The National Research Council's (CNR) research vessel 'Gaia Blu' will conduct 19 scientific expeditions in the Mediterranean Sea in 2025. These expeditions aim to improve understanding of marine environments and support sustainable resource management.
Research areas range from physical oceanography to marine biodiversity, assessing climate change's impact on marine ecosystems. The 'SPIN-Gela 2025' campaign acquired bathymetric data and seismic profiles off southern Sicily, funded by MASE to enhance the safety of offshore geofluid activities.
The 'MarSico' campaign, coordinated by Cnr-Ismar, studied oceanographic processes using moorings for long-term data on water dynamics and biogeochemical processes. Upcoming expeditions include 'POSEIDON,' investigating underwater mountains' role in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea food web, and 'TUNSIC,' analyzing Atlantic bluefin tuna health using barcoding techniques. These campaigns highlight the commitment to marine science and conservation in the Mediterranean.