Photo Exhibition “Cambiamo rotta!”

“Cambiamo rotta!” The Photographic Exhibition Uniting Art and Conservation at the XXII CIO

We’re thrilled to announce the inauguration of the photographic exhibition “Cambiamo Rotta! Immagini per un percorso di conservazione più efficace,” a must-see event that will open the XXII Italian Ornithological Conference on September 8th at 5:00 PM.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the challenges, both familiar and less so, affecting avian conservation, thanks to the evocative power of photography.
The exhibition is the result of a valuable collaboration among AFNI (Italian Association of Nature Photographers), LIPU (Italian League for Bird Protection), and CISO (Italian Centre for Ornithological Studies). They’ve united their expertise and visions for a common goal: to raise awareness and take action for the protection of our natural heritage.

AFNI, with its expertise and commitment to ethical nature photography, once again demonstrates how images are a fundamental tool for disseminating knowledge and raising awareness about nature. The photographs displayed in “Cambiamo Rotta!”, all by AFNI members, are not mere snapshots; they are powerful visual narratives that capture the beauty, but also the vulnerability, of birds. Through the eyes of nature photographers, the public will be guided on a journey that reveals the urgency of concrete action for conservation.

LIPU, for decades at the forefront of protecting birds and their habitats, brings to this exhibition its dedication to understanding and mitigating conservation issues. The association supports this exhibition from printing to the dissemination of these images and their message online and in the pages of Ali magazine. “Cambiamo Rotta!” thus becomes another vehicle for promoting avian protection and strengthening our collective commitment towards safeguarding biodiversity.

The XXII Italian Ornithological Conference, coordinated by CISO, is the ideal venue to host this initiative. The presence of ornithologists, researchers, experts, and enthusiasts from all over Italy creates a stimulating environment conducive to debate and collaboration. The photographic exhibition not only enriches the conference program but also offers participants an opportunity to reflect on the topics discussed in an engaging visual context, facilitating discussion and the search for innovative solutions for avian conservation.

We invite you not to miss the inauguration and to visit the exhibition during the conference. “Cambiamo Rotta!” is more than a photographic exhibition: it is a call to action, an inspiration for all who believe in a future where nature conservation is a shared priority.

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“Cambiamo rotta!” La Mostra Fotografica che Unisce Arte e Conservazione al XXII CIO

Siamo entusiasti di annunciare l’inaugurazione della mostra fotografica “Cambiamo Rotta! Immagini per un percorso di conservazione più efficace”, un evento imperdibile che aprirà i battenti del prossimo XXII Convegno Italiano di Ornitologia l’8 settembre alle ore 17:00.
Questa mostra rappresenta un’occasione unica per esplorare le sfide, note e meno note, che affliggono la conservazione dell’avifauna, grazie al potere evocativo della fotografia.
La mostra è frutto della preziosa collaborazione tra AFNI (Associazione Fotografi Naturalisti Italiani), LIPU (Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli) e CISO (Centro Italiano Studi Ornitologici), unendo competenze e visioni per un obiettivo comune: sensibilizzare e agire per la tutela del nostro patrimonio naturale.

L’AFNI, con la sua expertise e attenzione all’etica nel campo della fotografia naturalistica, dimostra ancora una volta come l’immagine sia uno strumento fondamentale per la diffusione della conoscenza e la sensibilizzazione sulla natura. Le fotografie esposte in “Cambiamo Rotta!” tutte di soci AFNI, non sono semplici scatti: sono potenti narrazioni visive che catturano la bellezza, ma anche la vulnerabilità, dell’avifauna. Attraverso gli occhi dei fotografi naturalisti, il pubblico sarà condotto in un viaggio che rivela l’urgenza di un’azione concreta per la conservazione.

La LIPU, da decenni in prima linea per la protezione degli uccelli e dei loro habitat, porta in questa mostra il suo impegno nel conoscere e mitigare problematiche di conservazione. L’Associazione infatti sostiene questa mostra dalla stampa alla diffusione di queste immagini e del loro messaggio sul web e sulle pagine della Rivista Ali. “Cambiamo Rotta!” diventa così un ulteriore veicolo per diffondere la tutela dell’avifauna e per rafforzare l’impegno collettivo verso la salvaguardia della biodiversità.

Il XXII Convegno Italiano di Ornitologia coordinato dal CISO -è la sede ideale per ospitare l’iniziativa. La presenza di ornitologi, ricercatori, esperti e appassionati provenienti da tutta Italia crea un ambiente stimolante e propizio al dibattito e alla collaborazione. La mostra fotografica non solo arricchisce il programma del convegno, ma offre anche ai partecipanti un’opportunità per riflettere sulle tematiche trattate in un contesto visivo coinvolgente, facilitando il confronto e la ricerca di soluzioni innovative per la conservazione dell’avifauna.

Vi invitiamo a non perdere l’inaugurazione e a visitare la mostra durante i giorni del convegno. “Cambiamo Rotta!” è più di una mostra fotografica: è un appello all’azione, un’ispirazione per tutti coloro che credono in un futuro in cui la conservazione della natura sia una priorità condivisa.

Photo credits: Davide Aresti, AFNI

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Workshop intermedio “FUTURE” PRIN2022 UNISS-CNR

Alghero, 15 luglio 2025 | Complesso Santa Chiara, Bastioni Pigafetta

Ondate di calore in ecosistemi lagunari e lacustri

Agenda

9:00-9:15 Saluti istituzionali – Emilio Turco, Direttore del Dipartimento di Architettura, Design e Urbanistica dell’Università degli Studi di Sassari (DADU UNISS). Fabio Bacchini, Coordinatore del Corso di Dottorato in Architettura e
Ambiente dell’Università degli Studi di Sassari

9:15-9:45 Ondate di calore in ecosistemi lagunari e lacustri della Sardegna: la ricerca attraverso il progetto PRIN 2022 “FUTURE” – Silvia Pulina, Responsabile scientifico del progetto, DADU UNISS. Andrea Di Cesare, Responsabile scientifico associato, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)

9:45-10:45 I dati raccolti in situ per il set up di esperimenti di laboratorio

Bachisio M. Padedda, DADU UNISS
Lyudmila Kamburska, IRSA CNR Verbania
Roberta Piscia, IRSA CNR Verbania
Jessica Titocci, IRET CNR Lecce
RaPaella Sabatino, IRSA CNR Verbania
Ilaria Vaccarelli, IRSA CNR Verbania

10:45-11:15 Coffee break

11:15-12:00 I risultati preliminari delle attività sperimentali di laboratorio

Lyudmila Kamburska, IRSA CNR Verbania
Roberta Piscia, IRSA CNR Verbania
Jessica Titocci, IRET CNR Lecce
Marcho Cherchi, DADU UNISS
Cristina Pittalis, DADU UNISS
Raffaella Sabatino, IRSA CNR Verbania
Ilaria Vaccarelli, IRSA CNR Verbania

12:00-12:15 Approccio “FAIR and Open” per lo studio e il monitoraggio delle comunità planctoniche – Ilaria Rosati, IRET CNR Lecce

12:15-12:30 Presentazione della Summer School “Invisible matters: Design per la disseminazione scientifica” – Matteo Moretti e Nađa Beretić, DADU UNISS

12:30-13:30 Tavola rotonda e discussione finale.

FUTURE is a project financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research - MUR

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Project members

Silvia-Pulina

Silvia Pulina

Project leader, WP 1, WP 2, WP3, WP6 leader

Università degli Studi di Sassari

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Andrea Di Cesare

Project co-leader, WP 4 leader, WP 1, WP 2 and WP 6 member

CNR IRSA, Verbania

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Antonella Luglié

WP 2, WP 3 and WP 6 member

Università degli Studi di Sassari

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Bachisio Mario Padedda

WP 2, WP 3 and WP 6 member

Università degli Studi di Sassari

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Lyudmila Kamburska

WP 2, WP 3, WP 6 member

CNR IRSA, Verbania

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Ilaria Rosati

WP 5 leader, WP 1, WP 2, WP 6 member

CNR IRET, Lecce

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Ilaria Vaccarelli

WP 4 member

CNR IRSA, Verbania

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Marco Cherchi

WP 2, WP 3 and WP 6 member

Università degli Studi di Sassari

Project collaborators

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Jessica Titocci

WP 2, WP 3 and WP 5 collaborator

CNR IRET, Lecce

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Cristina Pittalis

WP 2, WP 3 and WP 6 collaborator

Università degli Studi di Sassari

pcasiddu

Paola Casiddu

WP 2 and WP 3 collaborator

Università degli Studi di Sassari

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Raffaella Sabatino

WP 4 collaborator

CNR IRSA, Verbania

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Tomasa Sbaffi

WP 4 collaborator

CNR IRSA, Verbania

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Roberta Piscia

WP 2, WP 3 collaborator

CNR IRSA, Verbania

FUTURE is a project financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research - MUR

FUTURE-workplan

Work Package 1 is dedicated to project coordination and it will be coordinated by the Principal Investigator (UNISS) with the assistance of a steering committee composed by the leaders of the other RUs (CNR-IRSA and CNR-IRET). The planned activities include the organisation of a Kick off meeting to set up the start of all the research activities; the evaluation of the work progress and the achieved results; and the management of the financial and administrative aspects of the project, producing financial and scientific reports.

Work Package 2 focuses on sampling activities and data acquisition through sample analysis. The first activity is to collect monthly water samples, physical and chemical parameters from Bidighinzu Lake and Cabras Lagoon (Sardinia, Italy) during an annual cycle. The second activity is to analyse nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, total nitrogen, orthophosphate, total phosphorus and silicate in the collected water samples using a spectrophotometer. The third activity is to analyse water samples to obtain the concentration of chlorophyll a, measured fluorimetrically, and taxonomical and dimensional information of plankton using different approaches. Phytoplankton and ciliates will be analysed according to the Utermöhl technique and using an inverted light microscope. Nanoflagellates will be analysed through the epifluorescence microscopy. Picoplankton and mesozooplankton analyses will be performed using a flow cytometer and a binocular microscope, respectively.

Work Package 3 focuses on experimental activities carried out on two plankton communities incubated separately in laboratory at an increased temperature treatment, in presence and in absence of mesozooplankton. Two natural plankton communities, one from Bidighinzu Lake and one from Cabras Lagoon, will be collected in summer and incubated to the laboratory in semi-transparent plastic buckets at two water temperatures: (i) the control, the present-day summer mean water temperature; (ii) at a +5 °C increased temperature compared to the control units. From each experimental unit will be carried out measures of water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity/salinity directly using a multi-parameter probe, and analyses of nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, total nitrogen, orthophosphate, total phosphorus and silicate using the same instruments and methods used for the analyses of water samples collected from the field. Moreover, plankton analyses will be exactly performed the same as explained for the analyses of water samples collected from the field. All data collected will be used for statistical analyses and to integrate the results.

Work Package 4 is dedicated to metagenomics analyses on water samples collected from field and experimental units. The samples of the different planktonic fractions (picoplankton, nanoflagellates, phytoplankton and ciliates, and mesozooplankton) will be processed for DNA extraction using commercial kits following the manufacturer’s instructions opportunely modified to obtain the maximum yield of DNA. DNA samples will be fluorometrically quantified and sequenced using Illumina platform for both 16S and 18S amplicon sequencing and shotgun sequencing. Raw reads will be processed using bioinformatic pipelines already available and the raw reads will be deposited into NCBI to make them publicly available. The collected data will be used for the statistical analysis of the eukaryotic and bacterial communities and of the antibiotic-resistome.

Work Package 5 aims at managing all digital research products of the project, taking into account all steps of the research life cycle, and by applying the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Re-usable) and Open Science principles. A data management plan will be provided with guidelines on (meta)data standards, vocabularies and quality control procedures adopted, and information on usage licences and storage. Additionally, a dedicated space will be created on the LifeWatch Italy Data Portal for all data collected and generated during the project and metadata will be also distributed by the LifeWatch Metadata Catalogue for fostering their visibility for a wider use by the international scientific community.

Work Package 6 is dedicated to dissemination and outreach activities. A mid-term and a final workshop will be organised to present the main results of the project. A short video, that applies a storytelling approach, will be produced  to communicate the successes and solutions achieved by the project. Finally, the dissemination to the scientific communities will be addressed through the publications in peer-reviewed, high profile national and international journals, and presenting the final results to relevant scientific national and international conferences.

FUTURE is a project financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research - MUR

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Project partners

FUTURE is a project financed by the Italian Ministry of University and Research - MUR

News – We look for volunteers!

Cerchiamo Volontari per il XXII Convegno Italiano di Ornitologia!

Sei un appassionato di ornitologia e ti piacerebbe vivere l’esperienza del Convegno da una prospettiva unica? Stiamo formando un team di massimo 10 volontari per supportare lo svolgimento del nostro evento a Lecce!
Questa è un’opportunità fantastica per entrare nel vivo dell’organizzazione, conoscere da vicino esperti e ricercatori, e contribuire attivamente al successo di un importante appuntamento per l’ornitologia italiana.

Cosa offriamo ai nostri volontari?

  • Iscrizione gratuita al Convegno Italiano di Ornitologia.
  • Attestato di partecipazione al Convegno.
  • Attestato specifico per aver fatto parte volontariamente dello staff del Convegno Italiano di Ornitologia.

Chi cerchiamo?
Persone motivate, proattive e con un grande interesse per il mondo dell’ornitologia, pronte a dare una mano in diverse attività di supporto, come la gestione delle sale, l’accoglienza dei partecipanti, il supporto logistico e molto altro.

Come candidarsi?
Se sei interessato a far parte del nostro team, invia una mail con la tua candidatura e una breve presentazione a: segreteriacisocoi@gmail.com

Non perdere questa occasione per essere parte attiva del Convegno! Ti aspettiamo!

Cerchiamo Volontari - Conf. CIO

Conference-USEit

Programme

This programme should be regarded as provisional.

USEit è un progetto finanziato dal Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Communication-USEit

The book “From the invasion to the table – Blue crab recipes” was published as part of the Italian-Tunisian BLEU-ADAPT cooperation research programme in synergy with Ernesto Azzurro, coordinator of the USEit project. 

The book proposes 30 easy recipes for cooking the blue crab at home and promotes public awareness on the consumption of this invasive species in the Mediterranean. The main challenge posed by the invasion of blue crabs in the Mediterranean Sea is the implementation of appropriate management measures to mitigate their impact on ecosystems and socio-economic activities. One way to effectively control and manage this biological explosion is through a targeted fishery and the use of this species as a food resource.

Videos

Application of acoustic telemetry to the study of the movement ecology of the invasive Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in the S’Ena Arrubia lagoon (western Sardinia, Italy).

A total of 20 individuals were monitored during one year (December 2022 – January 2024) to assess their movements and activities within the lagoon. Home range, displacement and activity were characterised and the role of temperature in movement patterns was described.

Triaxial accelerometers were applied to the invasive Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, in a mesocosm setting to characterise and classify its movement patterns.

The aim of the study was to build a library of data for different behavioural displays. This technology allows to record the body acceleration of animals in the three dimensions (X, Y, Z) so that different movements correspond to different X, Y, Z data in a unique pattern.

Leaflets (Italian only)

USEit è un progetto finanziato dal Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche​