Contributions

CONFERENCES

• Boujmil I., Siciliano A., Dimech S., Sililo N., Sacco O., Pierucci M., Deguara D., Scerri D., 2024. “Automated benthic detection and identification system of key marine features through machine learning, machine vision prototypes and artificial neural networks”. BEING SEA-EU Conference. Malta, 10-12 June.
• Siciliano A., 2023. “ABTG as a case study of successful cross-border opportunities for the Research, Regulation and Environment Protection sectors“. Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST). Malta, 19 May 2023.
• Siciliano A., 2018. “Implementing a VAKI River-watcher fish counter in the Taupo Fishery”. Tongariro Power Scheme Annual Consultative Hui. Genesis Tokaanu Power Station, New Zealand, 5 December.
• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2017. “Host variety enhances diversity: the role of multiple secondary habitat-forming seaweeds in facilitating estuarine invertebrates’ communities”New Zealand Marine Science Society. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 4-7 July.
• Thomsen M.S., Metcalfe I., Siciliano A., Alestra T., Lilley S., Gerrity S., Schiel D.R., 2017. “Habitat cascades destroyed in the Kaikoura earthquake”. New Zealand Marine Science Society. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 4-7 July.
• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2016. “Effects of seaweeds, nutrients and sedimentation on seagrass and seagrass-associated fauna”. Annual Biology Conference. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 20 October.
• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2016. “Variability in habitat cascades across sites, environmental conditions, host and epiphyte species and underpinning mechanistic test-factors”. Australian Marine Science Association – New Zealand Marine Science Society. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 4-7 July.
• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2016. “Epiphytism as key driver of biodiversity in canopy-forming seaweeds-dominated systems”. 11th International Temperate Reefs Symposium. University of Pisa, Italy, 26-30 June.
• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R.., 2015. “Cascading effects of epiphytism associated with co-occurring congeneric hosts”. New Zealand Ecological Society. University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 16-19 November.

PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS AND POSTERS

• Boujmil I., Karovic S., Zama F., Olatoye D.S., Klenczner T.A., Siciliano A., Dimech S., Sililo N., Sacco O., Pierucci M., Deguara D., Scerri D., Theuma L., Paolacci S., 2024, “Automated benthic detection and identification system of key marine features through machine learning, machine vision prototypes and artificial neural networks“. Poster at BEING SEA-EU conference. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.36786.62404.

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• Chantzaropoulos A., Robinson F., Fernandez D., Howard C., Siciliano A., Ssekandi J., Kiggundu N., Kasozi N., Ogello E., Maro J., Raswiu R., Hoinkis J., Paolacci S., 2024, “Mapping of the integrated aqua-agriculture practices in East Africa, as part of the EU-funded Horizon project PrAEctiCe”. Poster at Aquaculture Africa 2024 Conference and Exposition. November, 2024, Tunisia.

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• Thomsen M.S., Altieri A.H., Angelini C., Bishop M.J., Bulleri F., Farhan R., Fruling V., Harrison S., Gribben P.E., Klinghardt M., Langeneck J., Lanham B.S., Mondardini L., Mulders Y., Oleksyn S., He Q., Ramus A., Schneider T., Schiel D.R., Siciliano A., Silliman B.R., Smale D., South P.M., Wernberg T., Zhang S., Zotz G., 2022, “Heterogeneity within and among co-occurring foundation species increases biodiversity“, Nature Communications.

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• Thomsen M.S., Metcalfe I., Siciliano A., South P.M., Gerrity S., Alestra T., Schiel D.R., 2020, “Earthquake-driven destruction of an intertidal habitat cascade”, Aquatic Botany.

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• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2019, “Effects of local anthropogenic stressors on an habitat cascade in a estuarine seagrass system”, Marine and Freshwater Research.

• Thomsen M.S., Hildebrand T., South P.M., Foster T., Siciliano A., Oldach E., Schiel D.R., 2016, “A sixth‐level habitat cascade increases biodiversity in an intertidal estuary”, Ecology and Evolution.

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• Siciliano A., Jimenez C., Petrou A., 2016, “Recreational diving and its effects on the macroalgal communities of the unintentional artificial reef Zenobia shipwreck (Cyprus)”, Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research.

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THESIS AND DISSERTAION

• Siciliano A., Thomsen M.S., Schiel D.R., 2018, “Testing when and how habitat cascades control biodiversity of marine benthic ecosystems”, Ph.D. thesis, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

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• Provenzani G., Siciliano A., 2013, “Ecological assessment of the current state of the Isola Bella’s Marine Protected Area (Sicily, Italy)”, B.Sc. thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Italy.
• Siciliano A., Petrou A., De Domenico E., 2011, “Photoquadrat technique and use of CPCe software for the evaluation of the impact of recreational diving on the macroalgae coverage of “Zenobia” shipwreck (Cyprus – Mediterranean Sea)”, M.Sc. thesis, University of Study of Messina, Italy.
• Siciliano A., Tigano C., Ferrito V., 2009 “Parablennius sanguinolentus (Pallas, 1814): an example of Teleost Blenniidae bioindicator”, B.Sc. thesis, University of Study of Catania, Italy.

AWARDS

• BioSoc photo-competition 2017, University of Canterbury (New Zealand).
  Winner of “Best underwater picture” category.
• BioSoc photo-competition 2016, University of Canterbury (New Zealand).
  Winner of “Laboratory”, “Videos” and “Others” categories.
• Video-competition “Live the Sea”, Auxiliary Coast Guard (Italy).
  Video-documentary: “The simplicity of life…”.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

• Boujmil I., Siciliano A., Dimech S., Sililo N., 2024. ‘Autonomous Bio-mimetic Underwater Vehicle for Digital Cage Monitoring | AMBULANT’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Gambino E., Siciliano A., 2024. ‘Report on a survey of sediment quality at sites in il-Ħofra ż-Żgħira and at Delimara (Marsaxlokk Bay), undertaken as part of the requirements of the IPPC permit for the Delimara Power Station’. Report prepared for private client.
• Suarez F.M., Siciliano A., 2024. ‘Report on the diving survey performed at Golden Bay, as part of a cable route survey on Malta’s continental shelf in connection with a proposed Medusa submarine telecommunications cable’. Report prepared for private client.
• Boujmil I., Sililo N., Siciliano A., 2024. ‘Blue Culture Technology Excellence Hubs in EU Widening Member States | BCTHubs’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Boujmil I., Galea J., Siciliano A., 2024. ‘Autonomous Network System with Specialized and Integrated Multi-Sensor Technology for Dynamic Monitoring of Marine Pollution | SMARTPOL’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Sililo N., Dimech S., Siciliano A., 2023. ‘Impact of Reverse Osmosis discharges on the marine environment’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., Sililo N., Dimech S., 2023. ‘Surveys to assess the impacts of anchoring/mooring activity, and the socio-economic assessment of management options: Assessment of impacts through localized surveys’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Pluda E., Sililo N., Dimech S., Siciliano A., 2023. ‘Surveys to assess the impacts of anchoring/mooring activity, and the socio-economic assessment of management options: Spatio-temporal analysis report’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A., Gambino E., Tessarolo C., 2023. ‘Electrical InterConnector 2 – Environmental and biodiversity baseline report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Gambino E., Siciliano A., Tessarolo C., 2023. ‘Electrical InterConnector 2 – Posidonia oceanica and sensitive habitats study’. Report prepared for private client.
• Haddi I., Galea J., Siciliano A., 2023. ‘Service Tender for the Provision of Monitoring and Assessment of Exploited Marine Species in Maltese Waters‘. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2023. ‘Red Sea control sites Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2023. ‘Gulf of Aqaba control sites Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2023. ‘NEOM Bay Entrance Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Hidden Marina Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘The Line (Ras Sheik Hamid CG Station) Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘South Magna (Old Al-Tabba CG Station) Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Qead Al Shyyookh Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Magna Marina Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Cube Cluster Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Northern Gateway and Romantic Bay Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Northern Coast Guard Station (Al Sultaniyyah) Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Shusha Island Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Pilot Desalination Plant Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Wadi Jubba Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Northern Desalination Plant Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Southern Desalination Plant Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Al Farshah Island Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Duba Port Entrance Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A. and Hartley A.G., 2022. ‘Main Desalination Plant Biota Survey Report’. Report prepared for private client.
• Goldwater N., Peart J., Siciliano A., Budd S., 2022. ‘Assessment of terrestrial ecological effects of the proposed Palmerston North wastewater consenting project’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A., Payne R., Bennet D., Smith V., Giejsztowt J., McQueen S., 2022. ‘Ecological impact assessment for boardwalks and a viewing platform at Seafield Park, Brooklands’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A., Payne R., Giejsztowt J., Meikle K., 2022. ‘Ecological assessment for a potential zone change at Trices Road, Prebbleton’. Report prepared for private client.
• McQueen J., Mackay J., Smith V., Siciliano A., Thoresen J., Tidwell L., Bennet D., 2022. ‘Effects of constructing, operating, and maintaining high voltage transmission lines on biodiversity: how to reach a net gain‘. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., Lloyd K., 2022. ‘Ecosystem prioritisation methods and Zonation data vetting in Otago, New Zealand’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A., Metcalfe L., Lloyd K., 2022. ‘Water quality monitoring at Hannon Farm, North Otago, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.
• Bycroft C., McQueen J., McQuillan A., Renner M., Tidwell L., Buckley E., Funnell l., West M., Siciliano A., Deacon L., 2022. ‘Ecological monitoring of geothermal vegetation in the Wairākei and Ohaaki geothermal fields, 2022‘. Report prepared for private client.
• Gallagher E., King S., Siciliano A., Lloyd K., 2022. ‘Assessment of environmental effects for pole replacement at Dart River and Diamond Lake, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., Goldwater N., 2022. ‘Assessment of environmental effects for water take below minimum flow at Waipaoa River, Gisborne, New Zealand’. Report prepared for government organization.
• Siciliano A., McQueen S., Smith D., 2022. ‘Fish management plan for siphon installation under Sutherland Road, Christchurch, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., McQueen S., Giejsztowt J., King S., Smith D., 2022. ‘Assessment of vegetation and freshwater values at Blakes and Factory Road, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand’.
• Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., McQueen S., Giejsztowt J., King S., Smith D., 2022. ‘Assessment of vegetation and freshwater values at 376 Sparks Road, Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.
• Siciliano A., McQueen S., Payne R., Giejsztowt J., Burn-Murdoch D., Smith D., 2022. ‘Responses to ECAN’s request for further ecological information for 232 Styx Mill Road, Christchurch, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.
• Konlechner T., Siciliano A., Gallagher E., Smith V., Patrick B., Mazzieri F., Smith S., 2022. ‘Evaluation of freshwater invertebrate features and values at Lake Onslow, Central Otago, New Zealand’. Report prepared for government organization.
• McQueen S., Papworth N., Siciliano A., Thorpe C., McKay J., Mazzieri F., McQueen J., 2022. ‘Ecological Impact Assessment for the Foxton flood mitigation project, New Zealand‘. Report prepared for government organization.
• McQueen S., Siciliano A., Burn-Murdoch D., Smith D., 2021. ‘Assessment of Ecological Effects of a proposed residential development at Glovers and Kennedy roads, Halswell, New Zealand’. Report prepared for private client.