At the Library, we periodically organise a ‘thematic display’ showcasing books and documents from our collection that relate to a particular theme or anniversary. For February 2026, we have chosen ‘Marine Ecology’.

Nowadays, this is a topic of fundamental importance not only for the protection of the environment, but also for human health and well-being.  The ocean and coastal areas form a complex ecosystem, the health of which has a direct impact on public health. Through this selection of books, essays and research theses, the display aims to offer a multidisciplinary perspective on marine dynamics, biodiversity and the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Items on display:

Monographs:
Albertelli, G. (2016). Un mare di scienza : conferenze della Scuola di Scienze matematiche, fisiche e naturali (2014-2015). De Ferrari Genova University press.
Pittman, S. J. (2018). Seascape ecology. John Wiley & Sons.
Cattaneo Vietti, R., & Tunesi, L. (2007). Le aree marine protette in Italia : problemi e prospettive. Aracne.
Della Croce, N., Cattaneo Vietti, R., & Danovaro, R. (1997). Ecologia e protezione dell’ambiente marino costiero. UTET.

Ebooks:
O’Higgins, T. G., Lago, M., & DeWitt, T. H. (2020). Ecosystem-Based Management, Ecosystem Services and Aquatic Biodiversity. Springer Nature. 
Mallo, M. (2022). Mediterranean coastal marine biodiversity trends : an ecological and social assessment in the NW region.

Articles:
Lloret, J., Abós-Herràndiz, R., Alemany, S., Allué, R., Bartra, J., Basagaña, M., Berdalet, E., Campàs, M., Carreño, A., Demestre, M., Diogène, J., Fontdecaba, E., Gascon, M., Gómez, S., Izquierdo, A., Mas, L., Marquès, M., Pedro-Botet, J., Pery, M., … Fleming, L. E. (2020). The Roses Ocean and Human Health Chair: A New Way to Engage the Public in Oceans and Human Health Challenges. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
CAPONE, A., PETRILLO, M., & BAVESTRELLO, G. (2022). Distribuzione e concentrazione della contaminazione da microplastiche in specie ittiche destinate al consumo umano (Mar Ligure 2018 - 2021). Università degli studi di Genova.