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Type of activities
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research only |
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academic, education |
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policy/planning |
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envir. monitoring |
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The Station was initially oriented toward research on the local flora and fauna but gradually developed into a larger unit with more weight on work with ecological and pollution aspects. These days the MBS predominantly undertakes diverse interdisciplinary marine research.
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Main sectors of research
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Current major projects
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
22 |
others :
8 |
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research : 1,500
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2,500 in total
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Conference room
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yes (number of seats : 95 ) |
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Research vessel(s)
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less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 |
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more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1 |
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Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
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a 12m long research vessel with a dry and wet lab and associated field
equipment, and a 7m long working boat |
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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see informations
a salt water laboratory aquarium with lab to sea interflow capability;
a diving base with workshop;
meeting room for 25 persons
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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intertidal flats, salinas, coastal lagoons, shallow coastal sea, seagrass meadows, estuarine ecosystem, muddy bottom
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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Specimen collections
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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no |
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Training courses
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Capacity and brief description of library
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1,500 scientific monographs and 60 specialized journals
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Type of research institution
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| governmental, local |
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| academic |
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| other: |
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CIESM Guide of Marine Research Institutes
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