J@,f@%C@ĸ|xlkjj^XQKKKAA5555555555555'#$++ DallotSergedallot@obs-vlfr.frVillefranche ObservatoryFranceReferenceFranceVillefranche Bay- Point B43 41.1 N 7 19.0 ENE@+Moderate@!@*@ &"@ @(http://www.obs-vlfr.fr.. ȼsmd^^^^^:::::::::::::(#!$++DallotSergedallot@obs-vlfr.frVillefranche ObservatoryFranceReferenceFranceDyfamed station43 25.2 N 7 51.8 ENEU@+Low[@!^@*o@&>@ @(http://www.obs-vlfr.frsmd^^^^^:::::::::::::(##$+&JaumeDamiavieadjl@clust.uib.esDuarteCarlosIMEDEA (CSIC-UIB)C/Miquel Marques 21EsporlesIlles Balears.07190SpainPrimarySpain, Canary Islands@@#NW`@+@*,@&g@ <@(wdGGGGGGGGGGGA;'"$?+$. JaumeDamiavieadjl@clust.uib.esDuarteCarlosIMEDEA (CSIC-UIB)C/Miquel Marques 21EsporlesIlles Balears.07190SpainReferenceSpain,@#NW@ -@ @&!@ @(˿wdGGGGGGGGGGGA;'"$?LVAL -A [*6 ZettlerMichaelmichael.zettler@io-warnemuende.de'@"Seestr.15D-18119 RostockGermanyPrimaryGermanyMecklenburg Bight;Roscoff offers a large variety of habitats, from very exposed rocky shores to sheltered bays with well developed slikkes and salt marshes; all these biotopes can be reached by foot at low tide. Adjacent offshore waters down to 80 meters with maerl, sand, gravel and stones, in a highly hydrodynamic environment.Range of sandy to muddy biotopes including gravels and detritic facies; hard substratesSandy and rocky shores; fishing pier.A mosaic of habitats, representative of those occurring in the Bay of Biscay, mainly on soft sediments and covering the whole ranges: mud gravel, reduced well oxygenated, sheltered semi exposed. Also, exposed sandy beaches at the entrance of the bay, salt marshes and Zostera (Z. marina + Z. noltii) beds (the largest ones in Europe). Some artificial hard substrata (piers, wooden stakes, etc) are present. The Bay is a zone of international importance for waterfowl (e.g., overwintering of 10 % of the world population of brent geese).The different biocenoses of the Glenan are particularly rich. A full description may be found as a hard copy.This zone is considered as a southern limit and a northern limit for septentrional and meridional species respectively. The south part offers rocky cliffs to 30-40 depth. The island circle is an inner sea protected from the movements of the sea. The different biocenoses of the Glenan are particularly richEpi and mesopelagic oligotrophic communities, rich macroplanktonic fauna (upwelling area, Posidonia meadows, hard and soft bottom communities.Epi and mesopelagic oligotrophic communities, nekton including whales, deep benthos community.Abrupt rocky bottoms with tunnels etc. Warm and clear water, with marine biota of tropical character. Vegetal cover until 70 m depth; bottoms of Anthipates wollastoni and of ahermatipic coral Dendrophylla ramea.:LVAL Kq XFrom the seashore tothe depths, within a radius of 25 miles off the Roscoff Port. Situated on the North coast of Brittany, at the entrance to the Channel, Roscoff offers a wide variety of biotopes inhabited by a specially rich fauna and flora (especially seaweeds) both atlantic and northern origin.Mediterranean coastal area along a rocky shore; shallow water (0-40 m) bay sheltered by Cape Bear at the North, submitted to two major wind regimes (NW, SE)Marine laboratory, located at Luc-sur-Mer, directly on the beach, established in 1903 and situated 15 km from the University of Caen (France)A 156-km2 mesotidal lagoon or semi-enclosed bay, 2/3 of which is intertidal with extended Zostera beds and oyster parks; maximum water depth is 20 m at low tide, but most channels are 5-10 m deep.This system is composed of a series a geographically closed short estuaries and is considered to have an essential potential (nurseries) for the productivity of the neighbouring areas ( fish spawning) of the continental shelf. This system is close to the GLENAN site .This site is facing a coastal system of rias and short estuaries. This zone is considered as a southern limit and a northern limit for septentrional and meridional species respectively. The south part offers rocky cliffs to 30-40 depth. The island circle is an inner sea protected from the movements of the seaSouth Britanny France 10 miles south off Concarneau The GLENAN archipelago is constituted of a series of rocky islands covering approximatively 35 km2 surrounding sandy zones . This lagoon-like structure is unique on Atlantic coast. ( Primary site) .Coastal monitoring station in the Ligurian (Northwestern Mediterranean Sea). Depth >100m (above the continental shelf, Villefranche canyon).Instrumented pelagic station in the Ligurian Deep Sea(Northwestern Mediterranean Sea)Marine reserve embracing about 750 ha of rocky shores, leeward of prevailing winds and currents.!LVAL+";Researchs on marine biodiversity are facilitated by the occurrence of several laboratory around the bay i.e. CREMA (CNRS-IFREMER) laboratory and the LBEM (Laboratoire de Biologie Marine) since 1995 at the University of La Rochelle.The "Station Biologique de Roscoff" (SBR) is a research and teaching institute in marine biology and oceanography frequented since more than 128 years by foreign students and scientists (see www.sb-roscoff.fr). The permanent staff is composed of 37 scientists, 24 PhD students and 48 engineers and technicians. The SBR is well equipped in all modern facilities and equipments, including a 90-room hotel and a conference room for 120 people.Two oceanographic coastal ships (14 and 6 m) equipped for operating basic sampling devices (trawls, corers, dredges, grabs ), scuba-diving facilities; experimental and public aquarium; housing (100 beds) and laboratory facilities (photonic and electronic microscopes-met-, chemistry and biochemistry equipments, cellular and molecular techniques and facilities, important library (2 100 journals, 1 3000 volumes) in the field of marine biology and oceanography, long-term environmental monitoring site (hydrological core parameters).Facilities for collecting plankton; research teams on siteThe Marine Station of Arcachon will offer all facilities (laboratories, equipment, library, boat). All sampling stations are easily accessible from the Marine Station.Geographically close to the Marine Station Concarneau.Marine Station MNHN Concarneau 10 miles. Field facilities on two islands (Accomodation, Diving security etc). Regular boat service on the main island. Marine station boat.Marine Station MNHN Concarneau 10 miles. Field facilities on two islands ( Accomodation, Diving security etc.)Regular boat service on the main island Marine Station boatGeneral acces. Quimper Airport ( 4 daily flight to /from Paris 1h) Quimper or Rosporden train station Highway to Concarneau Paris 5 hrs, Bremerhaven 16 hrsLVALjLNi planning system (under the Planning and Building law of 1965) incorporates regulations for environmental protection both in regional masterplans and in some specific projects. An environmental impaMonthly survey of macro- and meiozoobenthos since 1972. Sampling procedure: box-corer, scuba cores, Smith-Mc Intyre grab, ...; from 1981, sampling frequency of macrobenthos is 5 times a year.Roscoff marine fauna and flora has been explored since 1872. More than 5000 species of protozoa (ciliophora), porifera, cnidarians, ctenarians, nemerteans, nematoda, annelids, molluscans, bryozoans, crustaceans (decapods, amphipods, cumaceans), echinoderms, ascidians, fishes, rotatoria, gastrotricha, echinoderida, tardigrada, and seaweeds, have been listed. These data are currently being transformed into a computer data base.Over one hundred years of taxonomic and ecological surveys (theses, long term series, local studies ) recorded through numerous papers and reviews; all the information available in the local library, one of the most documented in France in such a topic.Faunistic and floristic (includind plankton ) lists available : attendance of various summer lab courses on marine biology (university level) each year.Species lists, including all components of the ecosystem (micro- and macrophytes, macrozoobenthos, meiofauna, phyto- and zooplankton, fish), are kept up to date. A synthesis on historic changes in local species richness was published as local report in 1993 (indicating a total of 2864 species). Quantitative data are available for most biological components (but no long-term data). Species checklists are planned to be included in the web site of the Marine Station.Refer to hard copy of additional information.Various publications: Vie et Milieu, Helgol. WissenschaftMeeresunters, Bull.Mus.oconogr.Monaco, Oceanologica Acta, Ann.Inst.OceanogrVarious publications: Vie et Milieu, Helgol. WissenschaftMeeresunters, Bull.Mus.oconogr.Monaco, Oceanologica Acta, Ann.Inst.Oceanogr. ZNIEFF reportsIjb Sublittoral/hydrolittoral peat bottoms, inner coas+0.(8ToulmondAndretoulmond@sb-roscoff.frStation Biologique de RoscoffRoscoffFranceReferenceFranceSomlit StationNWAn offshore station.@2@/@ %vpppii@@@@@@@@@@@@@*%$G+0,;ToulmondAndretoulmond@sb-roscoff.frStation Biologique de RoscoffRoscoffFranceReferenceFranceEstacade StationNW6@1@2@/@ %ǻvpppii@@@@@@@@@@@@@*%$G+0*3:ToulmondAndretoulmond@sb-roscoff.frStation Biologique de RoscoffRoscoffFranceReferenceFrance$@ #NWw@1e@0@-@/<@ %÷vpppii@@@@@@@@@@@@@*%$g+0+:ToulmondAndretoulmond@sb-roscoff.frStation Biologique de RoscoffRoscoffFranceReferenceFranceRoscoffNW,@ +HighJ@!7@*@-@ @,<@ %¶vpppii@@@@@@@@@@@@@*%$+*BoeufGillesgboeuf@obs-banyuls.frBanyulsFranceReferenceFranceBay of Banyuls-sur-merNE@+W@*@-@,e_VPPPPP=============("$g+1ChicheryMarie Paulestatmar@crec.unicaen.frchichery@scvie.unicaen.frUniversite de Caen54 Rue CharcotLuc-sur-Mer14260FranceReferenceFrance$@ #NW@+&@*@-;@,˿~``````````GGG0%$Og+,( BacheletGuybachelet@biocean.u-bordeaux.fr AracachonFranceReferenceFrance Bassin d'Arcachon, Bay of BiscayNW@+High2@!@*@-1@ @,ƺpja[[[[[FFFFFFFFFFFFF(%$WLVALH kSI?5 The Park offers facilities for accommodation and field work, including small boats and air compressor for diving. Easily accessible from the harbours of Toulon, Hyres and Lavandou.The "Station Biologique de Roscoff" (SBR) is a research and teaching institute in marine biology and oceanography frequented since more than 128 years by foreign students and scientists (see www.sb-roscoff.fr). The permanent staff is composed of 37 scientists, 24 PhD students and 48 engineers and technicians. The SBR is well equipped in all modern facilities and equipments, including a 90-room hotel and a conference room for 120 people.The "Station Biologique de Roscoff" (SBR) is a research and teaching institute in marine biology and oceanography frequented since more than 128 years by foreign students and scientists (see www.sb-roscoff.fr). The permanent staff is composed of 37 scientists, 24 PhD students and 48 engineers and technicians. The SBR is well equipped in all modern facilities and equipments, including a 90-room hotel and a conference room for 120 people.The "Station Biologique de Roscoff" (SBR) is a research and teaching institute in marine biology and oceanography frequented since more than 128 years by foreign students and scientists (see www.sb-roscoff.fr). The permanent staff is composed of 37 scientists, 24 PhD students and 48 engineers and technicians. The SBR is well equipped in all modern facilities and equipments, including a 90-room hotel and a conference room for 120 people.The "Station Biologique de Roscoff" (SBR) is a research and teaching institute in marine biology and oceanography frequented since more than 128 years by foreign students and scientists (see www.sb-roscoff.fr). The permanent staff is composed of 37 scientists, 24 PhD students and 48 engineers and technicians. The SBR is well equipped in all modern facilities and equipments, including a 90-room hotel and a conference room for 120 people.VLVAL KK9BtI?5$@ Area with moderated tidal currents. Two types of habitats are present : heterogeneous sands( coarse to fine sands mixed), and circalittoral rock moderatly exposed to tidal currents. Important border effect.Mediterranean habitats are well represented: probably the largest Mediterranean Mediolittoral coralline algal build-up known hitherto (up to 2m wide), algal dominated communities (0-60, locally up to 80 m) with exceptional populations of different species (more of 10 species) belonging to the very threatened genus Cystoseira; extensive coralligenous bottoms (20-70m), with large living coralline algal build-ups (dated from 5340 to 6660 yrs B.P.), Posidonia oceanica beds (0-36m) and detritic sands.This site harbours a wide array of faunal assemblages from shadowed to dark environments, including elements from the deep-sea tied to the permanence of cold water.Typical succession of shallow natural habitats with a dominance of Posidonia beds and low rocks with cavities.Contains a representative array of the Med habitats types, including rocky substrata, caves, Posidonia meadows. Rich in flagship species, e.g. Corallium rubrum.Contains the whole set of sandy and rocky habitats typical of the NW Med, including relatively pristine shallow- and deep-water rocky shores, vertical cliffs and submarine caves. Rich in flagship species, e.g. Corallium rubrum and gorgonians.Typical Med habitats widely represented: Lithophyllum alga concretions (0-1 m), photophilic algae assemblages (0-25m), 'coralligenous' bottoms (15-70m), Posidonia beds (0-38m), detritic sands (30-70m)...The area contains large intertidal mudflats of which lower parts are devoted to oyster and mussel farming activities. Very few sandy beaches or rocky shores exist.Sandy muds with Abra alba community, dominated by polychaetes (Melinna palmata).Fine muddy sand with Abra alba community, dominated by several species of amphipods (Ampelisca spp.).LVAL S'@dThe Port-Cros islands are a national park since 1963 (permanent status; 1800 ha; zoned management of activities). ZNIEFF zRocky shallow of the center of the Eastern Channel. Mixing of hard substrata and clean sand and gravel community. Occurrence of several species reaching their northern limit in the Channel. 270 species recorded.The reserve comprises a peninsula and several islets in the northwest coast of Corsica. The reserve (1000 ha) has a complex topography and deep bottoms offering a wide range of habitats for species development.Long cave in conglomerate layers below the cliff of Bec-de-l'Aigle Cape, exceptional for its thermal regime (cold homothermy) and a unique bathyal fauna in the littoral zone.Site including a fisheries reserve (85 ha) adjacent to the coast, bottom gently slopping (0-30m), with various anti-trawling and productive artificial reefs, protected from human activities, including fishing and diving.Uninhabited and uneven shoreline, indented by deep fjords, including numerous submarine caves. A limited part (Cortiou) under the influence of the sewage outlet of Marseille (physico-chemical treatment, but biological one planned).Uninhabited islands in limestone formations with varied topography including steep cliffs down to >70 m, with rich and diverse coralligenous fauna and flora.Insular set comprising one main and three smaller islands, part of Hyres archipelago, 8 km off Bnat Cape (nearest mainland), washed by the Northern Current, topography and bottom types varied.Located half way along the French Atlantic coast, this is a macrotidal embayment of ca 200 km dominated by large intertidal mudflats and protected from the direct oceanic influence by the Olron Island.An onshore station (max depth 2.5 meters at low tide).!7 meters depth. Fine muddy sand with Abra alba community, dominated by several species of amphipods (Ampelisca spp.).LVAL @m U+*o4$EClose to La Ciotat harboA long term survey is performed on this community since 1973.Thoroughly studied by the COM for 10 years. Faunal inventories available for sponges, serpulid polychaetes, bryozoans, and some crustacean groups.Routine censuses on target taxa (fish, red coral) and temperature recording; published data on fish; includes a reference spot for the Posidonia networkAlready studied since >40 years by the COM (reference sites for cave communities), both in the zone under the influence of the Marseilles' sewage outlet and in the unaffected zone.Inventories and permanent sites followed since many years for algae, Posidonia beds, invertebrates and fishes. Many available studies on sponges, cnidarians, bryozoans, polychaetes, crustaceans, etc. Routine temperature recording.The National Park status of Port-Cros has lead to many published and unpublished inventories for algae, phanerogams, invertebrates and fishes, including from permanent study sites. Routine temperature recording.Available macrofauna biodiversity information have been recently reviewed by de Montaudouin & Sauriau (2000). Biodiversity studies were foccussed on zooplankton, macrofauna and fish species. Most recent studies are involved in nematods assemblages in collaboration with MNHN (Guy Boucher).Monthly survey of macrobenthos since 1977. Sampling procedure: Smith-Mc Intyre grab, ...; from 1981, sampling frequency is 5 times a year.Bi-monthly survey of temperature and salinity since 1952, and of 7 other sea water parameters (pH, oxygen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate,silica) since 1985. Somlit: from 0-50 meters depth. Niskin bottlesBi-monthly survey of temperature and salinity since 1952, and of 7 other sea water parameters (pH, oxygen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate,silica) since 1985. Estacade: surface sea water.d|+"+VaceletJeanjvacelet@com.univ-mrs.fr MarseilleFranceReferenceFranceLa Ciotat ('3PP') CaveNE@1@0@2.@5N@9@:ʾjd[UUUUU@@@@@@@@@@@@@($$+!+ VaceletJeanjvacelet@com.univ-mrs.fr MarseilleFranceReferenceFranceCarry-le-RouetX@"NE@1n@0@2z@5@9@:¶jd[UUUUU@@@@@@@@@@@@@($$+ +VaceletJeanjvacelet@com.univ-mrs.fr MarseilleFranceReferenceFranceCote des Calanques de MarseilleN@"NE@1@0@2@5@9@8ǻjd[UUUUU@@@@@@@@@@@@@($$++VaceletJeanjvacelet@com.univ-mrs.fr MarseilleFranceReferenceFranceRiou ArchipelagoNE@1@0@2@5@9@8ĸjd[UUUUU@@@@@@@@@@@@@($$++VaceletJeanjvacelet@com.univ-mrs.fr MarseilleFrancePrimaryFrancePort-Cros Islands(@"NE@1High@7@0@2@5@/@6@ǻhb[UUUUU@@@@@@@@@@@@@($$+-7 SauriauPierre-GuyPierre.Guy.Sauriau@ifremer.frB@ $Place du seminaire, BP5L'HoumeauF-171137FranceReferenceFranceMarennes-Oleron BayNW@1@ !@0!@2@5@,@4 wwnWKKKKKKKKKKKKK.$#$+0'4ToulmondAndretoulmond@sb-roscoff.frStation Biologique de RoscoffRoscoffFranceReferenceFrance*@ #NW10 metres depth.P@0@2@/<@ %ǻvpppii@@@@@@@@@@@@@*%$gLVALGbH. LB!pM! $See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.See covering letter for comments on interesting research oppurtunities in high-latitude Atlantic fjords exposed to Arctic surface conditions.The two proposers separately suggested this site and hence the information was combined.Web site of CREMA : http://www.ifremer.fr/crema/ A web site on marine biodiversity at CREMA is under construction. The most up-to-date information about marine biodiversity in the area concerns the occurrence of the Japanese drill Ocinebrellus inornatus (Recluz, 1851) in the bay since 1995 (Pigeot et al., 2000). This was the first record of the species in Europe and its occurrence could be linked to shellfish activities. Reference : de Montaudouin & Sauriau (2000) Contribution to a synopsis of marine species richness in the Pertuis Charentais Sea with new insights in soft-bottom macrofauna of the Marennes-Olron Bay. - Cahiers de Biologie marine, 41 : 181-222. Pigeot J., Miramand P., Garcia-Meunier P., Guyot T. & Sguignes M., (2000). Prsence d'un nouveau prdateur de lhutre creuse, Ocinebrellus inornatus (Rcluz, 1851), dans le bassin conchylicole de Marennes-Olron. Comptes Rendus de lAcadmie des Sciences Paris, 323 : 697-703.LVAL ]la *<6The Banc dArguin is a national park of abIt is relevant to be protected by ZNIEFF mer procedures (national) in the near futureIs relevant to be protected by ZNIEFF mer procedures (national) in the near future. Unworkable for fishing (rocks)The Rserve Naturelle de Scandola is protected since 1975 and it is the marine part of the Parc Rgional de Corse. Future plans of Ministre de lEnvironnement include enlarging the protected area from Rosso Cape to La Revellata Cape in a National Park, providing Scandola a large buffer zone against anthropogenic perturbations. The Rserve Naturelle de Scandola is protected since 1975 and it is the marine part of the Parc Rgional de Corse. Future plans of Ministre de lEnvironnement include enlarging the protected area from Rosso Cape to La Revellata Cape in a National Park, providing Scandola a large buffer zone against anthropogenic perturbations.Included in a ZNIEFF zone 1; Natura 2000 site.Fisheries reserve established in 1987, part of the Parc Rgional Marin de la Cte Bleue; ZNIEFF zone; Natura 2000 site.Terrestrial part protected, marine part included in a new management procedure (Calanques' GIP) that may lead on more restrictive conservation measures. ZNIEFF zone; Natura 2000 site.The terrestrial zone is already protected by national legislation. The protection of the marine zone is in process. ZNIEFF zone. Natura 2000 site.The Port-Cros islands are a national park since 1963 (permanent status; 1800 ha; zoned management of activities). ZNIEFF zone. Natura 2000 site.The area is protected by French laws in order to prevent occurrence of land-based industrial waste inputs into the area an to guaranty shellfish activities in the future. More than 40% of the Marennes-Olron Bay is also included in a bird reserve controled by the LPO agency.RLVAL-DTdBSI?5 Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst., 5: 311-354.; Morton et al., 1998; and references therein); http://www.horta.uac.pt/Species General bibliography: Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Fresh. Mar. Ecos. 5: 311-354.Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst., 5: 311-354.; Morton et al., 1998; and references therein); http://www.horta.uac.pt/Species General bibliography: Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Fresh. Mar. Ecos. 5: 311-354.Species: http://www.horta.uac.pt/projectos/asimov/Species/all.htm Maps: http://www.horta.uac.pt/projectos/asimov/Clickmap/clickmap.htm General bibliography: see http://www.horta.uac.pt/projectos/asimov/Bibliography/bibliography.htmExamples of references available: Harmelin J.G., 1987. Structure et variabilit de l'ichtyofaune d'une zone rocheuse protge en Mditerrane (Parc national de Port-Cros, France). P.S.Z.N.I: Marine Ecology, 8 (3) :263-284. Francour P., Harmelin J.G., 1988. Inventaire de la faune ichtyologique marine de Port-Cros (Mditerrane occidentale). Trav. scient. Parc natn. Port-Cros, 14 :65-79. Harmelin J.G., 1990 (1991). Ichtyofaune des fonds rocheux de Mditerrane : structure du peuplement du coralligne de l'le de Port-Cros (parc national, France). Msoge, 50 : 23-30. Harmelin J.G., Robert Ph., 1997. Inventaire de la population de mrous du parc national de Port-Cros : campagne d'octobre 1996. Rapport GEM. Harmelin J.G., Vigliola L., 1998. Renouvellement des populations de sars (Diplodus spp.) du parc national de Port-Cros : valuation du potentiel. Rapport Parc national de Port-Cros, 24 pp. Perez, T. & S. Capo 2000. Eponges commerciales du Parc National de Port-Cros : Estimation de la densit de deux populations de Spongia officinalis (Linn, 1759). Sci. Rep. Port-Cros natl. Park in press. Vacelet, J. 1976. Inventaire des Spongiaires du Parc National de Port-Cros. Trav. Scient. Parc natl. Port-Cros 2: 167-186.LVALWjl8zY$z4\#xThe Crimean coast may be considered as a geographical center of the Black Sea and pristine with respect to both anthropogenic and natural stressesOn island an antiaircraft defence base is situated, so it wasnt the right of admission here till last time. As a result, the biocenosis of coastal zone preserved practically in primodial appearance and relatively little explored.Low antropogenic pressure (low hand fishing and demersal fishing pressure, on the intertidal zone and in the infralittoral (0-20meters) respectively, but laminarian are harvested. Low number of inhabitants on the islands. Island waters remain away from the terrestrial effluents, separated from the continent by strong tidal currents.Mont Saint-Michel and the surrounding bay are the only French world heritage site where both the architectural and natural aspects are listed as very important. The site is pristine with respect to both anthropogenic and natural stresses relative to the conditions dominant in the region (moderate freshwater input, macrotidal regime)The presence of rocks avoid the pressure by fishing. The "Ridens" are located in an area caracterized by a small difference between summer and winter temperatures (dt = 10C)Located very far of urban agglomerations and industries, the Rserve Naturelle de Scandola is free of direct anthropogenic perturbations. Fishing, main source of stress in the region, has a limited impact since they are not allowed in the part of Reserve (Rserve intgrale: zone with reinforced protection, professional fishing prohibited) and limited in the rest of Reserve. Angling and Scuba diving is prohibited in all the Reserve. Snorkelling is allowed. Mooring must not exceed 24 hours.Restoration or maintenance of healthy communities allowed by the location of this site away from the urbanised mainland and its management as national park for 38 years.ALVALAQfZ ?5 Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst., 5: 311-354.; Morton et al., 1998; and references therein); http://www.horta.uac.pt/Species General bibliography: Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Fresh. Mar. Ecos. 5: 311-354.Examples of references available: Ledoyer, M. 1989. Les Mysidacs (Crustacea) des grottes sous-marines obscures de Mditerrane nord-occidentale et du proche Atlantique (Portugal et Madre). Marine Nature 2: 39-62. Logan, A. & H. Zibrowius 1994. A new genus and species of rhynchonellid (Brachiopoda, Recent) from submarine caves in the Mediterranean Sea. PSZN.I: Mar. Ecol. 15: 77-88. Monniot, C. & H. Zibrowius 1999. Une ascidie du genre _Rhodosoma_ (Phlebobranchia, Corellidae) en forme de "bote clapet" redcouverte dans des grottes de Mditerrane. Zoosystema 21(3): 547-555. Pouliquen, L. 1971. Les spongiaires des grottes sous marines de la rgion de Marseille: cologie et systmatique. Tthys 3(4): 717-758.Examples of references available: Harmelin J.G., Sartoretto S., Francour P., 1996. Patrimoine biologique marin de l'archipel de Riou : premire valuation. Rapport Direction de l'Environnement et des Dchets, Ville de Marseille, 86 p. Harmelin J.G., Sartoretto S., Francour P., Boudouresque C.F., Bellan-Santini D., Vacelet, J., 1998. Cration dune aire marine protge dans larchipel de Riou : laboration argumente du projet. Rapport Ville de Marseille, Direction de lEnvironnement et des Dchets, 198 pp. Harmelin J.G., Sartoretto S., Francour P., 1999. Mise en place dune stratgie de suivi de lichtyofaune et des peuplements de gorgonaires de larchipel de Riou. Rapport Ville de Marseille, Direction de lEnvironnement et des Dchets, 110 pp. Perez, T., J. Garrabou, S. Sartoretto, J.-G. Harmelin, P. Francour & J. Vacelet 2000. Mortalit massive d'invertbrs marins : un vnement sans prcdent en Mditerrane nord-occidentale. C. R. Acad. Sci. Paris, Sciences de la Vie 323: 853-865.LVAL Q0;oW5 See additional information. Several papers and reports dealing with algae, benthic invertebrate, fish and seabirdsAbout 2 expeditions by scientific vessel of OB IBSS and the bouts and specialists from Reserve.About 2-3 expeditions by car per year for research of biodiversity by OB IBSS specialists.For research of aquatic biodiversity plans 2 or 3 expeditions per year on OB IBSS small research vessel.On IBSS base will be create the biological station Zmeiniy Island. In aim to research sea biocenosis of Island planed expeditions (3 or 4 in year) on IBSS or leased vessels.The proximity of the Marine Station of the Musum National dHistoire Naturelle de Dinard and the existence of national and international scientific programmes.All facilities offered by a Marine laboratory : Oceanographic vessel, benthologists, and laboratories.All facilities offered by a Marine laboratory : Oceanographic vessel, benthologists, and laboratories.All facilities offered by a Marine laboratory : Oceanographic vessel, scientific divers, benthologists, and laboratories. Relations with two amateur divers clubs.The park offers facilities for accommodation and fieldwork including small boats and air compressor for diving. The Reserve through its scientific committee manages and provides funds for scientific research mainly directed for the preservation of biodiversity.Close to La Ciotat harbour; easily accessible by diving from any type of boat.Easy access from ports of Carry-le-Rouet and Marseille and from shore; field work possible by diving with a member of the reserve staff.Close to and routinely studied by the COM since 50 years, including monitoring of the coralligenous fauna before and after a recent mass mortality event.Close to and routinely studied by the COM since 50 years, including monitoring of the coralligenous fauna on permanent quadrats before and after a recent mass mortality event.LVAL:.rEL'5 $English Nature, Environment Agency, MNCR surveys, Long list of references available.The same area proposed by John Gray??Description of the area in Hiscock (1998) sent separatelyDescription of the area in Hiscock (1998) sent separatelyAll three reference site criteria fullfilled.All three reference site criteria fullfilled.All three reference site criteria fullfilled.All three reference site criteria fullfilled.All three reference site criteria fullfilled.All three reference site criteria fullfilled.Permission to work at the site would need to be obtained from the National Trust Property Manager.Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst., 5: 311-354.; Morton et al., 1998; and references therein); http://www.horta.uac.pt/Species General bibliography: Santos et al., 1995. Aquat. Conserv. Fresh. Mar. Ecos. 5: 311-354.Examples of references available: Boury-Esnault, N., J.G. Harmelin & J. Vacelet 1993. Les abysses mditerranennes 20 m de profondeur ? La Recherche 24(256 Les grands fonds sous-marins): 848-851. Harmelin, J.G. & J. Vacelet 1997. Clues to deep-sea biodiversity in a nearshore cave. Vie et Milieu 47: 351-354. Vacelet, J., N. Boury-Esnault & J.G. Harmelin 1994. Hexactinellid cave, a unique deep-sea habitat in the scuba zone. Deep-Sea Res., 1 41: 965-973. Vacelet, J. & N. Boury-Esnault 1995. Carnivorous sponges. Nature 373: 333-335Examples of references available: Harmelin J.G., Bachet F., 1994. Ichtyofaune des fonds rocheux de Carry-le-Rouet : Impact de la protection. Suivi des assemblages de poissons dans la rserve et l'extrieur de celle-ci (printemps 1990-printemps 1993). Rapport COM-PRMCB (CR PACA), 32 pp. Harmelin J.G., Bachet F., Garcia F., 1995. Mediterranean marine reserves: fish indices as tests of protection efficiency. P.S.Z.I: Marine Ecology, 16 (3): 233-250.'LVAL9p;lLong term studies have been initiated in the seventies on the benthos of the bay and are still carrying on. -Today, over 1000 benthic macrofaunal species and 300 macroalgal species have been identified from the bay of Brest. -Published data are available from the literature or from European program reports (see list in annex). A publication summarising all records in every taxonomic group with confident data is in preparation and will be available on the internet.Intertidal Inventories of algae and macroinvertebrates Today, over 400 intertidal benthic macrofaunal species and 319 macroalgal species have been identified from Molne-Ouessant archipelago. -Published data are available from the literature or from Mab and National Park reports (see annex). See also :Hily and Jean 1997 : Macrobenthic biodiversity in intertidal habitats of the Iroise Biosphere (Brittany, France). JMBA 77, 311-323Many informations are available on marin flora (algae and plants) and on marine macrofauna (since 1832, Audouin & Milne Edwards!) : macroinvertebrates, piscesand birds !Hallez, 1888. Dragages effectus dans le Pas de Calais pendant les mois d'aot et septembre 1888. Lefranc, 1965. Rsultats de dragages effectus sur les ridens et dans la rade d'Ambleteuse. DES univ. Lille Goasdou, 1982. Bionomie benthique des Ridens, haut-fond du Pas de Calais. DEA Univ. Paris 6. Davoult et Richard, 1988. Les Ridens, haut-fond rocheux isol du Pas de Calais: un peuplement remarquable. Cah. Biol. Mar. 29: 93-107. Many observationsScientific researches in the reserve have been carried out since 1975. Results of these studies have been published in international and national journals as well as technical reports for the reserves scientific committee. Data available include baseline information for algae, Coelentera, fishes, molluscs, Echinoderms, digeneous parasites, birds from different sites within the reserve, with a special attention for threatened species of Mediterranean.E!t0Local boats available for sample collecting (full SCUBA facilities and remote sampling). Plenty of local accommodation. No permanent research laboratory but space can be hired and equipment ea+(0ChristianHilychristianhily@univ-brest.frGrallJacquesjacques.grall@univ-brest.frM@ $BrestFrancePrimaryFrance&@#7@ "NW3@?HighN@7@>@;@A@B@ƺ}}}xxllllllllllQJE*&$$+'0+*RetiereChristianChristian.Retiere@wanadoo.fr>@ $DinardBP 70134FranceReferenceFranceBaie du Mont Saint-MichelW@ "NW@?HighP@7C@>@;N@A@9ǻxric[[UUIIIIIIIIIIIII-$$+&27#DewarumezJean-Mariejean-marie.Dewarumez@univ-lill1.frDesroyNicolasDauvinJean-ClaudeStation Marine de WimereuxFranceReferenceFrance$@ #NE@?@> This site is studied since 1985.U@5f@9s@@!! Źppppppppe__XR0&!$+%3DewarumezJean-Mariejean-marie.Dewarumez@univ-lill1.frDesroyNicolasDauvinJean-ClaudeStation Marine de WimereuxFranceReferenceFrance 'Gravelines'NE@?@>=@ 2f@9i@=ëppppppppe__XR0&#$g+$3-#DewarumezJean-Mariejean-marie.Dewarumez@univ-lill1.frDesroyNicolasDauvinJean-ClaudeStation Marine de WimereuxFranceReferenceFrance Les RidensNE@ 1High@7@ 0@;s@5@9ppppppppe__XR0&!$+#* VerlaqueMarcverlaque@com.univ-mrs.frCorsicaFrancePrimaryFrance, Corsica5@ #NE@1High@7@0@;@5@9@ʾ~}||paZTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAA)%$'LVALg7br$*V7Picton, B. E. & Costello, M. J., Eds. 1999. BioMar biotope viewer: a guide to marine habitats, fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland. Trinity College, Dublin, Environmental Sciences Unit. Marine Institute 1999. Ireland's Marine and Coastal Areas and adjacent Seas: An Environmental Assessment. Dublin.Picton, B. E. & Costello, M. J., Eds. 1999. BioMar biotope viewer: a guide to marine habitats, fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland. Trinity College, Dublin, Environmental Sciences Unit. Marine Institute 1999. Ireland's Marine and Coastal Areas and adjacent Seas: An Environmental Assessment. Dublin.Some references: Prygiel J., Davoult D., Dewarumez J.-M., Glaon R. & A. Richard, 1988. Description et richesse des peuplements benthiques du littoral franais de la Mer du Nord. C.R. Acad. Sci. Paris, 306 : 5-10. Dewarumez J.-M., Davoult D., Sanvicente Anorve L.E. & S. Frontier, 1992. Is the muddy heterogeneous sediment community an ecotone between the pebbles community and the Abra alba community in the Southern Bight of the North Sea . Neth. J. Sea Res., 30 : 229-238. Davoult D., Dewarumez J.-M. & S. Frontier, 1993. Long term changes (1979-1990) in three benthic communities (English Channel): use of factor analysis and rank frequency diagrams for studying structural development. Neth.J. Aquat. Ecol., 27 : 415-426. Carpentier P., Dewarumez J.-M. & A. Lepretre. 1997 Long term variability of the Abra alba community in the Southern Bight of the North Sea . Oceanol. Acta, 20 : 283-290. Fromentin J.-M., Ibanez F., Dauvin J.-C., Dewarumez J.-M. & B. Elkaim. 1997 Long-term variability of macrobenthic communities of the North-west french coast. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 77 : 287-310 Ghertsos K., Luczak C., Dewarumez J.-M. & J.-C. Dauvin, 2000. Influence of spatial scale of observation on temporal changes in biodiversity and trophic structures of fine sand communities from the English Channel and the southern North Sea. ICES J. mar. Sci., sous presse.LVAL N*#*[[   2  Buchanan, J.B. (1963). The bottom fauna communities and their sediment relationships off the coast of Northumberland. Oikos 14: 154-175. The hydrodynamical conditions of the bay create a mosaic of sediments and thus a vast number of habitats among which the most remarkable are maerl beds (A41) and zostera beds, together with both littoral and sublittoral muds, muddy sands, sands and boulder fields.(see list in annex)Most of the habitats of the A1 habitat of EUNIS classification (Littoral rock and other hard substrata ) including different types of boulder fields. Littoral gravels and coarse sands (A2.1), sand shores (A2.2); Littoral sediment dominated by aquatic angiosperms (A2.7) with Zostera marina beds, maerl beds and Ruppia maritima lagoons. Most of the A3 habitats (sub littoral rocks and other hard substrata). Sublittoral gravels and coarse sands (A4...)The area contains a representative array of all the intertidal and subtidal sedimentary habitats present in the western part of the English Channel. The following macrobenthic communities are distinguished from the coast and the open sea : - a muddy Macoma balthica community - a muddy fine sand Abra alba community - a fine/medium sand Armandia polyophtalma Donax variegatus community - a coarse sand Amphioxus- Glycymeris community - a Lithothamnium calcareum community - a gravel/pebble epifauna community and the most important Sabellaria alveolata reefs in Europe.This site is one of the three places in the Channel where this community can be found. This community is typical of strong current areas. Despite its location in coastal waters it can be regarded as a moderate anthopogenic stressed communityAbra alba community is present all along the coast of eastern Channel and North Sea, between Dieppe and Denmark. The proposed site is under the influence of both waters coming from the Eastern Channel and from the Scheldt delta, following wind conditions.LVALj uS"kB!pM!$@Buchanan, J.B. (1963). The bottom fauna communities and their sediment relationships off the coast of Northumberland. Oikos 14: 154-175. Buchanan, J.B. (1993QuantiThe bay of Brest constitutes a semi-enclosed coastal macrotidal ecosystem (surface: 180km) under the influence of both freshwater inputs from rivers and fast mixing exchange with waters from the Atlantic Ocean.The Molene archipelago and the island of Ouessant, situated in the Iroise sea at the confluence of the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel, include 18 islands surrounded by large intertidal areas (972ha) and infralittoral zone (20 000ha) of mixed rocks, boulders and sands, is a Man and Biosphere reserve.The bay itself is around 20 km wide and this part of the gulf, the depth does not exceed 20 m. The area is characterized by a megatidal regime and benthic communities are distributed in response to hydrodynamic and sedimentary gradients from the coast to the open sea. Moreover, sedimentologists consider the bay as one of the most beautiful models of current sedimentation in the world. The bay is unique in Europe too for the extend of its intertidal zone : mudflats and salt marshes (240 km2). The bay has several important ecological functions : the bay is the most important area of the Channel and North Sea for many fishes and especially for flat fishes. The fishing activities concentrate not only on fishes but also on molluscs and crustaceans. The bay is also one of the most important for shellfish production and is a zone of international importance for wintering water birds, especially waders.Site belonging the pebbles community withe sessile epifauna and Ophiothrix fragilis , located in a strong curren