Istituto di Scienze Marine (headquarter)
CNR-ISMAR
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Arsenale Tesa 104
Castello 2737/F - 30122 Venezia ITALY
Phone : +39 041 2407961
Director : Dr Rosalia Santoleri
Contact person :
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 18  others : 15
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)
biological oceanography, environmental biochemistry, applied biology, aquaculture
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
N/A
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
2000
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 20 )
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1
  more than 12 m in length; number of vessels : 1
Brief description of vessels and on board scientific equipment :
1 motor boat (7,3 m) and 1 ship (24,2 m , 82 ton) ; fully equiped for oceanographic research in coastal areas CTD, optics, fluor, trans, TV camera, etc., diving equipment
Other major research facilities and equipment
* current meters, sediment traps, gas chromatography, HPLC, AA Spectr., nutrient anal., Coulter counter, scintillator, salinometers, meteo, etc.
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea Direct access to brackish / estuarine waters

Other ecosystems : Venice lagoon, northern Adriatic Sea (coastal and offshore)
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 
Specimen collections
 yes no

Brief description : samples are collected in the Northern Adriatic Sea and in the Venice lagoon for : hydrochemical analyses, particulate matter, phytoplankton, zooplankton, bottom sediments for various analyses
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
 yes no
Capacity and brief description of library
 2500 books, 60 running subscriptions excellent level

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Last update : 01/02/2020