52nd EUROPEAN MARINE BIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 25 - 29 September 2017 Piran, Slovenia 3 EMBS - 52nd EUROPEAN MARINE BIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM ABSTRACT BOOK 52nd EUROPEAN MARINE BIOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 25 - 29 September 2017 Editors: Andreja Ramšak, Janja Francé, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Valentina Turk, Vesna Flander- Putrle, Patricija Mozetič, Lovrenc Lipej, Tinkara Tinta, Domen Trkov, Timotej Turk Dermastia & Alenka Malej Piran, Slovenia 1 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA 52nd European Marine Biology Symposium - EMBS 52 September 25 - September 29 2017, Piran, Slovenia Abstract book Editors: Andreja Ramšak, Janja Francé, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Valentina Turk, Vesna Flander- Putrle, Patricija Mozetič, Lovrenc Lipej, Tinkara Tinta, Domen Trkov, Timotej Turk Dermastia & Alenka Malej - Piran: National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station Piran, 2017 Cover design and cover photo: Tihomir Makovec Published by National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station Piran Number of copies: 200 This is a free electronic book available at http://www.embs52.org/programme/book-of-abstracts.html EMBS Secretariat Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, SLOVENIA Phone: +386 5 9232905 Fax: +386 5 6712902 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] http://www.embs52.org/ CIP - Kataložni zapis o publikaciji Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica, Ljubljana 574.5(26)(082)(0.034.2) EUROPEAN Marine Biology Symposium (52 ; 2017 ; Piran) Abstract book [Elektronski vir] / 52nd European Marine Biology Symposium, 25 - 29 September 2017, Piran, Slovenia ; editors Andreja Ramšak ... [et al.]. - Piran : National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, 2017 ISBN 978-961-93486-5-9 1. Ramšak, Andreja, 1966- 291767552 2 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA Welcoming Address Dear Colleagues: The 52nd European Marine Biology Symposium – the 52nd EMBS will be held in Piran (Slovenia) for the very first time at the premises near the Marine Biology Station Piran. In 1969 the Marine Biology Station was established as an independent research group, and later joined the Institute of Biology, which is now National Institute of Biology. Because the EMBS is appreciated among researchers at the Marine Biology Station, the organisation of the 52nd EMBS was undertaken with pride and enthusiasm. The tradition of the EMBS is respected since it is a symposium that addresses broad issues. This approach makes it attractive for a wider audience and thus stimulates the exchange of knowledge and advances in the science of marine biology in Europe and abroad. The idea behind the symposium, which began in the mid of 60’s by Otto Kinne, Director of Biologische Anstalt Helgoland, has grown dramatically and lives through the EMBS. The sessions of the symposium have been selected in order to present novel and interesting topics in marine biology. This year’s EMBS will start with a session on Marine Symbiosis, which stresses the importance of living together in different associations, and uncovers a diversity of associations by using omics tools and experimental approaches. The subsequent sessions will guide us from new achievements in Imaging in Marine Biology essential for adequate description and understanding of life processes in the marine environment, to Benthic-pelagic coupling. This session presents physical-chemical and biological processes shared by the two environments, which regulate global-scale bio-geochemical cycling. The session Marine metagenomics explores advances in sequencing technology. High throughput sequencing enables rapid detection of the impacts of climate changes, uncovers biodiversity, characterises food webs, and is also the foundation of marine biotechnology for improvements in fisheries and aquaculture. Special attention is given to Mesophotic ecosystems and the exploration of marine-derived biomolecules in invertebrates and their symbionts. This topic will take place under the General session. The important feature of the EMBS is that there is only one session at time, and so attendees can follow all sessions. This gives researchers the opportunity to become acquainted with a variety of topics which might otherwise be neglected or overlooked. As for communication, this organisation allows for an exchange of ideas and for the making of contacts that are more personal. The social component is also pronounced through the funny and traditional ‘Yellow Submarine’ competition. In this extremely busy time, this is very valuable because it provides the opportunity to strengthen our research community through social events, and also promotes knowledge transfer, and thus progress in research. The education and support of young researchers has always been an important issue of the EMBS, and is also recognised by the Marine Research Stations Network (MARS), and the Marine Biology Association (MBA). The MARS and MBA awards reward their excellence in research work. 3 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA We owe gratitude to our sponsors, who provided financial support, and some also contributed to the 52nd EMBS programme with presentations. I would like to thank the members of the Scientific and Organising Committees for their professional work and devotion to fulfil the EMBS mission, for making this event a pleasant exchange of scientific knowledge, and for opportunity to make new friendships and collaborations. Dr. Andreja Ramšak Marine Biology Station Piran National Institute of Biology 4 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA General Information SYMPOSIUM VENUE Grand Hotel Bernardin EMERALD congress room Obala 2, 6330 Piran, Slovenia www.h-bernardin.si/hoteli-bernardin-portoroz LANGUAGE The official language of the Symposium is English. SYMPOSIUM OFFICE The symposium office is situated at the entrance to the EMERALD congress room. The office is open on Sunday from 17:00 till 19:00, on Monday from 7:30 till 17:00 and from Thuesday to Friday from 8:00 till 17:00. All participants receive a name badge upon registration. Participants are kindly requested to wear the name badge when attending the symposium programme and social gatherings. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORAL PRESENTATION Talks are scheduled in 15-minute time slots. The time limit will be strictly enforced to facilitate movement between sessions. The presentation room is equipped with a video projector, a Laptop PC computer with a mouse, a Screen, a Laser pointer, and a Microphone. Speakers are asked to leave their presentation material at the registration desk one day before the oral presentation. INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTER PRESENTATION The poster exhibition is in direct connection with the congress room. Posters are grouped by sessions. Poster numbers are provided in the Book of Abstracts and numbers are placed on each stand designating your placement. Posters should be on display throughout the congress, from Monday, September 25, 2017 till Friday, September 29, 2017. The presenting author should be present at the poster during the Poster Sessions. In addition, at least one of the authors of each poster is asked to be present at the poster board during as many lunch and coffee breaks as possible, to allow for direct discussions with interested congress participants. COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ACCESS Symposium participants have the possibility to use computers with internet access at the symposium office during its opening hours. In addition, a wireless LAN (WLAN) network is available in the conference area for those who wish to access the Internet with their own laptop. A password can be obtained from the reception desk. 5 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Reception On Monday, September 25, 2017 all participants and accompanying persons are invited to attend the Welcome Reception with the Mayor of the Municipality of Piran in the art gallery “Mestna galerija Piran”, Tartinijev trg 3, Piran. Yellow Submarine Competition In 2017, in the Yellow Submarine Competition, we shall witness “The rise of the sediment” in the mysterious and unexplored surroundings of the Symposium venue on Tuesday at 17:30. Bring all the courage, exploration spirit and protective swimwear. Explorers should submit their application to the expedition by no later than 12:00 on Tuesday at Yellow submarine black board next to the registration desk. Details will be announced at the Symposium. Be prepared, be very prepared! Symposium dinner The symposium dinner is organized on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the VINAKOPER Wine Cellar, Šmarska cesta 1, Koper. Local food will be served. EXCURSION On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 afternoon we'll have an excursion to the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. At Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, the past and present still walk hand in hand. The ancient method of salt-making, learnt ages ago by the Piran salt-workers from their teachers, the salters from Pag Island, is still something special, even in the entire Mediterranean. Not only that the traditional manual gathering of salt in salt fields is a special feature of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean Slovenia, but it also provides for conditions that enable conservation of the most significant natural heritage of the Sečovlje Salina. According to the available written records, the Sečovlje salt-pans are more than 700 years old, and even much older according to some other sources. Once upon a time, salt-pans were quite common along the mouths of the rivers in the Gulf of Trieste and Istria. CONTACT INFORMATION EMBS52 Secretariat Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, SLOVENIA Phone: +386 5 9232905 Fax: +386 5 6712902 e-mail: e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] http://www.embs52.org/ 6 E M B S 5 2 PIRAN, SLOVENIA