GAZETTE FUTURE, Vol. 8 No. 5-6, 2025.
Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.32779/gf.8.5-6.4
Ecological Aspects of Algae and Higher Plants of the Adriatic Sea
Lucija Vuković
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, Republika Hrvatska (Ms studentica)
Ivana Vitasović Kosić
; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Agronomski fakultet, Republika Hrvatska
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Abstract
This study analyzes the diversity, distribution, threats, and economic potential of marine algae and seagrasses in the Adriatic Sea. Based on the review of available scientific and professional literature, the work addresses biodiversity, the presence of endemic and invasive species, and the impact of anthropogenic pressures, climate change, and pollution on marine ecosystems. Particular attention is given to the significance of Posidonia oceanica, Laminaria rodriguezii, and invasive algae such as Caulerpa cylindracea and C. taxifolia, which pose major threats to local biodiversity. The study also presents protected species and ecosystem monitoring methods, including autonomous vessels (BRIGANTINE) and digital platforms (BIOPRESS ADRIA), as well as examples of the economic use of algae through culinary projects and market potential research. The study concludes that algae and seagrasses play a key role in maintaining the ecological stability of the Adriatic Sea and represent a valuable resource for food, biotechnology, and ecological technologies. Their conservation requires improved monitoring, education, and clear guidelines for sustainable management.
Keywords
Adriatic Sea, algae, seagrasses, invasive species, biodiversity, economic use.
Hrčak ID:
350247
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Publication date:
30.12.2025.
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