Istituto per lo Studio degli impatti antropici e sostenibilità in ambiente marino (Oristano)
CNR-IAS
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Località Sa Mardini
09072 Torregrande (OR) Sardegna Oristano ITALY
Phone : +39 0783 229015
Director : Dr Giovanni de Falco
Contact person :
Roberto Sorgente
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 8  others : 9
Type of Activities
 Pure research  Academic
 Applied research  Education / Outreach
 Long-term monitoring  Policy / Planning / Consultancy
 Technology for environmental applications  Conservation & Protection
Main fields of research (at present - 6 max)
physical oceanography, sedimentology & coastal morpho-dynamics, fish eco-physiology, benthos ecology, biodiversity & ecosystems services, management and conservation (incl. biological indicators of GES, MPAs)
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
* ICES
* University of British Columbia, Canada
* University of Copenhagen, Denmark
* Ehime University, Japan
* University of Xiamen, China
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
* Predicting ecological impacts of climate change (CLIMAR EU ERANet)
* Mapping of sand deposits (incl. stratigraphic data) and marine relics (DSMR)
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
1200
Conference room
Research vessel(s)

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number of vessels : 0
Other major research facilities and equipment
* marine mesocosms
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea  to brackish / estuarine waters
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 marine benthos, fishery
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
Capacity and brief description of library
 

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Last update : 13/02/2020