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Department of Biology
University of Malta
MSD06 Msida   MALTA
Tel : + 356 2340 2272
Fax : + 356 2134 2488
Email :  
Web Site : http://home.um.edu.mt/biology/
Director : Dr Joseph A. Borg

Type of activities
research only academic, education
policy/planning envir. monitoring
other:

Main sectors of research
ecotoxicology, marine pollution, fish-farming, fish pathology, coastal ecology

Current major projects
various

Number of local permanent staff
scientists : 6 others : 7

Indoor surface area (m2) available for
research : 250 teaching : 200
others : 250

Conference room
no yes (number of seats : 60 )

Research vessel(s)
less than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
more than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :

Other major research facilities and equipment


Ecosystem types available nearby
habitats : marine, sandy and rocky shores, marine boulders ;
ecosystems : Posidonia meadows, forests of photophilic algae

Areas of taxonomic expertise
molluscs, decapods, amphipods, echinoderms, fishes, algae

Specimen collections
yes no
  Brief description :
   

Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
yes no
university residence

Training courses
yes no
MSc/PhD

Capacity and brief description of library

Type of research institution
governmental, national governmental, local
international academic
private other:

 

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