Laboratoire Bioressources Marines
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : B.P.12
23000 Annaba ALGERIA
Phone : +213 30 821 110
Director : Prof Hichem Kara
Contact person :
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 22  others : 1
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, population genetics & evolution, systematics & taxonomy, living resources (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture), ecotoxicology, water quality & pollution
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
80
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 60 )
Research vessel(s)
 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 :
Aramys (7 m).
* Equipment on board:
Measures: currents, temperature, salinity, pH, Oxygen, nutrient salts, sedimentology.
Fishing: plankton, benthos, fish.
Other major research facilities and equipment
* * Field equipment : Scuba Diving: 7 full sets of equipment, air compressor; Fishing: trammel and monofilament nets, beach seines, pots; Sediment: carotid.
* * Laboratory equipment : Complete microscopy equipment with measuring and photographic accessories; Complete sedimentology equipment; Analytical equipment: Spectrophotometers, HPLC; Others: ovens, muffle furnace, balances. Sample storage: cold room, refrigerators and freezers.
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea Direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : coastal ecosystem, lagoon (direct access)
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 fish, molluscs and crustaceans
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no

classes, field courses
Capacity and brief description of library
 about 150 specialized books

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Last update : 01/02/2020