Departments
Work in progress
A. DEPARTMENT OF OCEANOGRAPHY, COASTAL AND MARINE ENGINEERING
OCEANOGRAPHY
Survey of sea level trend and variation;
Research regarding the effects of global changes on local and regional hydrological conditions;
Assessment of seawater physical and chemical parameters dynamics;
Monitoring of eutrophication and marine pollution with heavy metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides;
Evaluation of predicted changes in marine ecosystem state and functioning at abiotic components level, and processes modeling;
Management of oceanographic database and regular delivery of operational data for bathing waters and beach quality survey;
Providing scientific substantiation for the implementation of national environmental legislation, international convention provisions and EU requirements, in the field of transitional and coastal waters.
COASTAL ENGINEERING
Survey of coastal geomorphology and erosion/accretion processes and development of protection/rehabilitation measures;
Studies regarding the state, evolution and efficiency of hydrotechnical protection works;
Providing scientific substantiation for the implementation of national and international legislation in the field of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM)
MARINE TECHNOLOGY
Underwater investigations for assessing the state of hydrotechnical protection works;
Designing, testing and implementing new equipment and devices for oceanographic research and for intervention in case of accidental oil spills;
Providing scientific substantiation in the field of contingency response at accidental oil spills in marine environment.
LABORATORY FOR MEASUREMENTS AND PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL ANALYSES (LMA)
Specialized structure for:
- determination of marine nutrient loads (phosphates, silicates, nitrates) in sea water;
- determination of heavy metals in sediments and biota;
- determination of organo-chlorine pesticides in sediments;
- determination of polycyclic hydrocarbons in sediments;
- determination of marine bioresources nutritional value (hydrosoluble protein, total glucose and glycogen, fats);
- seawater chlorophyll;
- measurements and analyses for internal projects or service provision for various beneficiaries.
B. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
MARINE ECOLOGY
Research regarding the state and evolution trends of the marine ecosystem biotic components;
Research regarding anthropogenic influences on the marine ecosystem health;
Knowledge of marine biodiversity evolution and threats and assessment of protection measures;
Coordination of marine monitoring activities; monitoring of biological parameters;
Providing scientific substantiation for implementing national and European legislation regarding bathing waters and shellfish waters.
RADIOECOLOGY
Radioactivity survey in abiotic and biotic marine ecosystem components.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND ECOPHYSIOLOGY
Knowledge of marine bio-resources’ trophic potential;
Research on bio-resources use for human and animal consumption and pharmaceutical industry;
Research regarding the toxic potential of some micro-algae species;
Knowledge of bio-therapeutic potential of the Tekirghiol Lake.
C. DEPARTMENT OF MARINE LIVING RESOURCES
ICHTHYOLOGY - FISHERY RESOURCES
Assessment of the state and evolution of pelagic and demersal fish stocks;
Knowledge of the biology-ethology, size and distribution of dolphin stocks, industrial fishing impact;
Knowledge of fish diversity evolution;
Development of state of the art fishing gears;
Research of fishing management and economy;
Scientific substantiation for implementing national legislation in the fishery field, according to EU requirements
MARINE AQUACULTURE AND ECOLOGICAL RECONSTRUCTION
Experimental research concerning marine organisms rearing technologies;
Research for the ecological rehabilitation of marine environment;
Scientific knowledge and management of MPAs (Vama Veche - 2 Mai Marine Reserve);
Scientific substantiation of marine protected areas designation and inclusion in the Natura 2000 network.
D. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFER AND DISSEMINATION
It manages the following structures and activities:
- Romanian National Oceanographic and Environmental Data Center: the Center is officially acknowledged by IOC/IODE and IOC/GOOS as the Romanian Oceanographic Data Center, being listed as one of the worldwide oceanographic data centers;
- Professional Training Centers: NIMRD provides for the location and operation of the TRAINING CENTER ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONS (within the Balkan Environmental Association - B.EN.A and later on within the European Environmental Association - E.E.A.) and the FISHERIES VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER;
- Information dissemination, library, journal;
- Organizing events (conferences, workshops), designing dissemination materials, elaborating press releases and managing the relationship with the media;
- Library with more than 43,500 books;
- Journal “Recherches Marines” submitted to more than 200 institutions in 60 countries.
- Custody of the Vama Veche-2 Mai Marine Reserve.
- Marketing/Program Management: coordinating the activity of the marketing, project management compartment; identifying financing sources, preparing project proposals etc.;
- Quality Management: implementing ISO quality standards.
- Maritime Policies, ICZM: elaborating proposals for the National Strategy for the Integrated Coastal Zone Management, annual reports for the NFP Development of Common Methodologies for Integrated Coastal Zone Management within the Black Sea Commission, Maritime Spatial Planning.
E. IT-GIS DEPARTMENT
It provides the following supporting services for NIMRD’s research-development activity:
Communication infrastructure (routers, switches, servers etc.)
Communication services (web, e-mail, FTP etc.)
Basic and operational support for the research-development activities in the Institite (design and implementation of specific IT services within projects - websites for research projects, access to resource services etc.)
Main responsibilities:
Administration and maintenance of communication infrastructure equipment
Administration and maintenance of the Institute’s servers and services
Maintenance and administration of the computers in the Institute (installing and customizing the operating systems on newly purchased computers; installing specific applications; consultance and service for users in the Institite)
Data processing (mathematically/statistically).
Infrastructure:
Leased line, switch, router, BladeCenter E servers
F. RESEARCH ACTIVITY - SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS
ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: Finance and Accounting Office, Economic Analysis, Contracts, Procurement Administrative Department, Archive, Fire Prevention and Labor Safety
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT: Vessel Compartment, Workshop, Maintenance, ISCIR, Auto Compartment, Investment Compartment