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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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systematics & taxonomy, living resources (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture), ecotoxicology, microbiology
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Current major projects
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Interreg IIIA Adria-Safe (starting date: 2003; duration: 3 years)
Molluscs' production and monitoring (starting date: 2004; duration: 2 years)
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
6
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others :
4
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
600
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teaching :
200
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others :
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Conference room
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| | no |
yes (number of seats : )
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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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Mn 'Daphne II': cruising speed 20 knots; overall length 17,25 m; technical personnel 10 maximum.
* Equipment: plankton samplers, CTD
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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inverted microscopes (also with epifluorescence), biotoxin analysis equipment, 2 HPLC systems, fluorometers, spectrophotometers, centrifuges, evaporators, microplate reader, water baths, incubators, autoclaves
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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pelagic, benthonic and internal waters
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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biological, chemical, microbiological parameters
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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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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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