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Type of activities
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|  | research only |
| academic, education |
| | policy/planning |
| envir. monitoring |
| | other: technical assistance |
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Main sectors of research
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environmental chemistry, radiochemistry, radioecology, marine pollution, biogeochemistry
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Current major projects
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biogeochemistry of hydrothermal vents, particle and contaminant flux, radionuclide distributions in the world oceans, pesticide and metal cycling, Black Sea biogeochemical studies
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Number of local permanent staff
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scientists :
24
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others :
12
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Indoor surface area (m2) available for
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research :
1500
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teaching :
400
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others :
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Conference room
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| no |
yes (number of seats : 100 ) |
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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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we use vessels belonging to French Institutes, Musée Océanographique de Monaco and the Service de la Marine de Monaco
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Other major research facilities and equipment
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counting detectors for alpha, beta and gamma radionuclides, ICP-MS, atomic absorption spectrophotometers, GC-MS, sediment traps, in-situ filtration pumps, plankton nets, sediment corers
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Ecosystem types available nearby
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pelagic and nearshore ecosystems
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Areas of taxonomic expertise
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plankton, coastal benthos
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Specimen collections
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| | yes |
no |
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Brief description :
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we collect mainly samples (organisms, water and sediments) for analysis but do not keep collections of these
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Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
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| | yes |
no |
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office and laboratory space
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Training courses
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| | yes |
no |
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IAEA courses on marine radioactivity, analyses for heavy metals, pesticides and petroleum, hydrocarbon compounds
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Capacity and brief description of library
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books : 2000 ; periodicals : 30 ;
it is a wing of the main IAEA library at the Vienna International Center and is not available for public use
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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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