Threatened species of benthic invertebrates along the rocky coast of the Adriatic Sea in Albania
In: Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries. Egyptian Society for the Development of Fisheries Resources and Human Health: Cairo. ISSN 1110-6131, more
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macrozoobenthos, environmental impacts, marine and coastal conservation |
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- Ruci, S.
- Kasemi, D.
- Beqiraj, S.
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This study aimed to represent threatened species of benthic invertebrates, at national and international level, in the rocky areas of the Adriatic Sea in Albania, and to highlight the causes of threats for these species. A total of 58 threatened species of benthic invertebrate were found in the study area, and four sites were selected for investigation: Shën Pjetër, Kallm, Spille, and Triport. A considerable number of these species has a high threatened status, including critically endangered species and vulnerable species. Three species found in the studied area are also threatened on an international scale. Environmental impacts in these areas are mainly related to water pollution and degradation of coastal habitats because of uncontrolled tourism development, as well as coastal erosion. The significant number of threatened species at the national level and the presence of threatened species on the international level highlighted the importance of the rocky shores of the Adriatic Sea in Albania, in terms of conservation and environmental management on the national and international scale. |
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