Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Vafidis, D."
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Aegean Bath Sponges: Historical Data and Current Status
Voultsiadou, E.; Dailianis, T.; Antoniadou, C.; Vafidis, D.; Dounas, C.; Chintiroglou, C. C. (2011)This study attempts to evaluate the status of the populations of bath sponges (species of the genera Spongia and Hippospongia) in the Aegean, combining historical sources dated before a series of disease outbreaks that ... -
Assessment of nutrients and heavy metals in the surface sediments of the artificially lake water reservoir Karla, Thessaly, Greece
Skordas, K.; Kelepertzis, E.; Kosmidis, D.; Panagiotaki, P.; Vafidis, D. (2015)In this research, the sediment quality of the recently reconstructed Lake Karla (central Greece) was evaluated by monitoring the nutrient loadings and heavy metal concentrations in 16 sites during the initial period of the ... -
The Biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea: Estimates, Patterns, and Threats
Coll, M.; Piroddi, C.; Steenbeek, J.; Kaschner, K.; Lasram, F. B.; Aguzzi, J.; Ballesteros, E.; Bianchi, C. N.; Corbera, J.; Dailianis, T.; Danovaro, R.; Estrada, M.; Froglia, C.; Galil, B. S.; Gasol, J. M.; Gertwagen, R.; Gil, J.; Guilhaumon, F.; Kesner-Reyes, K.; Kitsos, M. S.; Koukouras, A.; Lampadariou, N.; Laxamana, E.; de la Cuadra, Cmlf; Lotze, H. K.; Martin, D.; Mouillot, D.; Oro, D.; Raicevich, S.; Rius-Barile, J.; Saiz-Salinas, J. I.; San Vicente, C.; Somot, S.; Templado, J.; Turon, X.; Vafidis, D.; Villanueva, R.; Voultsiadou, E. (2010)The Mediterranean Sea is a marine biodiversity hot spot. Here we combined an extensive literature analysis with expert opinions to update publicly available estimates of major taxa in this marine ecosystem and to revise ... -
Census of biodiversity in marine caves of the eastern Mediterranean Sea
Gerovasileiou, V.; Chintiroglou, C. C.; Vafidis, D.; Koutsoubas, D.; Sini, M.; Dailianis, T.; Issaris, Y.; Akritopoulou, E.; Dimarchopoulou, D.; Voultsiadou, E. (2015)Scientific information on the biodiversity of marine caves in the eastern Mediterranean is limited, especially when considering the extensively studied caves of the north-western and central Mediterranean. Aiming to enhance ... -
Differences in chemical, microbial and sensory quality parameters of the marinated ascidia Microcosmus sabatieri Roule, 1885 during storage at 6 degrees C under vacuum conditions
Stamatis, N.; Arkoudelos, J.; Vafidis, D. (2008)Chemical, microbial and sensory quality aspects of the marinated ascidia Microcosmus sabatieri Roule, 1885, were examined over a 150-day period at 6 degrees C, under vacuum and air (control) packaging conditions using three ... -
ECONOMIC VALUE OF CONSERVATION. THE CASE OF THE EDIBLE SEA URCHIN Paracentrotus lividus
Matsiori, S.; Aggelopoulos, S.; Tsoutsou, A.; Neofitou, C.; Soutsas, K.; Vafidis, D. (2012)This paper presents a goods and services approach to determine the economic value of Paracentrotus lividus with the aim of clarifying the role of valuation in the management and conservation of marine biodiversity. More ... -
Effect of marinating and vacuum storage at 6 degrees C on the fate of chemical, microbial and sensory quality indices of echinoid gonads Paracentrotus lividus Lamark, 1816
Stamatis, N.; Vafidis, D. (2009)P>Chemical, microbial and sensory quality indices of raw and marinated sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus Lamark, 1816, were determined. Marinades were prepared using three different formulations and stored over a 75-day ... -
First assessment of Microcosmus sabatieri (Tunicata : Ascidiacea) small-scale artisanal fishery in the south Aegean sea (Eastern mediterranean)
Antoniadou, C.; Vafidis, D. (2008)The small-scale artisanal fishery of the edible turricate Microcosmus sabatieri was studied in the South Aegean Sea. Mean abundance was 156 +/- 53 ind.20' dive(-1) and the pattern of distribution was even. Size-frequency ... -
Marine invertebrate diversity in Aristotle's zoology
Voultsiadou, E.; Vafidis, D. (2007)The aim of this paper is to bring to light Aristotle's knowledge of marine invertebrate diversity as this has been recorded in his works 25 centuries ago, and set it against current knowledge. The analysis of information ... -
Mussel farming impacts on trophic status and benthic community structure in Maliakos Gulf (Eastern Mediterranean)
Neofitou, N.; Charizopoulos, N.; Vafidis, D.; Skordas, K.; Tziantziou, L.; Neofitou, C. (2014)The impact of shellfish farming on the water column nutrient concentration and the benthic community structure was investigated seasonally at a mussel farm (Mytilus galloprovincialis L.) of Maliakos Gulf (Eastern Mediterranean). ... -
Population characteristics of four deep-water pandalid shrimps (Decapoda : Caridea) in the northern Aegean Sea (NE Mediterranean)
Vafidis, D.; Leontarakis, P. K.; Dailianis, T.; Kallianiotis, A. (2008)The population characteristics of four deep-water pandalid shrimps (Decapoda: Caridea) were studied in the northern Aegean Sea in samples collected annually (1997-2000) in summer, through experimental trawl, at depths down ... -
Population dynamics and reproduction of Holothuria tubulosa (Holothuroidea: Echinodermata) in the Aegean Sea
Kazanidis, G.; Antoniadou, C.; Lolas, A. P.; Neofitou, N.; Vafidis, D.; Chintiroglou, C.; Neofitou, C. (2010)The Atlanto-Mediterranean holothurian Holothuria tubulosa is among the conspicuous benthic invertebrates in the shallow sublittoral zone. It is an edible species, harvested at the Aegean Sea and utilized as fishing bait. ... -
Population dynamics of two caprellid species (Crustaceae: Amphipoda: Caprellidae) from shallow hard bottom assemblages
Lolas, A.; Vafidis, D. (2013)The community structure of caprellids associated with shallow hard bottom assemblages was studied in four locations around Pagasitikos Gulf, western coast of the Aegean Sea. Samplings were carried out every 3 months from ... -
Population dynamics, allometric relationships and reproductive status of Microcosmus sabatieri (Tunicata : Ascidiacea) in the Aegean Sea
Vafidis, D.; Antoniadou, C.; Chintiroglou, C. (2008)The Mediterranean ascidian Microcosmus sabatieri is among the conspicuous benthic invertebrates, forming dense populations oil moderately inclined cliffs. It is an edible species, commercially harvested at the southern ... -
Population structure and morphometric relationships of Paracentrotus lividus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) in the South Aegean Sea
Antoniadou, C.; Vafidis, D. (2009)The gonads of the common sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus are a pricey gastronomic delicacy, and so the species is intensively harvested. Considering the recent collapse of its Populations in many Mediterranean areas and ... -
Population structure of the protected fan mussel Pinna nobilis in the south Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean)
Vafidis, D.; Antoniadou, C.; Voultsiadou, E.; Chintiroglou, C. (2014)Pinna nobilis is an endemic Mediterranean species of high economic and cultural importance. Nowadays, it is under strict protection as a dramatic decline in its populations has been recognized, assigned to the combined ... -
Population structure of the traditionally exploited holothurian Holothuria tubulosa in the south Aegean Sea
Antoniadou, C.; Vafidis, D. (2011)Population structure of the traditionally exploited holothurian, Holothuria tubulosa, was studied in the south Aegean Sea for two consecutive years. Conspicuous populations of the species were detected at four of the eight ... -
Population structure of the traditionally exploited holothurian Holothuria tubulosa in the south Aegena Sea
Antoniadou, C.; Vafidis, D. (2011)Population structure of the traditionally exploited holothurian, Holothuria iubulosa, was studied in the south Aegean Sea for two consecutive years. Conspicuous populations of the species were detected at four of the eight ... -
Population subdivision of saddled seabream Oblada melanura in the Aegean Sea revealed by genetic and morphometric analyses
Gkafas, G. A.; Tsigenopoulos, C.; Magoulas, A.; Panagiotaki, P.; Vafidis, D.; Mamuris, Z.; Exadactylos, A. (2013)The population structure of marine fishes is often cryptic, due to limited knowledge about life history and ecological habitats. Understanding environmental stability is a challenge to retrieve possible structuring patterns ... -
Redescription of the Mediterranean endemic sea-pen Crassophyllum thessalonicae (Octocorallia: Pteroeididae)
Fryganiotis, K.; Antoniadou, C.; Chintiroglou, C.; Vafidis, D. (2011)Five colonies of the rare pennatulacean Crassophyllum thessalonicae were recently collected from Thermaikos Gulf (north-east Mediterranean), which allowed a study of their biometry; accordingly, new features are added to ...