Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer (INSTM)
Centre La Goulette
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Port de pêche
2060 La Goulette TUNISIA
Phone : +21671 735 848
Web Site : http://www.instm.agrinet...
Director : Samia Fezzani
Contact person :
Email : samia.fezzani@instm.rnrt.tn
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 29  others : 23
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)
bioresources and stock evaluation, monitoring and marine campaign (hydrobiological and pollutants surveys), socio economic studies, development of efficient fishing gear and methods, phytoplancton and zooplancton studies, marine bioprodcts and valorization.
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
* European and Mediterranean projects collaboration (BioVecq, SecurAqua, MedPol)
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
Conference room
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
  more than 12 m in length;
Other major research facilities and equipment
* 
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea  to brackish / estuarine waters
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 
Specimen collections
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
Capacity and brief description of library
 

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 Last update : 18/02/2020