Abstract

The aim of this work is to examine the seabed off the coast of Gallipoli (Ionian Sea, Southern Italy), which, after many preliminary investigations carried out using scuba divers and sonar scanning, has been shown to host a very important ecosystem. This area is the basis for a deep sea ecological system and rewards researchers by enabling applied studies to be carried out and to discover ways of protecting this ecological and geomorphological system which can be considered a sanctuary for biodiversity. It’s well known, in fact, that some of the species to be found here, such as the gorgonian Gerardia savaglia, are known for the extreme longevity of their colonies and for their enormous scientific importance. The location of the site contributes both to its importance and fragility, since it is very close to fishing areas located in the Gallipoli marine district. On the other hand this ecosystem must be considered so important as to be preserved for future generations. Thus the aim is to provide: complete and scientifically valid photographic and video documentation; modern and high resolution GIS cartography, using 3D graphic elaboration derived from inspection using MultiBeam Sonar ultrasonic scanning and georeferenced by Differential GPS (DGPS) with the goal of producing extremely high resolution modelling.

Autore Pugliese

• Piccioli Resta Giuseppe

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• G. Piccioli Resta

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2011

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