Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA)
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Via dei Mille, 44
98057 Milazzo ITALY
Phone : +39 090 9224872
Director : Dr Teresa Romeo
Contact person :
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) :
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)
rocky shores and soft bottoms, artificial reefs, hydrothermal habitats, sustainable fishery, exotic species, climatic changes and extreme idrogeological events on biodiversity
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
* EMSO-Medit
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
200
Conference room
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 :
'Lighea': 14.5m length. Equipped with scientifi instrumentation including a ROV (max depth 500m), for coastal and offshore research. 1<12m inflatable with outboard engine 115hp equipped with GPS and VHF
Other major research facilities and equipment
* aquaria; several optic and stereo microscopes; mineraliser and demineraliser; polarography; spectrophotometer U530P; 2 image analysers; 7 digital cameras; 5 videocameras; 1 underwater camera, 3 videocameras for underwater use; 4 baited remote underwater videocameras. 2 Van veen grabs, box corers, sieves; dredger, plankton nets, NIskin bottles, Seabird CTDs, current meter, GPS, experimental fishing nets. Cartographic laboratory: various GIS/mapping softwares including ESRI, Arcview, full series of Italia, seas IHO Charts. Full diving equipment including dry suits, compressor, and one underwater scooter Dacor SV 900 with compass.
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea No direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : rocky and soft bottoms
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 
Specimen collections
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
Capacity and brief description of library
 

CIESM GUIDE OF COASTAL INSTITUTES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ADJACENT SEAS
Last update : 14/02/2020