IT16-Lagoon of Venice - Italy

Basic Information
Site Name
IT16-Lagoon of Venice
Short name
IT16
Country
Italy
Site Manager
Site Description
The research activities in the lagoon, as well as the understanding of natural phenomena, are directed to the study of the ecological effects of the major pressures acting on the system, including which the input of nutrients from agricultural and urban sources, industrial activity and port (Porto Marghera, Venice Maritime Station, the commercial port in Chioggia), the release of pollutants accumulated in sediments, the intense traffic ships and smaller boats,, the morphological trivialization. In recent decades the Tapes philippinarum has generated problems related to collection techniques. Is focusing attention to the increasing presence of alien species both plant that animals.
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2023-12-14 05:12:39

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General Characteristics and Status
Site Status
Operational
Year Established
1989
Observed properties
Affiliation and Network Specific Information
Affiliation
ILTERThis site is a verified "ILTER" member.
LTER EuropeThis site is a verified "LTER Europe" member.
LTER Italia (Italy) (LTER_EU_IT_094)This site is a verified "LTER Italia (Italy)" member.
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Geographic
Elevation (average)
0.00msl
Elevation (min)
0.00msl
Elevation (max)
0.00msl
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