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environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Invasive Fish Species Pose Threat to Adriatic Sea Ecosystem

The Adriatic Sea is facing an invasion of around 50 new fish species, including the Mediterranean parrotfish, due to climate change and increased maritime traffic. This invasion is threatening the native fish population and impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen. The warmer waters have facilitated the arrival of these new species from the Red Sea, with some, like the lionfish and blue crab, posing dangers to both the ecosystem and human activities. Scientists and fishermen are concerned about the impact of these invasive species on the Adriatic's marine environment and native fish stocks.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#adriatic-sea #climate-change #environment

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Invasive Fish Species Pose Threat to Adriatic Sea Ecosystem

Climate change and increased maritime traffic have led to the invasion of around 50 new fish species in the Adriatic Sea, threatening the native fish population and impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen. The warmer waters have facilitated the spread of new organisms, including dangerous species like the poisonous lionfish, which are causing considerable damage to ecosystems. Overfishing and the arrival of invasive species, such as the Mediterranean parrotfish and blue crab, are contributing to the decline of native fish stocks in the Adriatic, posing a significant challenge for both fishermen and marine researchers.

via Reuters.com|

#adriatic-sea #climate-change #environment

archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

Divers uncover 3rd century BC shipwreck.

Croatian and Italian naval mine-clearance divers discovered a fully preserved shipwreck containing a cargo of ancient amphorae from the 3rd century BC in the waters of the Šćedra Island archipelago, off the southern coast of Hvar island. The discovery was made as part of a long-standing collaboration between the two countries. The shipwreck is one of the earliest fully preserved on the eastern Adriatic Sea coast and plans for its protection, conservation, and presentation will be developed based on future archaeological research.

via arkeonews|

#adriatic-sea #amphorae #archaeology

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Croatian authorities detonate WWII anti-ship mine.

Croatian authorities have safely destroyed a 1,500-pound anti-ship mine from World War II that was buried in the seabed near the northern Adriatic Sea port of Rijeka. The mine was discovered last June and was positioned too close to the city, requiring it to be moved further away before the controlled detonation. The operation involved 24 people and great care was taken to ensure the safety of citizens and infrastructure.

via ABC News|

#adriatic-sea #anti-ship-mine #controlled-detonation