Is a cooperative of researchers and technicians founded in Bari, Italy, in 1978
COISPA practices an interdisciplinary approach to carry out applied research to the study of living marine resources
The cooperative is running according to the no-profit principles of mutuality.
COISPA practices an interdisciplinary approach to carry out applied research to the study of living marine resources, marine environments, fisheries, aquaculture and production of eco-system services
The Stazione Sperimentale per lo Studio delle Risorse del Mare
It is located near the marina of Torre a Mare - Bari, via Dei Trulli 18/20. The Stazione Sperimentale houses: offices, laboratories and facilities for the experimental aquaculture.
- Laboratory of Ichthyology and Marine Ecology (LIME)
- Modelling Laboratory (MOL)
- Experimental Aquaculture Laboratory (EAL)
- Energetic Metabolism and Telemetry Laboratory (EMTEL)
Articles / Volumes / Software
Biphasic versus monophasic growth curve equation, an application to common sole (Solea solea, L.) in the northern and central Adriatic Sea
Fisheries Research 263, 2023, 106694
Carbonara P., Masnadi F., Donato F., Sabatini L., Pellini G., Cardinale M., Scarcella G.
From Coispa
Updates on laboratory activities and research projects
Opening position in fish biology, aquaculture and related disciplines
We seek candidates for a research position in fish biology, aquaculture and related disciplines. The research position is based at COISPA premises in Bari – Torre a Mare
Opening position as computer scientist
We seek candidates for Computer Science position for the development of applications in fishery science and related disciplines. The research position is based at COISPA premises in Bari – Torre a Mare, Italy.
Opening position as research scientist
We seek candidates for a quantitative analysis and modelling position for the development of applications in fishery science and related disciplines. The research position is based at COISPA premises in Bari – Torre a Mare, Italy.
Today started the 51st SIBM congress on emerging forms of environmental pollution at sea. Coispa presented the characteristics of marine macrolitter in the southern Adriatic Sea using MEDITS data.
Plastic is the most abundant litter category on the seabed. There are about 35 bags and 27 bottles each square kilometer in the Southern Adriatic Sea! Today started the 51st SIBM congress on emerging forms of environmental pollution at sea. Coispa described the distribution and the composition of marine macrolitter in the GSA 18 using MEDITS data.
Blue Horizon: aquaculture
Martedì 1 febbraio torna l'ora blu dedicata all'Oceano e alla Blue Economy
Blue shark with a total length of 3 m was entrusted to our Laboratory.
Following local warnings, a record specimen of Blue shark (Prionace glauca, L. 1758) with a total length of 3 m and a body weight of about 100 kg was entrusted to our Laboratory.