Istituto Di Ricerca Sulle Acque (Taranto)
CNR-IRSA
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Via Roma 3
74123 Taranto ITALY
Phone : +39 0994542202
Web Site : https://www.irsa.cnr.it/...
Director : Dr Giovanni Fanelli
Contact person :
Email : fanelli@irsa.cnr.it
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 13  others : 7
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)
marine biodiversity (from benthic algal flora and fauna, to phytoplankton, pico-phytoplankton and microbes), marine ecology , marine chemistry & pollutants, mari-culture, remediation of marine environments , marine biotechnology
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
600
Conference room
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
  more than 12 m in length;
Other major research facilities and equipment
* marine mesocosms / aquariums
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea Direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : sandy coasts (incl. Pinna nobilis habitat); lagoons
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 algal flora, phytoplankton (incl. pico-), marine microbiology, marine benthic invertebrates
Specimen collections
 yes no

Brief description : algal herbarium
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no

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Capacity and brief description of library
 MeCME digital library

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 Last update : 13/02/2020