@article {Pusceddu:2009qd,
	title = {Organic matter composition, metazoan meiofauna and nematode biodiversity in Mediterranean deep-sea sediments},
	journal = {Deep-Sea Research Part Ii-Topical Studies In Oceanography},
	volume = {56},
	year = {2009},
	pages = {755-762},
	publisher = {PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD},
	address = {THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND},
	abstract = {To identify the relationships between the abundance and biodiversity of deep-sea meiofauna and their food resources in the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean Sea), we have investigated the quantity and biochemical composition of sediment organic matter, the metazoan meiofauna abundance and biomass, and the nematode biodiversity at meso- (> 50 km) and/or local (< 1 km) scales. Sediment samples were collected at four deep-sea sites (from 3430 to 3581 m in depth), two of which were close to two seamounts. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences at both the meso- and local scales (i.e. between sites and between stations at each site), and showed that the variability at the mesoscale was much higher than that at the local scale. The values of all of the investigated variables were generally lowest in sediments surrounding the seamounts, suggesting a role for these submersed structures in the abundance of the metazoan meiofauna and their resources. The nematode assemblage composition changed significantly across the four sites. Among the 96 identified nematode species, 14 were exclusively seen in sediments around the two seamounts, and only three species were present at all sampling stations. Differences in the trophic structures of the nematode assemblages were also linked with differences in the biochemical composition of sediment organic matter. These results indicate that high beta-diversity in soft sediments around deep seamounts is associated with diversification of the benthic food webs, and suggest that while making the sediments poorer for food availability for benthic consumers, the presence of seamounts enhances the biodiversity in neighbouring sediments. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.},
	keywords = {Deep-sea sediments, Mediterranean Sea, meiofauna, nematodes, organic matter, Seamounts},
	doi = {DOI 10.1016/j.dsr2.2008.10.012},
	author = {Pusceddu, Antonio and Gambi, Cristina and Zeppilli, Daniela and Bianchelli, Silvia and Danovaro, Roberto}
}
@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.}
}
