After the success of the first edition, which was widely attended and enthusiastically received by all the trainees, it is with pleasure that we would like to propose The Second Edition of the ISS-SEEA Summer School.
It will take place in 2025, from September 22nd to 25th (optional excursion and sampling experience on the 26th), at the Sicily Marine Centre, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Messina. The school will maintain its multidisciplinary approach, combining the ecological and biotechnological approach for the exploration of extreme environments, and will extend its training topics by deepening other specific extreme ecosystems and new research fields. In this vein, the school will be implemented with lessons covering the concepts of bioacoustics in extreme environments, oceanographic dynamics, astrobiology, and anoxic basins. Moreover, a special focus will be devoted to the Strait of Messina and its extreme dynamics. All the training activities will be treated day by day through a combined perspective, merging ecology and biotechnology.
The summer school is a renewed opportunity to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration and to improve skills and expertise in the knowledge of extreme ecosystems in taxonomy, high molecular approaches, bioprospecting, oceanography, and bioacoustics.
Professors and researchers will give lectures about their research and will share their experiences with the students during group discussion sessions. Practical sessions are envisaged, i.e., observation of mesopelagic species, taxonomy, laboratory experience for the treatment of samples for biotechnological purposes (production of bioactive compounds), and observation of the bioluminescence phenomenon. The second edition of the school will have, as its strong point, the involvement of young researchers from SZN-SMC, who will actively participate in the course's scientific offering, fostering exchange, interaction, and the consolidation of new networks.
· The school is open to students, PhD students, and early career researchers working in the fields of marine ecology and biotechnology.
· All students will be allowed to present their research through either a short talk or a poster.
You can find detailed program and registration information for ISS-SEEA 2025 at: https://summerschoolextrem.wixsite.com/iss-seea
Registration fee
Early bird: € 350 (in-person), € 100 (remote)
Late: € 400 (in-person), € 150 (remote)
Deadlines
· June 10: Send CV and motivation letter to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
· Before payment: After receiving the acceptance notification, please complete the registration form following the instructions provided. Your registration will be confirmed by email once we receive and verify your completed form.
· June 30: Complete the Payment (early registration)
· July 31: Complete the Payment (late registration)
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of Symbiosis in Marine ecosystems: from taxonomy to potential biotechnological applications
SymbioMar will be the second edition of the annual ‘CRIMAC International School’ and will be held from November 4th to 7th, 2025, at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn-Calabria Marine Centre (CRIMAC), located in Amendolara (CS). In alignment with the mission of the CRIMAC project— to serve as a hub for fostering exchanges between Italian and international marine research centers—this immersive event will focus on marine symbiosis: the complex interactions that shape the physiology, ecology, and evolution of marine organisms.
The international school adopts a multidisciplinary approach, covering diverse aspects of marine symbiosis, including taxonomy and evolution, biology, adaptation, climate change, ecological interactions and biotechnology. By examining these topics, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing marine symbiotic relationships.
Designed to foster both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the SymbioMar International School will offer lectures from leading experts in the field, alongside hands-on training sessions. Students will be engaged in practical activities such as applying advanced microscopy techniques, laboratory methods for extraction and sequencing, and working with bioinformatics tools to analyze various aspects of symbiosis.
The primary goal of this school is to equip the next generation of researchers with a holistic understanding of symbiosis. Participants will gain valuable skills through a multidisciplinary approach, enhancing their ability to tackle current research challenges. Moreover, it provides a unique platform for networking, allowing new connections with some of the world’s foremost experts in marine symbiosis.
The program is open to graduate students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers with an interest not only in marine symbiosis but also in the modern techniques used to study it that can be applied in many other research fields.
Course Objective
The SymbioMar International School offers an interdisciplinary and comprehensive program focused on the study of symbiosis in marine ecosystems. By bringing together leading experts in marine biology, ecology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, the course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of symbiotic relationships, their role in marine biodiversity, and their potential for biotechnological applications. The program emphasizes hands-on training, offering students a unique opportunity to learn advanced techniques and explore the ecological and evolutionary significance of marine symbiosis.
Theoretical Lessons
The theoretical lessons are designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in the study of marine symbiosis, covering topics such as taxonomy, evolution, host-symbiont interactions, and ecological dynamics. Key lectures include:
• Understanding the evolution of symbiotic relationships across marine ecosystems.
• Exploring how symbiosis drives biodiversity and evolutionary processes in marine life.
• Investigating the role of symbiosis in ecosystem processes and their ecological significance in marine environments.
• Examining the impact of climate change on marine partnerships.
• Exploring the potential biotechnological applications.
These lessons offer participants a deep dive into the latest research, enriching their understanding of symbiosis from multiple scientific perspectives.
Practical Lessons
The practical lessons focus on applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, with hands-on experience in the laboratory. Students will:
• Learn sediment sorting, microscopy analysis, and extraction of biological samples to study symbiotic relationships in marine organisms.
• Learn about different bioinformatics pipelines used to study microbiomes and taxonomy and evolution.
• Learn statistics for meta(prote)omics encompassing a brief intro to R, concepts, and coding.
Lecturers
Dr. Daniela Pica, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Christian Galasso, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Chiara Giommi, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn- CRIMAC, Calabria Marine Centre
Dr. Ulisse Cardini, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Genoa Marine Centre
Dr. Carmen Rizzo, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Sicily Marine Centre
Dr. Maria Vittoria Modica, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, Rome – Institutional Interdepartmental Centre
Dr. Laura Núñez Pons, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Prof. Harald Gruber-Vodicka, University Kiel (Germany)
Prof. Marco Oliverio, Università la Sapienza, Roma (Italy)
Prof. James D. Reimer University of the Ryukyus (Japan)
Prof. Paul C. Sikkel, University of Miami (USA)
Dr. Didier Aurelle, Université de Toulon (France)
Dr. Grazia Marina Quero, CNR IRBIM (Italy)
Dr. Claudia Pogoreutz, Université de Perpignan (France)
Dr. Davide Maggioni, University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy)
Prof. Davide Seveso, University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy) and MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo, Faafu (Maldives)
Dr. Silvia Bulgheresi, University of Vienna (Austria)
Dr. Tjorven Hinzke, University of Greifswald (Germany)
Dr. Claudia F. Vaga, Smithsonian Institute (USA)
Registration fee (coffee breaks, lunches, and Social Happy Hour included)
Early bird: 350€
Deadline: June 15, 2025
Regular: 400€
Deadline: July 6, 2025
Max Number of Participants: 20
Working Language: English
For more information about speakers and how to participate, visit:
https://crimacszn.com/symbiomar/
Organizing Committee
Daniela Pica, Chiara Giommi, Christian Galasso, Roberto Firmamento, Rosario Balestrieri, Salvatore Urso, Enrica Terranova, Francesca De Domenico.
L’Unità MOTax (Marine Organism Taxonomy), in collaborazione con il Museo Vivo del Mare “MUSea”, organizza la quinta edizione della Summer School: “Studio e Monitoraggio delle Praterie di Posidonia oceanica”.
Il corso prevede lezioni frontali, immersioni subacquee ed attività di laboratorio; è rivolto a chi è in possesso di un’adeguata formazione naturalistica e che intenda acquisire le conoscenze necessarie per svolgere analisi sulle praterie di Posidonia oceanica: dalla stesura del piano di campionamento a tutte le attività in mare, dalle analisi di laboratorio alle attività di elaborazione statistica dei dati.
Identificazione dei limiti della prateria, misure di densità, campionamento, fenologia, studio degli epifiti e della fauna associata, queste alcune delle attività che svolgerà il corsista acquisendo manualità e metodologie per il monitoraggio delle praterie.
La Summer School si prefigge l’ulteriore obiettivo di formare i partecipanti all’applicazione della metodologia PREI, Posidonia Rapid Easy Index, strumento metodologico d’indagine dello stato delle praterie di Posidonia oceanica per l’implementazione territoriale delle Direttive Comunitarie Direttiva Quadro Sulle Acque (2000/60/CE) e Direttiva Strategia Marina (2008/56/CE), ISPRA.
Il corso, diretto dal dott. Luigi Valiante direttore scientifico del Museo Vivo del Mare, si avvale della collaborazione della Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn con la partecipazione del dott. Gabriele Procaccini Dirigente di Ricerca del Dipartimento Ecologia Marina Integrata e del dott. Paolo Fasciglione dell’Unità specializzata in tassonomia MOTax.
La durata è di 5 giorni, le lezioni frontali e le attività di laboratorio si svolgono presso il Museo Vivo del Mare “MUSea” che ha sede al Palazzo Vinciprova di Pioppi (Pollica, SA), mentre le attività di campo (immersioni subacquee) saranno effettuate nell’Area a Tutela “la Punta” di Pioppi, nel Parco Nazionale del Cilento, Vallo di Diano e degli Alburni.
Lezioni frontali:
• Fisiologia, ecologia, ruolo ecosistemico, gestione della fascia costiera, conservazione
• Resilienza e capacità di adattamento
• Analisi dei dati, applicazione dell’indice PREI con dimostrazioni pratiche
Immersioni subacquee sulla prateria:
• Identificazione dei descrittori fisiografici (tipologia prateria e sua distribuzione, identificazione limiti superiore ed inferiore e tipologia)
• Descrittori strutturali (misure di densità e valutazione dell’indice di copertura)
• Tecniche di campionamento e prelievo dei fasci fogliari
• Campionamento della fauna associata ai rizomi (sorbona)
• Campionamento della fauna vagile associata alle foglie (retino manicato)
Attività di laboratorio:
• Descrittori morfometrici (fenologia)
• Analisi della comunità epifita
• Studio della fauna vagile
Docenti
• Luigi Valiante (Museo Vivo del Mare di Pioppi)
• Gabriele Procaccini (Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli)
• Paolo Fasciglione (Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli)
• Michele Scardi (Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata)
Quota di partecipazione:
450,00 euro, la quota comprende:
5 gg di corso presso il Museo Vivo del Mare di Pioppi (Palazzo Vinciprova):
• attività scientifiche in immersione sulla prateria di Posidonia oceanica;
• attività di laboratorio presso le sale attrezzate del Centro Velico Anemos di Pioppi;
• lezioni frontali da parte del personale scientifico;
• materiale didattico;
• cena sociale/coffee break
BORSA DI STUDIO EUGENIO FRESI
Per il 2025 sono previste due borse di studio per la partecipazione al corso finanziate dal Rotary Club di Battipaglia.
Invio candidature, modalità di partecipazione alle borse ed un "ricordo" del professore Eugenio Fresi al link sotto:
allegato con il bando
Scadenza presentazione domande per la partecipazione alle borse 31 maggio 2025
Organizzatori: Paolo Fasciglione (SZN), Luigi Maria Valiante (MUSea)
Info e domanda di partecipazione alla summer school:
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Fine iscrizioni: 15 luglio 2025
Conferma partecipazione e pagamento: 31 luglio 2025
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