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Albion Fisheries Research
Centre (Ministry of Fisheries)
The Albion Fisheries Research Centre carries out research,
development and management functions of the Ministry of Fisheries.
It covers a total surface area of 3,410m2 .
It has two other substations, La Ferme
Fish Farm and the Fishing Port. La Ferme Fish Farm has a total
pond rearing area of 4 ha for fresh water aquaculture development.
The Fishing Port which is situated in Port-Louis, provides
facilities for vessel-based fishery development activities.
Objectives
The basic objectives of the Albion Fisheries
Research Centre are:
· To carry out research, monitoring
surveys and studies needed for the sustainable development
and management of marine living resources (fish stocks, coral
reef etc.,)
· To provide support services
to stakeholders of the fishing industry, including those involved
in aquaculture development;
· To provide advice to policy
makers on matters related to the management and development
of marine resources and conservation of marine environment,
including the creation of marine parks and reserve in accordance
with the provisions of the Fisheries and Marine Resources
Act and the Environment Protection Act; and
· To act as a focal point for
the collaborative research and management as regard regional
and international fisheries and marine resources.
Available marine instruments
1. Current meter - S4 model
2. Hand-held current meter
3. Sextant4. Temperature logger
5. Global positioning system (GPS)
6. Spectrophotometer
7. DO meter
8. Turbidity meter
9. PH meter
10. Conductivity meter
11. Refractometer
12. Diving equipment
Diving gear
Air tanks
Under water camera
Digital video camera
Microscopes
Incubator
Autoclave
Water distillation apparatus
Centrifuge
Electric balance
Water bath
Vacuum filtration apparatus
Ocean Data
| 1. |
Data on coliform bacteria
for lagoon water |
| 2. |
Physico chemical parameters
of sea water |
| 3. |
Data on live coral
cover |
| 4. |
Fish count |
| 5. |
Invertebrate count
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| 6. |
Seagrass beds |
| 7. |
Mangrove ecosystem |
| 8. |
Current pattern in
the lagoon of Albion, Flic en Flac, Pointe aux Sables,
Ile aux Cerfs, Blue Bay, G.R.N.W, G.R.S.E, Baie du Tombeau,
Pointe Moyenne, Ile aux Sables, Mourouk (Rodrigues) |
| 9. |
Fish Toxicity |
| 10. |
Fisheries Statistics |
Marine Staff
The Centre has a staff strength of some
67 officers in the scientific and technical grade together
with a support staff of some 97 persons (technical support:
19, administration: 18, and minor grade 60) and four overseas
consultants.
Contact person
Mr Noel Wan, Scientific Officer
Albion Fisheries Research Centre
For further information, please click
on http://ncb.intnet.mu/fish/index.htm
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