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Dpt of Biology , University of Malta
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Type of Research Institution
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| | Intergovernmental | |  | Academic | | | Governmental, national | | | Private | | | Governmental, local | | | Charity / Foundation |
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Address : MSD06 Msida Msida
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Phone :
+356 2134 2488
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Director :
Dr Sandro Lanfranco
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Contact person :
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Number of permanent staff
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| | Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 11 | | | others : 18 |
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Type of Activities
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| | Pure research | | | Academic | | | Applied research | | | Education / Outreach | | | Long-term monitoring | | | Policy / Planning / Consultancy | | | Technology for environmental applications | | | Conservation & Protection |
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Main fields of research (at present - 6 max)
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| ecotoxicology, marine pollution, fish-farming, fish pathology, coastal ecology |
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Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
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Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
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Total area dedicated to research (m2)
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Conference room
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| no | | yes (number of seats : 60 ) |
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Research vessel(s)
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| less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : | | more than 12 m in length; |
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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| Direct access to sea | | No direct access to brackish / estuarine waters | |
Other ecosystems : habitats : marine, sandy and rocky shores, marine boulders ;
ecosystems : Posidonia meadows, forests of photophilic algae |
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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molluscs, decapods, amphipods, echinoderms, fishes, algae |
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Specimen collections
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| yes | | no |
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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 | |
MSc/PhD |
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Capacity and brief description of library
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 CIESM GUIDE OF COASTAL INSTITUTES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND ADJACENT SEAS
Last update : 17/02/2020
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