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Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Explore the Mediterranean Sea to understand and protect the Global Ocean
Founded in 1872, the SZN is among the most influential research Institutions in the field of marine biology and ecology.
The SZN carries on advanced research on the biology, ecology and evolution of marine organisms.
A core activity of the SZN is the higher education and formation of young scientists to lead pure and applied research.
Research Departments
The research at the SZN is organized in 4 Departments, two focusing on scientific research: 1) Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms; 2) Integrative Marine Ecology, and two dedicated to technological research 3) Research Infrastructures for Marine Biological Resources, 4) Marine Biotechnology.

Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms
Studies the fundamental biological mechanisms that allow animals to deal with the challenges of Life on Earth.

Marine Biotechnology
The mission of the Marine Biotechnology Department is to conduct and promote scientific research regarding the possible applications of marine natural products in the biomedical and environmental sectors

Integrative Marine Ecology
Promotes interdisciplinary research on biodiversity, structure and functioning of marine ecosystems.

Research Infrastructures for marine biological resources
The Department of Research Infrastructures for marine biological resources (RIMAR) provides high technology services and access to infrastructure and research platforms to the national and international scientific community, as well as support third mission activities such as third-party contracts
Hot Topics
A summary of the most recent research activities carried out in our laboratories.

Virus-induced spore formation as a defense mechanism in marine diatoms
Virus-induced spore formation as a defense mechanism in marine diatoms

Nicotine induces polyspermy in sea urchin eggs through a non-cholinergic pathway modulating actin dynamics

Sea turtles are now texting their whereabouts directly to the researchers
Loggerhead sea turtles are abundant in the Western Mediterranean.
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See MoreLast Publications
Scientific Reports
Empirical evidence for concerted evolution in the 18S rDNA region of the planktonic diatom genus Chaetoceros
Biology
First De Novo Transcriptome of the Copepod Rhincalanus gigas from AntarcticWaters
NANOTOXICOLOGY
Disclose nanoplastic toxicity on the embryogenesis of the ascidian Ciona robusta (Phylum Chordata)
Environmental Science and Pollution Research
New approaches on the use of tunicates (Ciona robusta) for toxicity assessments
Frontiers in Marine Science
Does Warming Enhance the Effects of Eutrophication in the Seagrass Posidonia oceanica?
Innovations in Land, Water and Energy for Vietnam’s Sustainable Development
Cerrano C, Bavestrello G, Bertolino M, Pansini M, NúñezPons L, Sarti M, Do Cong T, Calcinai B. 2020. The Ha Long Bay Marine Ecosystem. An Unprecedented Opportunity for Evolutionary Studies on Marine Taxa, In: Innovations in Land, Water and Energy for Vietnam’s Sustainable Development, eds: . Mariano Anderle. Nature Springter, pp. 45-52. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-51260-6
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
A New Species of Spongilla (Porifera, Demospongiae) from a Karst Lake in Ha Long Bay (Vietnam)
Microorganisms
Physiological and Molecular Responses to Main Environmental Stressors of Microalgae and Bacteria in Polar Marine Environments
Global Change Biology
Ocean acidification causes variable trait-shifts in a coral species
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