LITORAL Ecosystems
LITORAL Ecosystems
The study of estuarine and marine ecosystems has been, since its inception, one of the research priorities of IHCantabria, a concern that is channeled through the coastal ecosystems group.
The group has successfully participated in many research and demonstration projects, covering a wide range of topics, with interdisciplinarity undoubtedly being the key strength of the group.
Formed by biologists, chemists, environmental and marine scientists, the team combines seniority and experience with the encouragement of young qualified researchers. The publication of more than 75 scientific articles reflects the experience and excellence of the team.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Marine ecology
Monitoring and evaluation
Environmental impact assessment / Risk assessment
Conservation and management
Marine ecology
Monitoring and evaluation
Environmental impact assessment / Risk assessment
Conservation and management
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
equipment for field campaigns
- Inflatable boat for sample collection
- Multiparameter probe for measuring oceanographic parameters
- Remotely Operated Vehicle(ROV) for image and video recording
- Spectroradiometer
- Dredges
equipment for field campaigns
- Inflatable boat for sample collection
- Multiparameter probe for measuring oceanographic parameters
- Remotely Operated Vehicle(ROV) for image and video recording
- Spectroradiometer
- Dredges
experimental facilities
IHCantabria Headquarters
experimental facilities
IHCantabria Headquarters
R+D+i PROJECTS
European Programs
portonovo
ERDF-2009-1/119
Standardization of methodologies for water quality management in port areas throughout the Atlantic Area.
coconet
FP7-OCEAN-2011-287844
Towards the construction of networks of marine protected areas (from the coast to the deep sea), together with the potential of offshore wind energy. Seventh Framework Program.
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convivelife
LIFE14 NAT/ES/001213
Integration of human activities in the conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 Network of the coast of Cantabria.
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National Programs
ten-shores
Development of new technologies in ocean aquaculture. RETOS 2014. MINECO
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c3n
Vulnerability to climate change of natural systems on the Spanish coast.
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prevemar
Tools and procedures for environmental risk analysis of chemical spills in port areas
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NANO
Mapping and spatiotemporal evaluation of Nanozostera noltii meadows (habitat 1140) on the Cantabrian coast. Biodiversity Foundation.
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CLEANLICS
Modeling of “marine litter” accumulation areas in sites of community importance (SCI) in the coast of Cantabria.
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SEAS
CA_CC_2016
Elaboración de mapas de riesgo de los sistemas naturales frente al cambio climático en los estuarios cantábricos.
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ATLAS
2017/2493
Development of methods and applications for marine spatial aquaculture spatial planning and decision-making tools.
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MARSHA
TED2021-129973B-l00
How to integrate estuarine ecosystem services into nature-based management
Strategic Projects Focused on Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021.
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BIOCA
TED2021-130091-l00
How to integrate estuarine ecosystem services into nature-based management
Strategic Projects Oriented to the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021.
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PUBLICATIONS
Macroalgae, a suitable indicator of the ecological status of coastal rocky communities in the NE Atlantic.
Ecological indicators 8: 351 – 359.
Puente, A., Diaz, R.J. 2008.
Is it possible to assess the ecological status of highly stressed natural estuarine environments using macro invertebrate indices?
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 56: 1880-1889. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2008.07.016.
Ondiviela, B., Losada, I.J., Lara, J.L., (…), Bouma, T.J., van Belzen, J. 2014.
The role of seagrasses in coastal protection in a changing climate.
Coastal Engineering 87, pp. 158-168
Guinda, X., Juanes, J.A., Puente, A. et al. 2008.
Comparison of two methods for quality assessment of macroalgae assemblages, under different pollution types.
Ecological Indicators 8: 743-753.
F. de la Hoz, C., Ramos, E., Acevedo, A., Puente, A., Losada, I.J., Juanes, J.A. 2018.
Ocle: a European Open Access Database on Climate Change Effects on Littoral and Oceanic Ecosystems.
Progress in Oceanography, 168: 222-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2018.09.021
Ramos, E., Juanes, J.A., Galván, C., Neto, J.M., Melo, R., Pedersen, A., Scanlan, C., Wilkes, R., van den Bergh, E., Blomqvist, M., Karup, H.P., Heiber, W., Reitsma, J.M., Ximenes, M.C., Silió, A., Méndez, F., González, B. 2012.
Coastal waters classification based on physical attributes along the NE Atlantic region. An approach for rocky macroalgae potential distribution. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 112: 105-114. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2011.11.041
Guide for the evaluation of the status of transitional and coastal waters of Cantabria.
TEAM
PREDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
