
Who are we?
The National Centre for Research and Development in Fisheries and Aquaculture (CNRDPA) is the only research institution in Algeria specialised in the field of fisheries and aquaculture. The CNRDPA, a public establishment of scientific and technological character (EPST) was created in 2008 following the restructuring of the National Centre of Studies and Documentation for Fisheries and Aquaculture CNDPA. The CNRDPA works to develop scientific knowledge and decision-making tools for the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture activities while preserving natural resources and the environment.
33
Campaigns at sea
100
Artificial breeding campaigns
1000
Stocking sites
900
Aquaculture expertise
50
Meeting of International Working Groups
The Flotilla
In the service of oceanographic research in Algeria
Navigation means are an indispensable tool for research in marine and continental waters. The CNRDPA has a fleet that enables it to carry out its research activities at sea and in continental waters. :
- A 40-metre research vessel
- A 12-metre boat Nine 09 small boats ranging from 3.20 metres to 4.80 metres
- Barge
Fields of use of the fleet
- Stock assessment
- Biology
- Aquatic environment
- Oceanography
- Pollution
- Inland fisheries
- Hydrobiology
Potential users :
- Universities, research centres, training institutes

geographical information system designed to collect, store, process, analyze, manage and present all types of geo-referenced data from marine aquaculture in Algeri
Research Divisions
Aquaculture
The aquaculture division is responsible for conducting a research programme that contributes to the sustainable development of marine...
Fishing
Its main mission is the evaluation of fisheries resources with the aim of ensuring their rational and sustainable management...
Aquatic Ecosystems
Is a transversal division, which is particularly interested in the knowledge of marine and continental aquatic ecosystems, notably ...
Industry and Processing of Fishery and Aquaculture Products
Its mission is to develop and improve techniques for the valorization of fishery and aquaculture products and co-products. It is also called...