1. Spatially explicit individual-based model reveals the mauve stinger jellyfish distribution in the Mediterranean SeaMartin Vodopivec, Alenka Malej, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The mauve stinger Pelagia noctiluca is a holoplanktonic oceanic jellyfish known for its painful sting and large outbreaks at irregular intervals. As jellyfish field observations are almost exclusively limited to coastal regions, there are many unknowns about the spatial and temporal dynamics of most species. We approach the problem using a spatially explicit individual-based model for the mauve stinger in the Mediterranean Sea. The newly developed module for the OpenDrift Lagrangian particle tracking tool includes diel vertical migrations, fooddependent growth modeled on Michaelis–Menten kinetics, and custom mortality related to shallow waters and stranding. In the first part of the study, we analyze the resulting parameter space searching for solutions that ensure a stable Pelagia noctilucapopulation in the western Mediterranean Sea. In the second part, we conducted several 21-year simulations. Despite its relative simplicity, the model reveals for the first time the dynamic spatio-temporal distribution of Pelagia noctiluca. We demonstrate how spatially explicit individual-based model can be used to generate a realistic spatio-temporal distribution of marine zooplankton, even with a limited set of observations and loosely constrained parameters. The model code is easy to modify and freely available. Ključne besede: individual-based model, agent-based model, zooplankton, Lagrangian particle tracking, ocean circulation, jellyfish Objavljeno v DiRROS: 05.06.2025; Ogledov: 262; Prenosov: 142
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2. Macrojellyfish (Scyphozoa and Ctenophora) in two enclosed marine systems (the sea of Marmara and Adriatic sea) : a reviewMelek Isinibilir, Alenka Malej, Davor Lučić, Martin Vodopivec, 2024, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Povzetek: Although geographically well apart, there are interesting similarities between the ecosystems of the Sea of Marmara and the Adriatic Sea. In this study, following an evaluation of the ecological problems as well as oceanography, productivity, plankton biomass of these seas, macro-jellyfish ecology of the two ecosystems were discussed comparatively. The Sea of Marmara and the Adriatic Sea are among the areas where increases in jellyfish and mucilage events have been observed in recent decades. Environmental problems such as global warming, oxygen depletion, eutrophication, overfishing, intense maritime traffic, and habitat destruction are causing opportunistic and alien species to increase in both abundance and number of species. As biodiversity declines due to habitat destruction, so does the ecosystem’s means and ability to combat the invasion of alien species in both ecosystems. Accordingly, disruption of lower food chains can put pressure on the entire ecosystem and affect socio-ecological prospects. The number of species of Scyphozoa and Ctenophora was found to be higher in the Adraitic Sea compared to the Sea of Marmara. Mass occurrences with a clear seasonal pattern and related to the geographical location were observed for Aurelia aurita, Rhizostoma pulmo, Chrysaora hysoscella and non-native Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Marmara Sea. However, although A. aurita and R. pulmo show widespread blooms according to the seasons and regions in the Adriatic Sea, C. hysoscella and M. leidyi produced blooms limited to a few areas. Negative and positive interactions of macrojelyfishes with human were also considered. Semi-enclosed seas such as the Sea of Marmara and the Adriatic Sea are representative of many temperate coastal waters where climate change and anthropogenic stressors are increasing, and the ecosystem has changed from a fish-dominated to a jellyfish-dominated ecosystem. Ključne besede: jellyfish, eutrophication, diversity, introduce, fisheries Objavljeno v DiRROS: 07.05.2025; Ogledov: 324; Prenosov: 184
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4. Numerični modeli za določanje stanja morja v Jadranskem morjuMatjaž Ličer, Dušan Žagar, Maja Jeromel, Martin Vodopivec, 2012, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: V prispevku predstavljamo glavne razloge za numerično modeliranje morja v Jadranskem morju in na kratko opisujemo modele, ki se trenutno uporabljajo v ta namen. Predstavljeni so cirkulacijski model POM za severno Jadransko morje, valovni model SWAN in model razlitja ogljikovodikov v morskem okolju NAFTA3d. Prikazani so tudi nekateri rezultati vseh navedenih modelov in trenutni načrti njihove implementacije. Ključne besede: morje, numerično modeliranje, naravne nesreče, cirkulacijski modeli, izlitja nafte, onesnaževanje, POM, Jadransko morje Objavljeno v DiRROS: 26.03.2025; Ogledov: 234; Prenosov: 153
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5. Report on the consolidated GES definition(s) for the pelagic habitat (D1C6) based on MSs assessments : deliverable no D 2.3Janja Francé, Cecilia Totti, Sanda Skejić, Tanya Zervoudaki, Klara Jarni, Katja Klančnik Židan, Špela Koren Bačovnik, Ivano Vascotto, Martin Vodopivec, 2023, končno poročilo o rezultatih raziskav Objavljeno v DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Ogledov: 427; Prenosov: 121
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6. Criteria for the definition of relevant assessment scales for the pelagic habitat : deliverable D2.1bJanja Francé, Martin Vodopivec, Matjaž Ličer, Sanda Skejić, Cecilia Totti, Erika Magaletti, Antonella Penna, Roberta Congestri, Ivano Vascotto, 2023, končno poročilo o rezultatih raziskav Objavljeno v DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Ogledov: 434; Prenosov: 114
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7. Poročilo o posodobljenem vrednotenju stanja morskega okolja skladno z Morsko direktivo, Sklepom 848/2017, Uredbo o izvajanju Sklepa (EU) in smernicami Evropske komisije : zaključno poročilo, Končna posodobitev vrednotenja za D1, D2, D6 in D7Domen Trkov, Branko Čermelj, Ana Fortič, Janja Francé, Lovrenc Lipej, Borut Mavrič, Patricija Mozetič, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Boris Petelin, Martin Vodopivec, 2024, končno poročilo o rezultatih raziskav Ključne besede: Okvirna direktiva o morski strategiji, deskriptorji kakovosti, vrednotenje stanja morskega okolja, morska biološka raznovrstnost, poročila Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.11.2024; Ogledov: 501; Prenosov: 864
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8. Določanje dobrega okoljskega stanja. Poročilo za člen 9 Okvirne direktive o morski strategiji : zaključno poročilo 2012Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Lovrenc Lipej, Alenka Malej, Janja Francé, Branko Čermelj, Oliver Bajt, Nives Kovač, Borut Mavrič, Valentina Turk, Patricija Mozetič, Andreja Ramšak, Tjaša Kogovšek, Milijan Šiško, Vesna Flander-Putrle, Mateja Grego, Tinkara Tinta, Boris Petelin, Martin Vodopivec, Maja Jeromel, Urška Martinčič, Vlado Malačič, končno poročilo o rezultatih raziskav Povzetek: Deskriptor 1: Biotska raznovrstnost se ohranja. Kakovost in prisotnost habitatov ter razporeditev in številčnost vrst so v skladu s prevladujočimi fiziografskimi, geografskimi in podnebnimi pogoji.
»Presojo je treba opraviti na več ekoloških ravneh: na ravni ekosistemov, habitatov (vključno z njimi povezanimi združbami na nivoju biotopov) in vrst, ki so upoštevane v strukturi tega dela ob upoštevanju točke 2 dela A. Za nekatere vidike tega deskriptorja je potrebna dodatna znanstvena in tehnična podpora. Pri obravnavi širšega obsega deskriptorja je treba ob upoštevanju Priloge III k Direktivi 2008/56/ES določiti prioritete med elementi biotske raznovrstnosti (vrste, habitati in ekosistemi). To omogoča prepoznavanje tistih elementov in območij, kjer vplivi in grožnje nastajajo, poleg tega pa podpira opredelitev ustreznih kazalcev med izbranimi merili, primernimi za zadevna območja in elemente biotske raznovrstnosti. Obveznost regionalnega sodelovanja iz členov 5 in 6 Direktive 2008/56/ES je neposredno povezana z izbiro elementov biotske raznovrstnosti znotraj regij, podregij in pododdelkov, kjer je mogoče, pa tudi z vzpostavitvijo referenčnih razmer v skladu s Prilogo IV k Direktivi 2008/56/ES. Modeliranje z uporabo platforme geografskega informacijskega sistema je lahko uporabna podlaga za določanje območja razširjenosti elementov biotske raznovrstnosti ter človekovih dejavnosti in pritiskov zaradi teh dejavnosti, ob upoštevanju, da se vse mogoče zajete napake ustrezno ocenijo in opišejo ob uporabi rezultatov. Ti podatki so pogoj za ekosistemsko upravljanje človekovih dejavnosti in za razvoj s tem povezanih prostorskih orodij.« Ključne besede: morje, obalno morje, onesnaževanje morja, plankton, hranilne snovi, ekološki parametri, onesnažila, onesnaževalci, biocenoze, okvirna direktiva o morski strategiji, poročila, onesnaženost, kvaliteta okolja, morska strategija, deskriptorji Objavljeno v DiRROS: 16.09.2024; Ogledov: 1205; Prenosov: 809
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9. The lesser-known medusa Drymonema dalmatinum Haeckel 1880 (Scyphozoa, Discomedusae) in the Adriatic SeaAlenka Malej, Martin Vodopivec, Davor Lučić, Ivona Onofri, Branka Pestorić, 2014, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Authors report historical and recent records of the little-known medusa Drymonema dalmatinum in the Adriatic
Sea. This large scyphomedusa, which may develop a bell diameter of more than 1 m, was fi rst described in 1880 by
Haeckel based on four specimens collected near the Dalmatian island Hvar. The paucity of this species records since
its description confi rms its rarity, however, in the last 15 years sightings of D. dalmatinum have been more frequent. Ključne besede: scyphomedusae, historical occurrence, recent observations, Adriatic Sea Objavljeno v DiRROS: 02.08.2024; Ogledov: 706; Prenosov: 314
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10. The occurrence of the jellyfish Aequorea cf. forskalea in the Adriatic Sea : comparison of historical and recent dataAlenka Malej, Davor Lučić, Natalia Bojanić, Martin Vodopivec, Paolo Paliaga, Branka Pestorić, Ivana Violić, Nastjenjka Supić, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Jellyfish are becoming an increasingly important component of studies of the global marine environment, as their frequent mass phenomena affect ecosystem performance and have economic and health consequences. Recent research has focused primarily on mass occurrences of scyphozoans and ctenophores, while less attention has been paid to hydromedusae blooms, which can also have significant impacts on the marine ecosystem with economic consequences. Like many members of the Scyphozoa and Ctenophora, Aequorea species can be numerous and form blooms. Based on surveys from 2000 to 2020 and information provided by marine professionals, we examine the (multiannual) variability, seasonality, and spatial distribution patterns of the poorly studied temperate species Aequorea cf. forskalea (Hydrozoa: Leptothecata). We hypothesized that this macrogelatinous jellyfish with a bipartite life cycle (benthic polyps and planktonic medusae) is sensitive to seasonal and long-term temperature fluctuations, particularly because temperature has been shown to play a critical role in mediating transitions in the life cycle of cnidarians. The cold-water affinity of A. cf. forskalea was confirmed by a significant negative correlation with temperature and the most frequent occurrence during the winter-spring period. For the northern Adriatic (Gulf of Trieste), sea temperature data and semi-quantitative plankton data are available for the first decade of the 20th century, allowing comparison of the historical data (1900-1911) with our current data set. Compared to historical records, the current occurrence of A. cf. forskalea differs significantly. With the warming of the northern Adriatic Sea since the beginning of the 20th century, the current phenology of A. cf. forskalea has changed, probably related to the delayed production of medusae by hydroids in autumn, the absence of medusae in this season and their less frequent occurrence in winter. Ključne besede: hydromedusae, blooms, long-term monitoring, multiannual variability, Mediterranean Sea Objavljeno v DiRROS: 31.07.2024; Ogledov: 987; Prenosov: 369
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