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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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study of the circulation & processes, at different time scales, from the mesoscale to the seasonal & interannual, in the Mediterranean Sea & Ross Sea (Antartica)
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Current major projects
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* Mediterranean Targeted Project 'MATER' of CE ;
* Mediterranean Forecasting System Pilot Project (MFSPP) of CE
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
8
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others :
11
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
200
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teaching :
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others :
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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 : |
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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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availability of the CNR R/V Urania
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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CTD, current meters, floats, moorings
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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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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* a current time series from 1985 to the present days next to the sill of
the Corsica Channel;
* two current time series from 1993 to the present days next to the two sills of the Sicily Strait;
* 6 current meter time series from 1995 to the present days in the Ross Sea (Antartica).
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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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Capacity and brief description of library
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all majors reviews and books dedicated to physical oceanography
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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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