The research at the Department for Earth, Environment and Life Sciences (DiSTAV) of the University of Genoa addresses the study, protection and preservation of the environment (aquatic and terrestrial), the environmental quality assessment, the management and exploitation of resources. UNIGE scientists involved in the ROC-POP LIFE are experts in ecology of micro and macroalgae, aquaculture, species interactions, assessment of ecosystem function and services and effects of global stressors on marine organisms.