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BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY: At Mediterranean Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls (OOB) - an oceanographic research institute also known as Laboratoire ARAGO located on the south-eastern coast of France at the Mediterranean Sea.


GRADUATE RESEARCH STUDIES:

• Assisted the OOB's  marine scientists in quantitative sampling surveys and long-term monitoring of the benthic Mediterranean fauna and zooplankton in 1985.

• Assisted in evaluating the marine ecosystem status and oceanographic conditions of the Mediterannean Sea.

• Participation in research expeditions onboard the OOB's RV NEREIS studying the oligotrophic waters and deep-sea canyons of the Mediterranean with white coral populations in the Gulf of Lion - located just 20 miles offshore.

• As part of this long-term monitoring research, Dr. Alshuth assisted in quantitative multispecies assessments methods for ocean conservation regulations in the Mediterranean region. OOB offers ocean access to Mediterranean’s exceptionally diverse fauna and flora and makes this station unique in Europe for the biodiversity study of marine ecosystems and their reaction to global change.

Related research publications include:

Alshuth, S. 1991.  Sparkling marine phosphorescence.  Bioluminescence of marine dinoflagellates. (German – Text and Photography). Mikrokosmos 80 (12), 372-375.


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OBSERVATOIRE OCEANOLOGIQUE  DE BANYULS

Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls (OOB) in Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Méditerranéen Sea.
Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls (OOB) in Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Méditerranéen Sea.
Banyuls-sur-Mer - located at the eastern shores of Pyrénées-Orientales in southern France.
Banyuls-sur-Mer - located at the eastern shores of Pyrénées-Orientales in southern France.
OOB offers ocean access to Mediterranean’s exceptionally diverse fauna and flora.
OOB offers ocean access to Mediterranean’s exceptionally diverse fauna and flora.
Research expeditions onboard RV NEREIS - studying marine ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea.
Research expeditions onboard RV NEREIS - studying marine ecosystems of the Mediterranean Sea.
Demersal trawl - for collection of demersal fish and benthic invertebrates.
Demersal trawl - for collection of demersal fish and benthic invertebrates.
Using quantitative multi-species assessments methods to study marine ecosystems' biodiversity and their reaction to global change.
Using quantitative multi-species assessments methods to study marine ecosystems' biodiversity and their reaction to global change.
The Western Mediterranean has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins.
The Western Mediterranean has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins.
The Westerm Mediterannean hosts important commercial fisheries, such as sardines. Others incl. albacore. bluefin tuna, hake are threatened.
The Westerm Mediterannean hosts important commercial fisheries, such as sardines. Others incl. albacore. bluefin tuna, hake are threatened.
Widespread drift net fishing endangering populations of dolphins, turtles, and other marine animals such as the spiny squat lobster.
Widespread drift net fishing endangering populations of dolphins, turtles, and other marine animals such as the spiny squat lobster.
Sorting benthic and pelagic samples at wetlab of the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls.
Sorting benthic and pelagic samples at wetlab of the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls.
Sea urchins dominate the shallow rocky reef community near Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Sea urchins dominate the shallow rocky reef community near Banyuls-sur-Mer.
Dr. Alshuth further examines benthic biodiversity samples in the laboratory at Observatoire Oceanologique Banyuls.
Dr. Alshuth further examines benthic biodiversity samples in the laboratory at Observatoire Oceanologique Banyuls.
Steep cliffs bordering the shores of the Western Mediterannean Sea.
Steep cliffs bordering the shores of the Western Mediterannean Sea.
Mixed algae community in rocky subtidal zone - incl. Codium coralloides, Ceramium rubric, Laurencia pinnatifida and Corallina officinalis.
Mixed algae community in rocky subtidal zone - incl. Codium coralloides, Ceramium rubric, Laurencia pinnatifida and Corallina officinalis.
The non-indigenous Black Long-Spine Sea Urchin (Diadema setosum) - is on the verge of colonizing the Mediterranean Sea.
The non-indigenous Black Long-Spine Sea Urchin (Diadema setosum) - is on the verge of colonizing the Mediterranean Sea.
View of Banyuls-sur-Mer and OOB - hiking the nearby Pyrenees mountains.
View of Banyuls-sur-Mer and OOB - hiking the nearby Pyrenees mountains.
Tour de Madeloc hiking trails - passing through several types of forest, and vineyards, this tracks often provides excellent views over the sea.
Tour de Madeloc hiking trails - passing through several types of forest, and vineyards, this tracks often provides excellent views over the sea.
Tour de Madeloc - hiking trails with magnificent views of the Pyrenees mountains created by uplifting of the Earth's crust.
Tour de Madeloc - hiking trails with magnificent views of the Pyrenees mountains created by uplifting of the Earth's crust.


Quantitative multispecies assessments methods and biodiversity studies of marine ecosystems and their reaction to global change - useful for ocean conservation regulations in the Mediterranean region.

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