The Portofino Promontory: 200 Years of History of Marine Biology

This paper outlines the history of scientific research developed in the Portofino Promontory, located in the centre of the Ligurian Sea. The chronicles span over two centuries, from the late 18th century to the present day. Portofino is now recognised as one of the best-known areas in the world rega...

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Published inDiversity (Basel) Vol. 16; no. 10; p. 629
Main Authors Bavestrello, Giorgio, Betti, Federico, Bianchi, Carlo Nike, Cappanera, Valentina, Chiantore, Mariachiara, Corradi, Nicola, Montefalcone, Monica, Mariotti, Mauro Giorgio, Morri, Carla, Povero, Paolo, Relini, Giulio, Schiaparelli, Stefano, Bo, Marzia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2024
Subjects
19th century
Aquatic animals
Aquatic plants
Climate change
Environmental aspects
Haeckel, Ernst
historical recollection
History
Identification and classification
Marine biology
Marine environment
marine protected area
Marine protected areas
marine sciences
Mediterranean Sea
Natural history
Protected areas
Zoology
Italy
Gulf of Genoa
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Summary:This paper outlines the history of scientific research developed in the Portofino Promontory, located in the centre of the Ligurian Sea. The chronicles span over two centuries, from the late 18th century to the present day. Portofino is now recognised as one of the best-known areas in the world regarding marine biological communities and their temporal dynamics, particularly in relation to current climate changes. In addition, since 1999, with the establishment of the Marine Protected Area, significant research related to marine environment conservation has developed in Portofino. The role of the University of Genoa, the Natural History Museum, other important institutions, and the researchers involved in the Portofino area has been outlined.
ISSN:1424-2818
1424-2818
DOI:10.3390/d16100629