CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2021
| Author | Feher, Dora |
|---|---|
| Title | Estimation of threats and recommendations for restoration improvement of Cystoseira macroalgal forests in the Mediterranean Sea |
| Summary | Cystoseira meadows are one of the crucial habitats in the Mediterranean Sea as they provide protection and structural complexity, enhance biodiversity and productivity and food, shelter and spawning grounds for coastal marine ecosystems. However, due to the increasing anthropogenic effects these keystone habitats are rapidly declining. In order to rehabilitate these endemic species, the AFRIMED project was established by the Mediterranean coastal nations in 2019. To increase the project’s effectiveness and outcome, Modified Threat Reduction Assessment (MTRA) was selected to evaluate the changes in threats regarding Cystoseira species as well as evaluate the management effectiveness and restoration methods for the populations of Ancona, Port de la Selva and Cala Bona. The aim of this research was to determine the nature of threats to Mediterranean Cystoseira species and the changes between 2019 and 2021 in all three sites. The research revealed 13 threats and determined negative MTRA Indices of -75.09% in Ancona, -18.33% in Cala Bona and -13.33% in Port de la Selva. Combined with the results of the interviews the research indicates that the scale of the threats has not improved since the beginning of the AFRIMED project. |
| Supervisor | Brandon P. Anthony |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2021/feher_dora.pdf |
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