Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer (INSTM)
Centre de Gabes
Type of Research Institution
 Intergovernmental  Academic
 Governmental, national  Private
 Governmental, local  Charity / Foundation
Address : Av.Habib Thameur
6000 Gabes TUNISIA
Phone : +216 75 272 511
Web Site : http://www.instm.agrinet...
Director : Ghailen Hajej
Contact person :
Email : ghailen.hajej@instm.rnrt.tn
Number of permanent staff
 Scientists (with doctorate/ PhD) : 2  others : 3
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)
pelagic resources assessment and exploitation, fisheries management, improved selectivity of fishing technics and gear
Main research collaborations at international level (at present)
* Research Center in Spain, Italia and France ; North Africa countries of Morroco and Algeria and Libya
Ongoing long-term monitoring programs
N/A
Total area dedicated to research (m2)
Conference room
 no yes (number of seats : 100 )
Research vessel(s)
 less than 12 m in length; number of vessels :
  more than 12 m in length;
Other major research facilities and equipment
* 
Ecosystem types available nearby
 Direct access to sea  to brackish / estuarine waters
Areas of taxonomic expertise
 
Specimen collections
Hosting facilities for visiting scientists
 yes no
Training courses
Capacity and brief description of library
 

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 Last update : 18/02/2020