Institut Oceanographique Paul Ricard
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Ile des Embiez
83140 Six-Fours-Les-Plages FRANCE
Phone : + 33 04 94 88 05 31
Director : Patricia Ricard
Contact person :
Dr Robert Bunet
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 5  others : 6
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)
Inventory (biodiversity, living resource, coastal seawater quality), evaluation of anthropic impact (fishing, yachting, anchoring etc.), ecological restoration, genetics (Pen shell, sea urchin population dynamics), experimental aquaculture, biotechnology (environmental DNA, natural antifouling)
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
* Pen shell Pinna nobilis (Spain, Montenegro), Posidonia oceanica monitoring and ecosystemic services (UK, Spain, Italy)
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
* Ecological restoration of Brusc Lagoon (Var , France)
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
600
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 60 )
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 :
zodiac and diving equipment
Other major research facilities and equipment
* research laboratory (microbiology, chemistry), greenhouse and experimental hatchery
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea Direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : Mediterranean ecosystems (sea grass meadows, rocky shores, Mediterranean lagoon, corals habitats)
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 
Specimen collections
 yes no
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no
Capacity and brief description of library
 

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Last update : 10/02/2020