Assessment of the ecological status of P. oceanica meadow with a no destructive shoot methodGobert, Sylvie ; Lejeune, Pierre ; et alin Proceedings of the Mediterranean Seagrass Workshop 2012 (2012, June) Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile is a protected species, included in the Red list of marine threatened species of the Mediterranean. Because of its sensitivity to disturbance, P. oceanica is used as a ... [more ▼] Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile is a protected species, included in the Red list of marine threatened species of the Mediterranean. Because of its sensitivity to disturbance, P. oceanica is used as a bioindicator to define the health status of coastal waters. Monitoring methods generally require to sample plants, followed by measurements on picked shoots. This implies the total destruction of several tens of shoots. This study presents a method, “The Non Destructive Shoot Methodology”: NDSM, that permits the measurement of (1) the most used seagrass metrics, (2) the determination of C, N, P contents and (3) the measurement of the trace metal levels in P. oceanica leaves. Our technic has been firstly tested by comparison with the results obtained with classic method of biometry. Secondly, differences between levels of C, N, P and trace metals obtained with classic picking and our methodology were tested. Thirdly, the physiological consequences on the shoots were investigated (% of survival, growth, essential element contents (C, N, P, Fe, Cu...). The NDSM gives similar results to classic investigations to assess the ecological status of P. oceanica meadow (i.e. PREI, BiPO...) and avoid the uprooting of the “K-strategist” protected species. This methodology is usable in cases of monitoring and impact studies. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 65 (14 ULg) Chemical contamination along the Mediterranean French coast using Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile above-ground tissues: a multiple trace element study; Gobert, Sylvie ; et alin Ecological Indicators (2012), 18 Levels of Be, Al, V, Mn, Co, As, Se, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, Bi as well as of Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile from the Mediterranean French coast were analysed using DRC ICP-MS ... [more ▼] Levels of Be, Al, V, Mn, Co, As, Se, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb, Bi as well as of Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile from the Mediterranean French coast were analysed using DRC ICP-MS. The first twelve elements have not been well studied and can be considered to be potential pollutants as a result of potentially increased levels resulting from anthropogenic activities. Spatial variation and/or compartmentalization were found for all trace elements. Except for Al, Cr, Fe, Cu and Ag, most trace elements were preferentially accumulated in photosynthetic tissues, suggesting uptake from the water column. Moreover, for Be, V, Mn, Co, Ni, As, Mo, Sb, Sn and Pb, adult leaves had higher levels than intermediate leaves, suggesting low kinetics of accumulation. Levels in the third intermediate leaf were representative of the average levels of the integral shoot, and thus can be used alone in chemical biomonitoring. For most of the twelve little-studied trace elements, the background levels of the northwestern Mediterranean Sea can be measured, and their spatial variation can be related to anthropogenic activities. Levels of the seven widely studied trace elements seem to decrease or stabilize over time, probably due to their reduced anthropogenic use. These observations show that P. oceanica is a sensitive bioindicator for the monitoring of chemical contamination of a large number of trace elements. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 50 (15 ULg) Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile, a usefull tool for the biomonitoring of chemical contamination along the Mediterranean coast: a multiple trace element studyRichir, Jonathan ; Gobert, Sylvie ; et alin 4th Mediterranean Symposium on Marine Vegetation (2010) The concentrations of 19 trace elements (TE): Be, Al, V, Mn, Co, As, Se, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb and Bi as well as Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb, were analyzed by DRC ICP-MS in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile ... [more ▼] The concentrations of 19 trace elements (TE): Be, Al, V, Mn, Co, As, Se, Mo, Ag, Sn, Sb and Bi as well as Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb, were analyzed by DRC ICP-MS in Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile leaves from the Mediterranean French coast. The first 12 TE have little been studied nowadays. Except for Al, Cr, Fe, Cu and Ag, TE were preferentially accumulated in photosynthetic part of leaves. Moreover, trace element concentrations of the third intermediate leaf are representative of the integral shoot, and could be used alone in biomonitoring. Environmental background concentrations of the 12 little studied TE were determined, and spatial variations were related to anthropic activities. Compared to previous publications, concentrations of the 7 other TE classically investigated present a diminution or a stabilization, reflecting the change of anthropogenic inflows. In conclusion, P. oceanica is a sensitive bioindicator for chemical contamination, even for the twelve little studied TE. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 77 (12 ULg) Assessment of the ecological status of Mediterranean French coastal waters as required by the Water Framework Directive using the Posidonia oceanica Rapid Easy Index: PREIGobert, Sylvie ; ; et alin Marine Pollution Bulletin (2009), 58 This paper describes the PREI (Posidonia oceanica Rapid Easy Index), a method used to assess the ecological status of seawater along Mediterranean French coasts. The PREI was drawn up according to the ... [more ▼] This paper describes the PREI (Posidonia oceanica Rapid Easy Index), a method used to assess the ecological status of seawater along Mediterranean French coasts. The PREI was drawn up according to the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD 2000/60/EC) and was tested on 24 and 18 stations in PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur) and Corsica respectively. The PREI is based on five metrics: shoot density, shoot leaf surface area, E/L ratio (Epiphytic biomass/leaf biomass), depth of lower limit, and type of this lower limit. The 42 studied stations were classified in the first four levels of status: high, good, moderate and poor. The PREI values ranged between 0.280 and 0.847; this classification is in accordance with our field knowledge and with our knowledge of the literature. The PREI was validated regarding human pressure levels (r²= 0.74). (http://eurex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2000:327:0001:0072:EN:PDF) [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 205 (33 ULg) Directive Cadre Eau: Mise en oeuvre du contrôle de surveillance - résultats de la campagne 2006 - district Corse; ; et al Report (2007) Les programmes de surveillance liés à la mise en oeuvre de la DCE sont coordonnés par le Ministère de l’Ecologie et de l’Aménagement durable (MEDAD) et dans chaque bassin hydrographique ce sont les ... [more ▼] Les programmes de surveillance liés à la mise en oeuvre de la DCE sont coordonnés par le Ministère de l’Ecologie et de l’Aménagement durable (MEDAD) et dans chaque bassin hydrographique ce sont les Agences de l’eau qui, avec l’Etat, prennent en charge l’application, la mise en oeuvre de ces réseaux. Sur la façade méditerranéenne, Ifremer a assuré pour le compte du Schéma Directeur des Données sur l’Eau la maîtrise d’ouvrage de la première campagne du contrôle de surveillance, en coordonnant l’ensemble de l’acquisition des données et de leur synthèse en collaboration avec de nombreux partenaires : Universités, bureaux d’études, structures locales de gestion et services de l’Etat. La mobilisation des différents acteurs autour d’un objectif commun a permis de faire face à la pluridisciplinarité et à la complexité des aspects logistiques de ce programme. Les résultats de cette première campagne du contrôle de surveillance (2006) permettent d’ores et déjà d’avoir une bonne vision d’ensemble de la qualité des eaux littorales à l’échelle du district. Ils confortent les évaluations faites « à dire d’expert » lors de l’état des lieux du district avec des informations nouvelles concernant plus particulièrement la biologie, notamment le benthos de substrat meuble. En eaux côtières, les eaux sont de bonne qualité. En eau de transition, essentiellement lagunaires, il existe une plus grande hétérogénéité des résultats avec des paramètres déclassant relevant plutôt de la biologie, mais sur un nombre important d’indicateurs. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 119 (19 ULg) |
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