PERSEUS (DTA.AD004.075)

Thematic area

Earth system science and environmental technologies

Project area

Structure responsible for the research project

Marine science institute (ISMAR)

Other structures collaborating in the research project

• Institute of biophysics (IBF)
• Water research institute (IRSA)
• Istituto per le Risorse Biologiche e le Biotecnologie Marine (IRBIM)

Project manager

ROSALIA SANTOLERI
Phone number: +39 06 4993 4346
Email: R.Santoleri@isac.cnr.it

Abstract

PERSEUS aims to identify the interacting patterns of natural and human-derived pressures on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, assess their impact on marine ecosystems and, using the objectives and principles of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive as a vehicle, to design an effective and innovative research governance framework based on sound scientific knowledge. The new knowledge will advance our understanding on the selection and application of the appropriate descriptors and indicators of the MSFD. New tools will be developed in order to evaluate the current environmental status, by way of combining monitoring and modelling capabilities and existing observational systems will be upgraded and extended. Scenarios of a suitable time frame and spatial scope will be used to explore interactions between projected anthropogenic and natural pressures. A feasible and realistic adaptation policy framework will be defined and ranked in relation to vulnerable marine sectors/groups/regions in order to design management schemes for marine governance. Finally, the project will promote the principles and objectives outlined in the MSFD across the SES.

Start date of activity

02/11/2015

Keywords

marine ecosystem, marine observation, EU Marine Strategy

Last update: 04/12/2024