The Albion Fisheries Research Centre carries out the research, development and management functions of the Ministry of Agro Industry, Food Production and Security (Fisheries Division). It has been almost entirely constructed and equipped with Japanese assistance in three phases between 1981 to 1995. The facilities at the Albion Fisheries Research Centre cover a total surface area of 3,410m² which include an office/administration block, biological, chemical, bacteriological and marine ecological laboratories and hatcheries. In addition, a set of out-door rearing ponds of a total surface of 12,000m² is available for experimental culture work.

Projects/services of the Centre are implemented through the following 3 Divisions: (1) Fisheries Research Division, (2) Aquaculture Division, (3) Marine Sciences Division.

Contact Details

Address: Albion
Petite Rivière
Mauritius

Tel: ( 230 ) 238 4100
Fax : ( 230 ) 238 4184
Email: fish@intnet.mu
Website : http://fisheries.gov.mu