To that end it has been organized around three departments: Oceanography and Marine Biology, Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography, and Renewable Resources and a number of support units. students 31 Technicians 32 Administration and Central Services Unit 32 Technical Services Unit Library 33 Publications: The Journal, Scientia Marina 33 Chemical analysis service 33 Electron microscopy service 34 Computer centre 34 Biological collections 35 Photography and design services 35 Oceanographic Vessels Unit Objectives 36 Role of the Unit in oceanographic research 36 Unit Composition 36 Oceanography and instrumentation 36 Computing, communications, and oceanographic data management 36 Mechanical engineering 36 Acoustics and telemetry 36 Electronics 36 Remote sensing 36 Features of the oceanographic vessels 37 Scientific equipment 37 Scientific equipment on the R/V HESPÉRIDES 37 Scientific equipment on the R/V GARCíA DEL CID 37 Oceanographic vessel unit - staff 38 Publications and Reports Completed Theses Oceanographic cruises Guest Scientists (2) ICM (CSIC)ģ INTRODUCTORY OVERVIEW The Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM), a Institute belonging to the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) is a multidisciplinary centre for the study of the seas and oceans and is involved in research in Mediterranean, Atlantic, Pacific, and Antarctic areas. students 23 Technicians 25 Department of Renewable Resources Research projects 26 Current research activities of Department members 28 Staff scientists 28 Other scientists 29 Ph.D. students 17 Technicians 18 Department of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography Research projects 19 Current research activities of Department members 22 Staff scientists 22 Other scientists 23 Ph.D. ICM (CSIC) (1) 233Ģ CONTENTS Introductory overview 3 Historical overview 3 Scientific objectives of the ICM Ocean structure, dynamics, and interfaces 4 Selected research topics 4 The ocean floor: structure and dynamics 4 Selected research topics 5 Biodiversity and dynamics of marine communities 5 Selected research topics 6 Biochemical cycles in oceanic and coastal systems 6 Selected research topics 6 Resources and sustainability 7 Selected research topics 7 Principal geographic areas of study 8 Bilateral agreements 8 Academic activities 8 Institutions and laboratories with ongoing collaboration with ICM scientists 9 Department of Oceanography and Marine Biology Research projects 10 Current research activities of Department members 13 Staff scientists 13 Other scientists 15 Ph.D. Conchita Borruel with the collaboration of the ICM Directorate. José-Ignacio Díaz * Document prepared by Dr. Jordi Camp Oceanographic Vessels Unit: Head of Unit: Mr. Rita Arias Technical Services Unit: Head of Unit: Dr. 97) Administration and Central Services Unit: Head of Unit: Ms. Belén Alonso Department of Renewable Resources: Head of Department: Dr. 97) Department of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography: Head of Department: Dr. Conchita Borruel Department of Oceanography and Marine Biology: Head of Department: Dr. Rita Arias ORGANIZATION Secretary to the Director: Ms. Belén Alonso, Dec 95 to Mar 96) Administration Manager: Ms. Josefina Castellví (to Sep 95) Assistant Directors: Dr. Phone: 34-(9) Fax: 34-(9) URL: DIRECTORATE Director: Dr. CSIC) (Institute of Marine Sciences, Barcelona) (Summary of research activities in 19)* Institut de Ciències del Mar (CSIC), Passeig Joan de Borbó s/n, Barcelona, Spain. BARCELONA (ICM) (Instituto de Ciencias del Mar. MAR., 61 (2): SCIENTIA MARINA 1997 INSTITUT DE CIÈNCIES DEL MAR.
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