Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
Dokul Eylul University
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Deniz Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Enstitüsü, Haydar Aliyev Bul., No:32
35340 Izmir TURKEY
Phone : +90 (232) 278 5565
Director : Prof Nil KULA DEĞİRMENCİ
Contact person :
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 49  others : 7
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)
coastal ecology, living resources (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture), ecotoxicology, climate & climate change, geohazards, science-based archaeology
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
500
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 130 )
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 0
  more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1
Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
our research vessel 'K-Piri Reis' is fully equiped to conduct research in physical, chemical and biological oceanography, as well as marine geology
Other major research facilities and equipment
* SeaWifs ground station, fully equiped chemical and biological labs
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea Direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : Aegean Sea, coastal and estuarine type ecosystems
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 zooplankton, phytoplankton, pelagic fishes, zoobenthos, phytobenthos
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no

field courses, workshops
Capacity and brief description of library
 5000 books and reports ; 30 periodicals

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Last update : 17/02/2020