Relationships between the dynamics of two Talitrus saltator populations and the impacts of activities linked to tourism

• Autorzy: Fanini L. , Cantarino C. M. , Scapini F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The study considered two ecologically similar coastal areas in Tuscany (Italy). One site belongs to a protected natural area and the other one is in front of a camping site. We analysed the impact of human activities, such as trampling and mechanical beach cleaning, on Talitrus saltator. It turned out that the population density was affected in that it first disappeared from the area at the camping site, then recolonised it once the peak of the tourist season at the camping site had passed. The results confirm the sensitivity of this species and its plasticity in adapting to different conditions on the one hand, and the positive effects of diversification in resource management on the other hand.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Talitrus saltator; beach management; tourism; natural Park; seasonality

• Wydawca: Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology ; Elsevier
• Czasopismo: Oceanologia
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: No. 47 (1)
• Strony: 93--112
• Opis fizyczny: bibliogr. 20 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Fanini L.

• Department of Animal Biology and Genetics, University of Florence, via Romana 17, I–50125 Florence, Italy

autor

Cantarino C. M.

• Department of Ecology, University of Alicante, Campus S. Vicente del Raspeig, ap. correos 99, E–03080 Alicante, Spain

autor

Scapini F.

• Department of Animal Biology and Genetics, University of Florence, via Romana 17, I–50125 Florence, Italy

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