Muka Head Research Station

The Muka Head Research Station is geared for research into tropical marine and coastal science.

At the station are:

Laboratories and Hatcheries

Water quality laboratoy

Taxonomy laboratory

Plankton laboratory

Microscopy laboratory

Indoor hatcheries

Open air hatcheries

Sea Water and Aeration System

Running sea system with primary, secondary and tertiary filtration. Aeration is provided by two air compressors.

Concrete and fibreglas tanks for culture work.

Marine sampling facilities

36 footer boat with three crewman

Landing jetty

SCUBA facilities

Sample freezers and cold rooms

Accomodation and Meals

Accomodation

The Station can house 80 students and 20 scientists at any one time. Students are housed in dormitories while scientists and academia can opt for the flatlets. However application and booking are to be mede in advance. Only personnel involved in courses, research and teaching at the station are allowed accomodation here.

Meals

Meals for largre groups can be catered .Please advise well in advance. The scientists chalets are equipped with shared kitchens.