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Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA)
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Type of Research Institution
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Address : Via dei Mille, 44
98057 Milazzo
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Phone :
+39 090 9224872
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Director :
Dr Teresa Romeo
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Contact person :
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Number of permanent staff
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Type of Activities
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| | Pure research | | | Academic | | | Applied research | | | Education / Outreach | | | Long-term monitoring | | | Policy / Planning / Consultancy | | | Technology for environmental applications | | | Conservation & Protection |
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Main fields of research (at present - 6 max)
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| rocky shores and soft bottoms, artificial reefs, hydrothermal habitats, sustainable fishery, exotic species, climatic changes and extreme idrogeological events on biodiversity |
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Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
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Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
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Total area dedicated to research (m2)
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Research vessel(s)
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| less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 | | more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 0 | | Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
'Lighea': 14.5m length. Equipped with scientifi instrumentation including a ROV (max depth 500m), for coastal and offshore research. 1<12m inflatable with outboard engine 115hp equipped with GPS and VHF |
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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| * aquaria; several optic and stereo microscopes; mineraliser and demineraliser; polarography; spectrophotometer U530P; 2 image analysers; 7 digital cameras; 5 videocameras; 1 underwater camera, 3 videocameras for underwater use; 4 baited remote underwater videocameras. 2 Van veen grabs, box corers, sieves; dredger, plankton nets, NIskin bottles, Seabird CTDs, current meter, GPS, experimental fishing nets. Cartographic laboratory: various GIS/mapping softwares including ESRI, Arcview, full series of Italia, seas IHO Charts. Full diving equipment including dry suits, compressor, and one underwater scooter Dacor SV 900 with compass. |
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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| Direct access to sea | | No direct access to brackish / estuarine waters | |
Other ecosystems : rocky and soft bottoms |
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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| yes | | no |
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Capacity and brief description of library
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 CIESM GUIDE OF COASTAL INSTITUTES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ADJACENT SEAS
Last update : 14/02/2020
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