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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 5 Departments, three focusing on scientific research: 1) Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms; 2) Integrative Marine Ecology, 3) Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement and two dedicated to technological research 4 Research Infrastructures for Marine Biological Resources, 5) 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.

Ecosustainable 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

Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement
Research activities aim at conservation of large marine vertebrates and correct management and reproduction of marine fauna in controlled environment.
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

Species-specific gamete interaction during sea urchin fertilization
Roles of the egg jelly and vitelline layer

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
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Ferroptosis precedes apoptosis to facilitate specific death signalling by fatty acids
Nature Communications
Sinus venosus adaptation models prolonged cardiovascular disease and reveals insights into evolutionary transitions of the vertebrate heart
Environmental Pollution
Effects of biodegradable-based microplastics in Paracentrotus lividus Lmk embryos: Morphological and gene expression analysis
Animals
Trace Elements and Persistent Organic Pollutants in Unhatched Loggerhead Turtle Eggs from an Emerging Nesting Site along the Southwestern Coasts of Italy, Western Mediterranean Sea
Animals
Dietary Preferences of Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in Two Mediterranean Feeding Grounds: Does Prey Selection Change with Habitat Use throughout Their Life Cycle?
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Global Changes Alter the Successions of Early Colonizers of Benthic Surfaces
Polymers
Biodegradation of Plastics Induced by Marine Organisms: Future Perspectives for Bioremediation Approaches
Frontiers in Physiology
Morphologic and genic effects of waste pollution on the reproductive physiology of Paracentrotus lividus lmk: a mesocosm experiment
PeerJ
Volcanic-associated ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea: a systematic map and an interactive tool to support their conservation
Microorganisms
The “Bald Disease” of the Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus: Pathogenicity, Molecular Identification of the Causative Agent and Therapeutic Approach
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