Marco Milazzo

Marco Milazzo is a Full Professor in the Department of Earth and Marine Sciences at the University of Palermo (Unipa), Italy. His research focuses on marine ecosystems, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea, with expertise in ocean acidification, climate change impacts, and marine conservation. He maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 at Via Archirafi 20, 4th floor.

Professor Milazzo's research interests center on marine ecology and the impacts of climate change on Mediterranean ecosystems. His work extensively examines ocean acidification through natural analogues like volcanic CO2 seeps, which serve as laboratories for understanding future ocean conditions. He investigates how changing environmental conditions affect marine biodiversity, community structure, and ecosystem functioning. His research spans across multiple disciplines including marine protected areas effectiveness, fisheries management, invasive species dynamics, and biogenic habitat conservation. Notably, he has conducted significant research on vermetid reefs, which are threatened biogenic formations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Analysis of Professor Milazzo's recent publications reveals a strong focus on climate change impacts, particularly ocean acidification and warming effects on marine organisms and ecosystems. His work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological studies with social science perspectives, especially regarding small-scale fisheries and marine protected area governance. A significant portion of his research utilizes natural CO2 seeps as experimental sites to study long-term effects of acidification. His publication record shows consistent productivity with over 100 publications spanning two decades, demonstrating sustained research activity and evolving interests that now include technological approaches for marine monitoring and conservation planning.

Professor Milazzo has contributed to numerous research projects examining Mediterranean marine ecosystems under changing environmental conditions. His work on marine protected areas has provided valuable insights into their effectiveness for conservation and fisheries management. He has been involved in international collaborations studying natural analogues of future ocean conditions, particularly through volcanic CO2 seeps which serve as natural laboratories for climate change research. His research has important implications for marine conservation policy and management strategies in the face of global environmental change.