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Type of activities
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|  | research only |
| academic, education |
| | policy/planning |
| envir. monitoring |
| | other: |
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Main sectors of research
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fish biology, aquaculture, marine environment, ecology of endegered species (marine turtles)
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Current major projects
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* feasibility studies of potentiel aquaculture sites ;
* biology of Blue-fin tuna (1999 season)
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
36
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others :
61
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
200
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teaching :
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others :
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Conference room
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| no |
yes (number of seats : 120 ) |
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Research vessel(s)
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| | less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : |
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| | more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 |
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Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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atomic absorption spectrophotometer, spectrophlorometer, spectrophotometer salinometer, O2, ovens, microscopes, nets, etc.
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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typical Mediterranean rocky shore flora and fauna
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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Specimen collections
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| | yes |
no |
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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| | yes |
no |
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Training courses
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| | yes |
no |
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Capacity and brief description of library
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the library holds 2532 books, journals & manuscripts, 199 periodical subscriptions
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Type of research institution
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| | governmental, national |
| governmental, local |
| | international |
| academic |
| | private |
| other: |
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CIESM Guide of Marine Research Institutes
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