@article {Moreno:2008gd,
	title = {An assessment of the spatial heterogeneity of environmental disturbance within an enclosed harbour through the analysis of meiofauna and nematode assemblages},
	journal = {Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science},
	volume = {77},
	year = {2008},
	pages = {565-576},
	publisher = {ACADEMIC PRESS LTD ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD},
	address = {24-28 OVAL RD, LONDON NW1 7DX, ENGLAND},
	abstract = {Significant spatial heterogeneity in the abundance and composition of meiofaunal and nematode assemblages was described inside the Genoa-Voltri harbour (Genoa, Italy) in relation to variation in the main environmental variables. In harbour sediments characterized by low Eh values and high organic matter concentrations, total meiofauna abundance was lower (948 +/- 919 ind 10 cm(-2)), nematode individual biomass was higher (0.17 +/- 0.07 mu g C), kinorhynchs and tanaids were completely absent, and the nematode assemblage was dominated by the genera Terschellingia, Sabatieria (pulchra group) and Paracomesoma. In contrast, in sediment characterized by lower levels of organic pollution, meiofaunal abundance was higher (1085 737 ind 10 cm(-2)), nematode individual biomass was lower (0.11 +/- 0.04 mu g C), kinorhynchs and tanaids were present and the nematodes were dominated by the genera Desmodora, Daptonema, Anticoma and Halalaimus. Environmental disturbance as assessed by the analysis of meiofaunal and nematode assemblages and sediment environmental variables changed significantly over a scale hundreds of meters, but did not follow a gradient from the inner to the outer harbour. Analysis of nematode assemblages is proposed as a useful tool for the identification of environmental risk areas which may assist in the development of good planning, monitoring programmes and better management of harbour ecosystems. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {harbours, meiofauna, nematodes, organic matter, sediment},
	doi = {DOI 10.1016/j.ecss.2007.10.016},
	author = {Moreno, M. and Ferrero, T. J. and Gallizia, I. and Vezzulli, L. and Albertelli, G. and Fabiano, M.}
}
@article {Moreno:2009eu,
	title = {Nematode response to metal, PAHs and organic enrichment in tourist marinas of the mediterranean sea},
	journal = {Marine Pollution Bulletin},
	volume = {58},
	year = {2009},
	pages = {1192-1201},
	publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD},
	address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND},
	abstract = {The structure of nematode assemblages was investigated in the sediments of two different tourist marinas in the Mediterranean Sea and related to pollution variables. Nematode densities and generic compositions were determined, as were concentrations of heavy metals, PAHs and organic matter. Results showed different assemblages at the two marinas, with a dominance of the genera Paralongicyatholaimus and Daptonema. Significant correlations between nematodes and concentrations of environmental contaminants were found. In particular, Paralongicyatholaimus showed a significant negative correlation with Cu concentrations and was almost absent at the stations where higher Cu concentrations were found. The presence of sensitive/tolerant nematode genera represents a promising tool to identify areas subjected to a higher level of disturbance and to define the correct environmental management strategy for harbors. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {Harbor sediments, heavy metals, Mediterranean Sea, nematode, organic matter, PAHs},
	doi = {DOI 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.03.016},
	author = {Moreno, M. and Albertelli, G. and Fabiano, M.}
}
