Castellan Giorgio
PhD student in Natural and Cultural Heritage, co-funded ISMAR-BO and University of Bologna.
Master Degree in Marine Biology, 2016, Polytechnic university of Marche.
Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences, 2014, University of Milano Bicocca.
ADDRESS
CNR - ISMAR - Secondary Branch of Bologna, Via Gobetti, 101 – 40129 Bologna, Italy
CONTACT
Phone +39 051 6398943
Ecology of mesophotic and deep benthic communities through the interpretation of ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) data and multivariate analysis.
Habitat mapping of shallow-to-deep environments using different approaches, with particular attention to mesophotic bioconstructions and deep coral reefs.
Analysis of environmental parameters that determine and influence the distribution of benthic megafauna.
Development of statistical models to predict habitat (habitat suitability models) and benthic species (species distribution models, SDM) distribution.
GIS (Geographic Information System) applications for the management, analysis, interpretation and organization of interdisciplinary spatial data.
Acquisition and processing of Multibeam data with geo-morphological purposes using dedicated software (CARIS HIPS and SIPS).
Taxonomy of megabenthic Mediterranean associations.
He study the biodiversity, ecology and the functioning of mesophotic and deep ecosystems, with particular attention to the Mediterranean Sea. His activities encompass the analysis of environmental variables that influence the distribution of organisms and the composition of benthic communities, also focusing to global climate change and the future conditions of the oceans. His studies include the application of different habitat mapping techniques and the development of statistical models to predict the distribution of megabenthic communities. His doctorate research also involve the protection of mesophotic and deep-sea Mediterranean communities, outlining guidelines for their management, monitoring and conservation.
