CMV Panfido (Tug boats daily routine)

Pilot corporation daily routine (night time)

Pilot corporation, daily routine (morning)

Views from barene environment 

Salvagno Paolo

The auctioneer to the ear

In this interview Paolo gives as a general idea of how the fish market works in Chioggia.

Giovanni Vianello

Interactions between juveniles fishes and the lagoon

Giovanni, with an experience as fisherman of over 50 years, tell us how the mussels are grown and how the other species interact with the lagoon environment, especially in the youth.

Federico Riccato

The changes in the lagoon fish stocks and culinary habits 

In this video Federico gives us an idea of how the Venetian lagoon fish stocks is changing and consequently tries to shape an overview about a transformation of habits about receipts linked to the Venetian tradition.

The changes in the lagoon fish stocks and culinary habits

Francesco Vallerani

Theory of [a won] challenge 

In this video prof. Vallerani explain how Venice has been labeled as the city that have been able to win its challenge against nature.

Theory of [a won] challenge

Fish stock status and an idea for the future

Prof. Vallerani in this video give us a general idea of how the fishing decline could be replaced with innovative ideas and approaches that have never set in place before.

Introduction to the link of fishing and science

In this video Federico explain how fishers and scientist should collaborate together, giving us an idea of certain dynamics, inside the lagoon system.

Andrea Ruaro

The relevance of the Venice port

In this interview Andrea tells why the Venice port could be on of the most important infrastructure in Europe. He also shares his point of view about the the presence of cruise ship in Venice.

Enrico

Tug boat practitioner

Enrico tells us about his activity and duties as Tug boat sailor. He also explain us how certain manoeuvres works.

Georg Umgiesser

Modelling the dynamics of the Venetian Lagoon

Georg Umgeisser talks about how maps can be used to show more than just geographical information, using some examples to demonstrate how modelling the lagoon can help us make predictions about its future conditions, and the importance of raising awareness about the gradual but dangerous changes in our climate.

Clams fishing in the open sea

In this video Giovanni introduces us to the clam fishing in the open sea. He briefly describes us how the gear works and how it

An overview about fishing permits 

In this clip Giovanni gives us and idea of how the fishings spots are assigned to each fisherman family or company and how the governments influences the work of a fisherman especially when it comes of cuttle fish fishing.[January 2016]

An overview about fishing permits

Ugo Scortegagna

The formation of lagoons

In this clip Ugo talks about lagoons, describing the history of the Venetian lagoon, and the 
geological and anthropogenic processes that formed and influence it to this day.

Adriano Sfriso

Invasive Species in the Venetian Lagoon

Adriano explains how invasive species enter the lagoon, and the negative and positive effects these species can have on its unique ecosystem.

Andrea Bergamasco

Likening an explorer to a spectator at a football match

Andrea metaphorizes the scientific research with a spectator (the scientist) that watches a football match.

Federi Riccato

The impact of human activities on the Venice lagoon

In this video Federico describes which are the major anthropogenic factors that interact with the lagoon environment. Despite certain critical condition, he reveals his positive view for the future.

Davide Tagliapietra

Species of Teredo clams in the lagoon

In this video Davide Tagliapietra describes the peculiar clams species of the Teredo, how they live, where they live in our seas and particularly on the Venetian lagoon. Davide tell us also how the climate change affects this species and how them reacts to the change itself.

An overview about the relation between rivers and lagoon

In this video Vallerani briefly describes which rivers, despite the human driven changes that took place in the past, are still maintaining an exchange with the Venice lagoon. [December 2015]

A portrait of a Venetian fisherman

Giovanni talks about his life as a fisherman on the lagoon, describing the ways both 
fishing practices and the lagoon itself have changed over time.[January 2016]

Thoughts about the future of the Venetian Lagoon fishing

Giovanni describes what fishing was like in the lagoon around the mouth of the Piave river forty or fifty years ago, and how it has changed over the years due to the slow decline of the industry.

Mario 

An ex fisherman testimony

Mario used to be a fisherman, in this video he explain us how he decided to stop fishing and decided to find a job in the Marghera port.

An ex fisherman’s testimony

Gianfranco Bettin

Marghera Port history (introduction)

In this video Gianfranco introduce us to the history of the Marghera port and its relation with the Venice lagoon ecosystem.

The relevance of tug boat services

Captain Andrea Ruaro explains the relevance of the tug boat services in the context of the Venice port. Especially for the CMV Panfido Company. CMV- Rimorchiatori Riuniti Panfido is the concessionaire of the towing services in the ports of Venice and Chioggia. The company assures assistance to all ships and floating units operating in the lagoon, the Adriatic and in the Mediterranean Sea. The company, furthermore, is also qualified to work and operate internationally.

Subsidence and the Venetian Lagoon

Andrea explains the important role of the Adriatic on the waters of the lagoon, and describes how other 
factors such as subsidence, rising sea levels, and the tide can also have an impact on this environment.[January 2016]

Bruno Polesel

Harvesting and Selecting Moeche 

Bruno explains how moeche (soft-shelled crab), a typical product of the lagoon, are traditionally caught. The life-cycle of the crab dictates when and how they can be harvested and selected, meaning this is a very labour-intensive process.[January 2016]

Harvesting and Selecting Moeche

Fishing for Cuttlefish

Bruno talks about the techniques used in fishing for cuttlefish and how they reproduce in the sensitive lagoon environment, which is also an important habitat for many other juvenile aquatic species.[January 2016]

A Fisherman’s Testimony of the Northern Lagoon

Bruno talks about his childhood and how his interests led to him working on the fishing boats of the lagoon. He describes how the fish populations have changed over the course of his lifetime, and reveals his worries about the future of Venice and its surrounding natural environment.
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Elisa Camatti

Zooplankton and the Food Chain 

Elisa explains how samples of microorganisms taken from the sea and the lagoon are collected and examined, and the fundamental role that these tiny 
creatures play in the marine food chain, meaning that they can be an indicator of certain conditions in these environments.

Zooplankton and the Food Chain

Fabrizio Aubry Bernardi

Fabrizio talks about the types of plankton found within marine environments and the 
important role they play not only in the food chain as a source of nutrition, but also in the 
general state of the lagoon environment itself.[January 2016]

The importance of phytoplankton in the lagoon

The tides of the lagoon

Andrea describes the geography of the lagoon and the factors that lead to the infamous high tides that can sometimes have devastating consequences for the city of Venice and its surroundings.[January 2016]

The breaking point for the lagoon ecosystem

Davide Tagliapietra talks about his family’s history and connection to the lagoon, and recounts his experience of the collapsing ecosystem at various points in his life. He details the factors that contribute to these catastrophic events, and thinks about what needs to be done to protect the lagoon for future generations.[January 2016]

Raffaele Cappiello

The role of a pilot at the Port of Venice

In this clip Raffaele gives some background on the history and the role of pilots at the Port of Venice. He describes some of the peculiarities associated with working in the Venetian lagoon, reflecting on the issues concerning larger ships and their impact on the city and its environment.[October 2015]

The formation of Tegnue

Davide talks about reef-like structures called tegnue that form as a result of the biological processes of certain species of marine life forms, and how these structures provide a home for other aquatic creatures. Davide also explains some of the differences between the lagoon and sea habitats and 
how these factors can affect the types of animals that can be found living in them.[October 2015]

Water dynamics in the Adriatic sea

In this video Andrea describes some of the major water related physics dynamics that influences the Adriatic sea.[December 2015]

Dario Smania

Thoughts on the changing Lagoon

Dario talks about the problems that face the island of Burano, a place that has changed significantly in recent years as the traditional ways of life are replaced with the ever-present influence of mass-tourism and the conveniences and expectations of the modern world.[June 2015]

Harvesting Clams in the Lagoon

Bruno talks about the traditional and modern techniques used for harvesting clams in the lagoon, explaining how the mechanization of the industry has damaged the delicate habitat and its ecosystem.

The Use of Fishing Lamps in the Lagoon

In this clip, he explains how the use of fishing lamps in the lagoon environment has changed over time, and what they’re used to catch .[January 2016 ]

The Lifecycle of the Masaneta Crab

Davide describes the lifecycle of the Maseneta crab, explaining how different stages in their development make use of the varied habitats found within the lagoon environment.[October 2015]

Andrea Defina

Lagoon morphology evolution

What are those main influences that changed the lagoon shape in the past centuries? Professor Andrea Defina, briefly summarise some of the most relevant transformations and causes that changed the Venice Lagoon geogrpahy.[May 2015]
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Hydrodynamics and morphology in the Venetian Lagoon

The Decline of Fish Populations in the Lagoon

Professor Sfriso talks about the importance of lagoon environments, particularly that of the Venetian lagoon, in the life-cycle of fish in the Adriatic, and the potential consequences for the fishing industry if this delicate cycle is disturbed. Professor Sfriso explains how various activities such as unsustainable fishing practices, pollution, and boat traffic can have devastating consequences for this important ecosystem.[January 2016]

The decline of fish populations in the Lagoon

 Adriano Sfriso

Lagoon Environment Management Strategies

Professor Sfriso talks about the difficulties involved in trying to manage and protect an environment as large and complex as the Venetian lagoon, making some suggestions about possible ways that might help to protect it in the future.[January 2016]

Lagoon environment management strategies

Saltmarsh Habitats and Wildlife

Dario talks about the different habitats that can be found within the lagoon ecosystem, and how these fragile environments sustain different types of flora and fauna. Dario also describes some of the bird species that can be found within the lagoon, which in recent years has become home to some unusual visitors.[May 2015]

The mountain metaphor

In this video, scientist Tagliapietra, demonstrates how the Venice lagoon environment could be compared to those of the mountain environment.[January 2016]

 Andrea Defina

Models and previsions

In this video professor Andrea Defina introduces the evolutions of methods and techniques in order to plan and deal with the digging of Venice lagoon floor.[May 2015]

METAGOON IS A TOOL FOR OBSERVING AND RESEARCHING THE COMPLEXTY OF THE VENICE LAGOON. 
 
METAGOON IS A MAP WHOSE BOUNDARIES ARE DRAWN BY INTERVIEWS, STORIES AND SILENT OBSERVATIONS. THE TESTIMONIES COLLECTED COME FROM DIFFERENT FIELDS, VERY OFTEN SCIENTISTS INVOLVED IN RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS WITH PROJECTS TO SAFEGUARD THE ECOSYSTEM, LOCALS PORTRAYED IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.