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Montereale Gavazzi, Giacomo
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Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen; Operationele Directie Natuurlijk Milieu; Dataverwerking en modellering van ecosystemen (ECODAM), more

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Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Vakgroep Geologie; Renard Centre of Marine Geology (RCMG), more

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Vera Van Lancker, Lars Kint, Giacomo Montereale Gavazzi (2018). GIS layer for Physical disturbance and loss of the seabed: Disturbance (MSFD)., more

A1 Publications (10) [show]
Lecours, V.; Misiuk, B.; Butschek, F.; Blondel, P.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Lucieer, V.L.; McGonigle, C. (2025). Identifying community-driven priority questions in acoustic backscatter research. Front. Remote Sens. 5: 1484283. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2024.1484283, more Roche, M.; Lønmo, T.I.B.; Fezzani, R.; Berger, L.; Deleu, S.; Bisquay, H.; Gaillot, A.; Vanparys, K.; Vercaemst, J.; Degrendele, K.; Barette, F.; Fonseca, L.E.; Verstraeten, J.; Echholt Nilsen, K.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Lurton, X.; Augustin, J.-M. (2025). Instrumental temperature-dependence of backscatter measurements by a multibeam echosounder: findings and implications. Front. Remote Sens. 6. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/frsen.2025.1572545, more Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Paoletti, S.; Podholova, P.; Kapasakali, D.-A.; Kerckhof, F. (2023). Protected yet unmanaged: insights into the ecological status of conservation priority stony reefs in Belgian waters based on the integrative use of remote sensing technologies. Frontiers in Environmental Science 11: 1253932. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1253932, more Stechele, B.; Barbut, L.; Lacroix, G.; van Duren, L.A.; Van Lancker, V.; Degraer, S.; Gavazzi, G.M.; Bossier, P.; Declercq, A.M.; Nevejan, N. (2023). Northern Europe's suitability for offshore European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) habitat restoration based on population dynamics. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1224346. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1224346, more Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Kapasakali, D.A.; Kerckhof, F.; Deleu, S.; Degraer, S.; Van Lancker, V. (2021). Subtidal natural hard substrate quantitative habitat mapping: interlinking underwater acoustics and optical imagery with machine learning. Remote Sens. 13(22): 4608. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs13224608, more Zhao, T.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Lazendic, S.; Zhao, Y.; Pižurica, A. (2021). Acoustic seafloor classification using the Weyl transform of multibeam echosounder backscatter mosaic. Remote Sens. 13(9): 1760. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/rs13091760, more Diesing, M.; Mitchell, P.J.; O'Keeffe, E.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.O.A.; Le Bas, T. (2020). Limitations of predicting substrate classes on a sedimentary complex but morphologically simple seabed. Remote Sens. 12(20): 3398. https://hdl.handle.net/10.3390/rs12203398, more Fogarin, S.; Madricardo, F.; Zaggia, L.; Sigovini, M.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Kruss, A.; Lorenzetti, G.; Manfè, G.; Petrizzo, A.; Molinaroli, E.; Trincardi, F. (2019). Tidal inlets in the Anthropocene: geomorphology and benthic habitats of the Chioggia inlet, Venice Lagoon (Italy). Earth Surf. Process. Landforms 44(11): 2297-2315. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/esp.4642, more Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Roche, M.; Lurton, X.; Degrendele, K.; Terseleer, N.; Van Lancker, V. (2018). Seafloor change detection using multibeam echosounder backscatter: case study on the Belgian part of the North Sea. Mar. Geophys. Res. 39(1-2): 229-247. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11001-017-9323-6, more Madricardo, F.; Foglini, F.; Kruss, A.; Ferrarin, C.; Pizzeghello, N.M.; Murri, C.; Rossi, M.; Bajo, M.; Bellafiore, D.; Campiani, E.; Fogarin, S.; Grande, V.; Janowski, L.; Keppel, E.; Leidi, E.; Lorenzetti, G.; Maicu, F.; Maselli, V.; Mercorella, A.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Minuzzo, T.; Pellegrini, C.; Petrizzo, A.; Prampolini, M.; Remia, A.; Rizzetto, F.; Rovere, M.; Sarretta, A.; Sigovini, M.; Sinapi, L.; Umgiesser, G.; Trincardi, F. (2017). Data Descriptor: high resolution multibeam and hydrodynamic datasets of tidal channels and inlets of the Venice Lagoon. Scientific Data 4: 170121. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sdata.2017.121, more
Peer reviewed publication [show]
Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Roche, M.; Degrendele, K.; Lurton, X.; Terseleer, N.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Van Lancker, V. (2019). Insights into the short-term tidal variability of multibeam backscatter from field experiments on different seafloor types. Geosciences 9(1): 34. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geosciences9010034, more
Book chapters (5) [show]
De Cauwer, K.; Courtens, W.; De Witte, B.; De Schrijver, C.; Degraer, S.; Deneudt, K.; Desmidt, J.; Desmit, X.; Devos, K.; Everaert, G.; Francken, F.; Haelters, J.; Hostens, K.; Kapasakali, D.; Kerckhof, F.; Kerkhove, T.; Kint, L.; Knockaert, M.; Lagaisse, R.; Legrand, S.; Maes, J.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Moreau, K.; Norro, A.; Ochetti, F.E.; Parmentier, K.; Podholova, P.; Ponsar, S.; Rombouts, I.; Rumes, B.; Schallier, R.; Stienen, E.; Terseleer, N.; Vanavermaete, D.; Vanermen, N.; Van de walle, M.; Van der Zande, D.; Vanhalst, K.; Van Hoey, G.; Van Lancker, V.; Van Nieuwenhove, A.; Verlé, K.; Verstraete, H. (2025). Samenvatting van de staat van het marien milieu, in: Belgische Staat Mariene Strategie Deel 1 voor de Belgische mariene wateren. Staat van Belgische mariene wateren, goede milieutoestand en milieudoelen. Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie - Artikel 8, 9 en 10. pp. 11-60, more Van Lancker, V.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Kint, L.; Gavazzi Giacomo, M.; Terseleer, N.; Van den Eynde, D. (2021). Effects of marine aggregate extraction on seafloor integrity and hydrographical conditions. New insights and developments, in: Vandenreyken, H. (Ed.) A 360° perspective on sea sand: Proceedings study day, 19 November 2021, Zwin Natuur Park. pp. 43-56, more Van Lancker, V.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Kint, K.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Terseleer, N.; Van den Eynde, D. (2020). Effecten van mariene aggregaatextractie op zeebodemintegriteit en hydrografische condities. Nieuwe inzichten en ontwikkelingen, in: Vandenreyken, H. (Ed.) De resultaten van het continue onderzoek uitgevoerd door de Dienst Continentaal Plat, het Instituut voor Landbouw-, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek en OD Natuur in de periode 2017-2020: Rapport voor de Raadgevende Commissie. pp. 20-34, more Zhao, T.; Lazendic, S.; Zhao, Y.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Pižurica, A. (2020). Classification of multibeam sonar image using the Weyl transform, in: Choras, M. et al. Image processing and communications. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 1062: pp. 206-213. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31254-1_25, more Van Lancker, V.; Baeye, M.; Evagelinos, D.; Francken, F.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Van den Eynde, D. (2017). MSFD-compliant assessment of the physical effects of marine aggregate extraction in the Hinder Banks, synthesis of the first 5 years, in: Degrendele, K. et al. Belgian marine sand: a scarce resource? Study day, 9 June 2017, Hotel Andromeda, Ostend. pp. 87-104, more
Thesis [show]
Montereale Gavazzi, G. (2019). Development of seafloor mapping strategies supporting integrated marine management: application of seafloor backscatter by multibeam echosounders. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences: Gent. xxiii, 366 pp., more
Abstracts (7) [show]
Montereale Gavazzi, G.O.A.; Paoletti, S.; Podholova, P.; Kapasakali, D. A.; Kerckhof, F. (2024). Protected yet unmanaged: insights into the ecological status of conservation priority stony reefs in Belgian waters based on the integrative use of remote sensing technologies, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 35, more Podholová, P.; Jacobsen, N.L.; Braeckman, U.; Jammar, C.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Degraer, S. (2024). National T0 study of areas proposed for fisheries management measures in the Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 109, more Van Lancker, V.; Kint, L.; Francken, F.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.O.A. (2024). Seabed mapping: no one-size-fits-all!, in: Mees, J. et al. Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 124, more Fettweis, M.; Baeye, M.; Bi, Q.; Chapalain, M.; De Bisschop, J.; Dulière, V.; Lurton, X.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Roche, M.; Shen, X.; Toorman, E.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van Lancker, V.; Verney, R.; Zhang, Q. (2016). Tools to support the monitoring of MSFD descriptors 6 'Sea-floor integrity' and 7 'Hydrographical conditions', in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 49, more Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; De Bisschop, J.; Roche, M.; Degrendele, K.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Van Lancker, V. (2016). Can multibeam-derived acoustic backscatter be used to monitor changes in seabed habitats?, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 77, more Van Lancker, V.; Francken, F.; Kint, L.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Terseleer, N.; Van den Eynde, D. (2016). Large dunes hosting hotspots of biodiversity: Testing proxies of occurrence and habitat change, in: Van Landeghem, K. et al. MARID 2016. Fifth International Conference on Marine and River Dune Dynamics, Caernarfon, United Kingdom, 4 ̶ 6 April 2016: Book of Abstracts. pp. 189-191, more Van Lancker, V.R.M; Baeye, M.; Evangelinos, D.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Terseleer, N.; Van den Eynde, D. (2016). MSFD-compliant investigative monitoring of the effects of intensive aggregate extraction on a far offshore sandbank, Belgian part of the North Sea, in: Degraer, S. et al. (Ed.) North Sea Open Science Conference 7-10/11/2016. Abstract Booklet. pp. 111, more
Reports (9) [show]
Fettweis, M.; Toorman, E.; Verney, R.; Chapalain, M.; Legrand, S.; Lurton, X.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Roche, M.; Shen, X.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van Lancker, V. (2020). Developments of indicators to improve monitoring of MSFD descriptors 6 and 7: Final Report. (BRAIN-be - (Belgian Research Action through Interdisciplinary Networks)). Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 54 pp., more Fettweis, M.; Toorman, E.; Verney, R.; Chapalain, M.; Legrand, S.; Lurton, X.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Roche, M.; Shen, X.; Van den Eynde, D.; Van Lancker, V. (2020). Developments of Indicators to improve monitoring of MSFD descriptors 6 and 7. Final Report. (BRAIN-be - (Belgian Research Action through Interdisciplinary Networks)). Belgian Science Policy Office: Brussels. 54 pp., more Van Lancker, V.; Baeye, M.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Kint, L.; Terseleer, N.; Van den Eynde, D. (2020). Monitoring of the impact of the extraction of marine aggregates, in casu sand, in the zone of the Hinder Banks. Period 1/1 – 31/12 2019 and Synthesis of results 2016-2019. Report MOZ4-ZAGRI/I/VVL/2020/EN/SR01. RBINS-OD Nature: Brussels. 71 (+ 5 Annexes) pp., more Van den Eynde, D.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Terseleer, N.; Van Lancker, V. (2019). Monitoring of the impact of the extraction of marine aggregates, in casu sand, in the zone of the Hinder Banks. Period 1/1 – 31/12 2018. Report MOZ4-ZAGRI/X/DVDE/2019/EN/SR05. RBINS-OD Nature: Brussel. 23 + 4 Annexes pp., more Fettweis, M.; Baeye, M.; Francken, F.; Van den Eynde, D. (2018). Monitoring en modellering van het cohesieve sedimenttransport en evaluatie van de effecten op het mariene ecosysteem ten gevolge van bagger- en stortoperatie (MOMO): activiteitsrapport (1 januari 2019 - 30 juni 2019). KBIN-OD Natuur - BMM: Brussel. 21 + bijl. pp., more Kint, K.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Van Lancker, V. (2018). Kaderrichtlijn Mariene Strategie. Beschrijvend element 6: Zeebodemintegriteit. Ruimtelijke analyse fysisch verlies en fysische verstoring. Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen: Brussel. 41 pp., more De Mesel, I.; Van Lancker, V.; Kapasakali, D.; Montereale-Gavazzi, G.; Kerckhof, F.; Van Hoey, G.; Wittoeck, J.; Hillewaert, H.; Ranson, J.; Vanelslander, B.; Hostens, K. (2017). Analyse van de huidige status van de bodemfauna in de bodembeschermingszones in de Vlaamse Banken. Operational Directorate Natural Environment, OD Nature/Instituut voor Landbouw- en Visserijonderzoek: Brussels, Oostende. 48 pp., more Van Lancker, V.; Francken, F.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Van den Eynde, D. (2017). Monitoring of the impact of the extraction of marine aggregates, in casu sand, in the zone of the Hinder Banks: Period 1/1 – 31/12 2016. Report . RBINS-OD Nature: Brussels. 107 + annexes pp., more Van Lancker, V.; Baeye, M.; Montereale Gavazzi, G.; Van den Eynde, D. (2016). Monitoring of the impact of the extraction of marine aggregates, in casu sand, in the zone of the Hinder Banks. Scientific Report 3 – January - December 2015 and Synthesis for the period 2011-2015. RBINS-OD Nature: Brussel. 84 + 5 Annexes pp., more
Thesis (co-)promotor [show]
Kimon Chtouris, N. (2020). Multibeam backscatter response from stratified shallow marine soft substrates. MSc Thesis. University of Antwerp/Ghent University/Free University of Brussels (VUB): Antwerp/Ghent/Brussels. 84 pp., more