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Type of activities
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| | research only | | academic, education | | | policy/planning | | envir. monitoring | | | |
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other: research & development of marine aquaculture technology |
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Main sectors of research
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marine fisheries, environment study
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Current major projects
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* fisheries study (demersal, pelagic, migratory species) ;
* artisanal fisheries ; * environment study ;
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
12
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others :
7
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
500
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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 : 35 ) |
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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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R/V Charif Al Idrissi
total length : 41 m ; GRT : 397 ; horse power : 1100 ; sea autonomy : 30 days
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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optic material (growth study, biogeochemistry, etc.) ;
informatic material (computers, etc.)
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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lagoon of Nador (larger one in Morocco)
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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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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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