The entity of submarine cave presence has been evaluated along the coastline of Cape of Otranto (SE Italy). During the survey, lasted 3 years, 5 new submarine caves have been explored and described, together with other 6 already known caves. Submarine caves at Cape of Otranto show multiple connections (entrances) with the open sea, and a typical cavern morphology. As a consequence of the marine erosion, often the cave ceil is open and the sunlight incomes from it. The results obtained with the present investigation are a conspicuous contribute to the valorisation of the natural environment of the Cape of Otranto, in the framework of the ongoing request for the institution of a Marine Protected Area in that coast.
LE GROTTE SOTTOMARINE DI CAPO D’OTRANTO – LE
BELMONTE, Genuario
2006-01-01
Abstract
The entity of submarine cave presence has been evaluated along the coastline of Cape of Otranto (SE Italy). During the survey, lasted 3 years, 5 new submarine caves have been explored and described, together with other 6 already known caves. Submarine caves at Cape of Otranto show multiple connections (entrances) with the open sea, and a typical cavern morphology. As a consequence of the marine erosion, often the cave ceil is open and the sunlight incomes from it. The results obtained with the present investigation are a conspicuous contribute to the valorisation of the natural environment of the Cape of Otranto, in the framework of the ongoing request for the institution of a Marine Protected Area in that coast.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
