CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Microplastics in marine biota of North Aegean Sea: Summarizing and comparing preliminary findings
Marmara D., Vogiatzis G., Christofidis C., Stamelos A., (Corresponding) Krasakopoulou E.
Topic:
Microplastics in the marine environment
Rising scientific literature and legislation measures have highlighted the concern on plastic pollution and the issue of microplastics. In the context of this study, 3 marine species of commercial interest (bogues, Mediterranean mussels, blue crabs) were examined, concerning microplastics’ presence...Read more
Electronic Navigational Charts Portrayal and S-100 Standard based Services for Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas
Stilianos C., (Corresponding) Nakos B.
Topic:
Marine environment and coastal management
Data and information on the condition and variability of the marine environment are crucial for understanding changes that result from human activity, including the effects of human-induced climate change. Large quantities of marine related data are collected and stored globally for a wide variety...Read more
Keywords:
Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC); Portrayal; IHO S-100; Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas (ESSA); Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI); Marine Protected Areas (S-122)
Factors affecting the populations of Sea Turtles, Caretta caretta: The Case of Greece
(Corresponding) Sarakinou G., APOSTOLAKI S.
Topic:
Biodibersity conservation
The current paper presents the results of an archival research work undertaken as part of a Thesis of the Program of Environmental Studies at Deree – the American College of Greece. The research undertaken aimed at assessing the extent of the problem related to the injuries and fatalities of the...Read more
Keywords:
Loggerhead turtles, Threats to sea turtles, Caretta caretta Monitoring, Marine species protection
Trace Metals in the water column of the coastal zone in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba
Tzempelikou E., Parinos C., Zeri C., Iliakis S., Pavlidou A., (Corresponding) Abualnaja Y.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
In this study trace metals concentrations in the water column are presented along the coastal zone of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea (Saudi Arabia). This is a baseline assessment of the metal pollution status of the water using trace metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) measurements obtained...Read more
Keywords:
Coastal marine environment of Saudi Arabia; trace metals; Red Sea; Gulf of Aqaba.
