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Type of activities
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|  | research only |
| academic, education |
| | policy/planning |
| envir. monitoring |
| | other: |
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Main sectors of research
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marine biotoxins, marine pollution, bio-accumulation
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Current major projects
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* hazard prevention and control in the production and consumption of foods of animal origin ;
* cellular and systemic modulation of antioxidant response in relation to environment pollutants and nutritional factors
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
5
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others :
7
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
400
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teaching :
50
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others :
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Conference room
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| no |
yes (number of seats : 80 ) |
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Research vessel(s)
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| | less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : |
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| | more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : |
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Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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marine and lacustrine ecosystems
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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Specimen collections
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| | yes |
no |
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Brief description :
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fishes (pelagic and benthic), marine mammals, crustaceans and bivalve molluscs
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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| | yes |
no |
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Training courses
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| | yes |
no |
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post-graduate school in marine biology and biotechnologies applied to fishing and waterculture ; advanced course in residues in food
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Capacity and brief description of library
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chemistry, biochemistry treatises, scientific revues
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Type of research institution
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| | governmental, national |
| governmental, local |
| | international |
| academic |
| | private |
| other: |
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CIESM Guide of Marine Research Institutes
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