History of the Ecology of Elba island through geographical landmass changes in the islands in the past: check
The paleogeography Land mass connection and its effect on the initial ecology of the Islands
- Cited Annotation 1: FATTORINI, S. (2009). Faunal patterns in tenebrionids (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on the Tuscan Islands: The dominance of paleogeography over Recent geography. Eur. J. Entomol., 106(3), 415-423. doi: 10.14411/eje.2009.053.
This source informs that Paleogeography was used to analyze the difference of ecological evolutions through the Tenebriodids, flightless insects, in order to see if the past biogeographical conditions, connected with the mainland, has a correlation of higher species now than before. Resulted in that recent geography affected more current Tenebriodids biogeography as human colonization, alien species, and mines has affected the biodiversity of taxa, and fauna. My hypothesis of Elba connected with the mainland was correct and that there is a connection of species between the Islands and Mainland. Current Geography of the land
This source describes the whole geography of Elba Island. For example the West side contains mountains, valleys, vegetation, and Mount Capelle of 1019 meters above sea level, Costa del Sole, 10 km of coastline beaches. And the East side contains Iron-mining deposits and natural trials as well as the Central/South holds 8 municipalities with beach resorts, and natural park space and finally the North with part of National Park of Archipelago. This article brought up a nice grasp of the Island we are going to enter. Now we can know what part of Elba Island does it potray the surrounding environment.
Elba Ecology mainly from the National Archipelago Park
Facts: about the biodiversity of the park in general
This source describes the several species that are protected within the National Park in each Island. The animals protected include range from Butterflies, strawberry trees, rabbit, migratory birds, lavender, chestnut trees, dolphins and manta rays. Rich in biodiversity and has been one of the most protected areas since it was open. Learned that this place is worth a visit and glad we are heading there!Then discuss about Elba specifically
Facts and list some we could see Source 3 as well
(Chestnut tree woods mainly and on the mountains European Yew and hop hornbeam)- Cited Annotation 4: Galasso, G., Domina, G., Alessandrini, A., Ardenghi, N. M., Bacchetta, G., Ballelli, S., ... & Calvia, G. (2018). Notulae to the Italian alien vascular flora: 6. Italian Botanist, 6, 65.
This source describes the variety of vegetation engrained in Elba's Tuscan Archipelago National Park with about 1098 specific and nonspecific taxa. Contains the most diverse vegetation of Islands out of the Islands. I learned how abundant different flowers appeared because of the three bioclimate belts: mountain, above sea level vegetation, and sea vegetation. Hope we can see some wonderful flowers like the lavender and Saffron. Endangered species: list, cause?
This source describes a rare Saffron endemic taxa where it is only found on the top of the Monte Capanne on the Western side of Elba Island. This showed that there could still be rare species still waiting to be discovered. This plant particularly enjoys the isolation on high elevations such as Monte Capanne. The same people who discovered and documented this species also, documented all the taxa species in Elba Island including non-national park area.Currently, the European Union still has in effect the protection of conservation of wild habitats of flora and fuana from source 10. Also, believe that wild boar intervention could have affected the flora evolution over time as well as human urbanization, so national park has continiously preserves the rich flora and helps when neededfacts and list certain ones we could see Source 3, 1, applies
This source describes the rich in biodiversity in Parco Nazionale Archipelago Toscano. For example, there are refugees like the Tryhonneine Frog and blind shrimp. Then mammals like the Wild boar, hares, and mouflon. There are big mammals here but, was introduced centuries ago. Learned that there is a Butterfly Sanctuary.Endangered species: list, cause?
This source informs the rarity and distinguishable characteristics of the audouin gull in the Elba Island as the Island protects the rich biodiversity. I learned that the audouin gull is the rarest species of seagulls in the world which is why it represents the National park. Would be amazing to watch this gull soar as we swim or take a hike at Elba Island.- Cited Annotation 8: Chiatante, G., Meriggi, A., Giustini, D., & Baldaccini, N. E. (2013). Density and habitat requirements of red-legged partridge on Elba Island (Tuscan archipelago, Italy). Italian journal of zoology, 80(3), 402-411.
This source describes the rapid decline of the red-legged patridge all over Europe and has a call to action to sustain these game-birds with proper habitat requirements such as abandoned agriculture lands or meadows. There were conservation efforts involved like cutting off dense vegetation or woods in order for the game-bird to thrive along with no more hunting. Learned how the red-legged patridge continued to thrive in Elba Island with a proper habitat. Conservation efforts also, source 10
This source describes the current conservation efforts that are still inlaid by the European Union since 1979. Also, informs the LIFE program and its conservation efforts on endangered species like the auduoin seagull. Learned that it is hard to conserve a particular species with several endangering components like the auduoin seagull which affected tourism and herring gull population. This connects to the further creation of National Parks as well as further regulations and conservation efforts.Facts, and list some marine animals we could see if we scuba dive, ferry, or swim on the beach
This source displays the potential marine animals we could see when we specifically scuba dive in Elba's protected marine reserves. For example, we could see eels, groupers, mullets, sardines, red snappers, and even large sea bream. Learned to be one of the best scuba diving places in the world! Contributes to the rich biodiversity deemed in the largest marine park in the European Seas.This source informs the amount of marine species living in the surrounding beaches and within the National Park. For example, turtles to manta rays in coral beaches. I believe we will see turtles, starfish, and manta rays when we have a swim in a coral beach as this website informs the high possibility of encountering a manta ray during the month of May.This source describes the large amount of marine life we could find in the Marine reserves of the Elba island and the connecting Islands. For example, the rare red corals, swordfish, sea turtles, manta rays, starfish and seahorses. These will be amazing to even look at as these are rare for most people to encounter.Conservation Also, from 12
- Cited Annotation 13: Angeletti, L., Ceregato, A., Ghirelli, M., Gualandi, B., Lipparini, E., Malatesta, D., ... & Taviani, M. (2010). ROV-SCUBA integrated survey of the Montecristo Island Nature Reserve (Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Mediterranean Sea). Underwater Technology, 29(3), 151-154.
This source describes the conservation efforts from the Tuscan's Archipelago Marine park officers like the State's Foresty Corps of Follinica and Coast Guard in restricting any recreational fishing anywhere on the preserved marine reserve. Also, any boat landing is prohibited unless authorized by the Territorial Office of for Biodiversity of the State Forestry Corps of Follonica. Learned that these waters are very protected and enforced regulations which means preserved and delicate biodiversity!Elba's Island Ecology is like how Elba's biodiversity connects in a ecosystem along with human impacts. This is a microcasm to the whole world of how we should preserve nature along with human advances. Also, humans should take time to see the long term consequences as soon national parks could be in danger of not existing as humans populate and urbanize the world without hesitance.