Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (East Mediterranean Sea)

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Description

The current dataset includes information of the Polychaeta (Annelida) species recorded in coastal waters and the EEZ of the the Republic of Cyprus that were recorded between 1972 and 2022. Data come from a total of 31 bibliographic references (published articles and conference papers) and 44 new surveys. From the new surveys, the 30 were carried out as part of the annual implementation of environmental monitoring surveys of the open-sea aquaculture units that have to be implemented as part of the National Aquaculture Legislations, 7 surveys were Research funded Projects, 4 were Baseline Survey Assessments as part of the implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments, 2 were multiannual surveys that were carried out as part of the WFD and the MSFD and 1 was related to the Fisheries Data Collection Programme that are implemented in the Republic of Cyprus. The dataset includes 8044 records of polychaeta presence. For each record, when present, information are included on the taxonomy (NIS, Questionable species, Cryptic species), location (region, village/city, station), depth, habitat category, sediment type, TOM, TOC, association with flora (macroalgae/seagrasses) and human activities, on the project, the taxonomists/institution and any additional comments.The polychaetes were classified into 49 families and 585 polychaete species. A total of 205 species (54%) were recorded based on literature only, 149 (26%) were newly recorded based on own data, while a total of 231 spp. (40%) were recorded from both literature and new data. A total of 51 polychaete species were identified as non-indigenous; among them, 32 are confirmed as alien species, 4 are considered cryptogenic, and 15 are considered questionable as there are doubts about their identity. Data will be availiable in October 2023

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Rousou M, Langeneck J, Apserou C, Arvanitidis C, Charalambous S, Chrysanthou K, Constantinides G, Dimitriou PD, García Gómez SC, Hadjieftychiou SI, et al. Polychaetes (Annelida) of Cyprus (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): An Updated and Annotated Checklist including New Distribution Records. Diversity. 2023; 15(8):941. https://doi.org/10.3390/d15080941

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Keywords

Eastern Mediterranean; inventory; NIS; benthic macrofauna; WFD; MSFD; Aquaculture; Desalination; Ports; macroalgae; seagrass; Occurrence; Occurrence

Contacts

Maria Rousou
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Fisheries and Marine Research Officer
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus
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Joachim Langeneck
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CoNISMa, presso Università del Salento
Campus Ecotekne, DiSTeBA strada provinciale Lecc
Lecce
IT
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Panagiotis Dimitriou
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University of Crete
Department of Biology, Voutes University Campus
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Geographic Coverage

Polychaeta (Annelida) species recorded in coastal waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the the Republic of Cyprus, recorded between 1972 and 2022.

Bounding Coordinates South West [34.38, 32.124], North East [35.764, 34.629]

Taxonomic Coverage

Polychaeta (Annelida) species recorded in coastal waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the the Republic of Cyprus, recorded between 1972 and 2022.

Phylum Annelida

Temporal Coverage

Start Date / End Date 1972-01-01 / 2022-01-01

Project Data

The project aims to investigate the evaluation of sensitive benthic marine ecosystems in the territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus. The project includes, among others, a research survey to investigate the benthic biodiversity of the Eratosthenes Seamount, collection and analysis of benthic samples in order to investigate the benthic communities in Cyprus coastlines, development of species check-lists, genetic analysis of targeted species, identification of best practices and measures for the protection of sensitive habitats etc.

Title Investigation and evaluation of sensitive benthic marine ecosystems in the territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus
Identifier (EMFF) 2014-2020
Funding co-financed by the Operational Program “Thalassa 2014–2020 (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2014-2020 and national resources
Study Area Description Island of Cyprus Economic Exclusive Zone
Design Description The current dataset includes information of the Polychaeta (Annelida) species recorded in coastal waters and the EEZ of the the Republic of Cyprus that were recorded between 1972 and 2022. Data come from a total of 31 bibliographic references (published articles and conference papers) and 44 new surveys

The personnel involved in the project:

Maria Rousou
  • Author
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maria-Rousou-2

Sampling Methods

A bibliographic review was carried out and all the articles published in scientific journals and conference abstracts that included information on polychaete species recorded in the marine waters of Cyprus were identified. The new records and unpublished data of polychaeta species presence came from: (i) monitoring programmes that are implemented as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EU and the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) 2008/56/EU, (ii) environmental monitoring programmes of the open-sea aquaculture units, (iii) implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) related to the marine works, (iv) the environmental monitoring of the Artificial Reef Marine Protected Areas, (v) research projects: OIKAPAV, IDREEM, WATERMINING, EMBOS, AQ-UA-Plos, and (iv) some samples collected by J. Langeneck around Limassol Bay

Study Extent Sediment sampling methodology included: 1) Van Veen grab (0.1m2 surface) 2) Corers collected via scuba diving (9mm diamater) 3) Benthic dredge
Quality Control The TAXON Match tool of the World Register of Marine Species was used to update or validate species names

Method step description:

  1. A bibliographic review was carried out and all the articles published in scientific journals and conference abstracts that included information on polychaete species rec-orded in the marine waters of Cyprus were identified. Where polychaeta species were reported in scientific literature resources, but no information on the exact sampling sta-tions were noted, we contacted the authors and asked to provide us, if available, the supplementary materials checklist.

Bibliographic Citations

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  3. Ben-Eliahu, M.N. ten Hove H. (1991). Redescription of Rhodopsis pusih Bush, a little known but widely distributed species of Serpullidae (Polychaeta)
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Purpose This work aims to compile a checklist of polychaete species recorded in the coastal waters and the Economic Exclusive Zone of the Republic of Cyprus based on both literature records and new data
Alternative Identifiers http://192.135.166.161/resource?r=cyprus_checklist