National Institute of Oceanography (Pakistan)

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National Institute of Oceanography
قومی اداره سمندر جغرافیہ
Agency overview
Formed1981
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Agency executive
  • Asif Inam, Director General
Parent agencyMinistry of Science and Technology (Pakistan)
Websiteniopk.gov.pk

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), (Urdu: قومی اداره سمندر جغرافیہ‎), is a department of the Government of Pakistan and a major research institute of Ministry of Science and Technology (Pakistan). The NIO is a science and research executive organization located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan . The NIO' research and studies are funded by the Federal Government of Pakistan while the facilities are provided by the Sindh Government.

History

NIO was established in 1981 through a Government Resolution to conduct multidisciplinary research in oceanography in the coastal and offshore areas of Pakistan (EEZ 24,000 km²). The institute has 30 qualified marine scientists working on ocean biology/productivity, marine chemistry and environment, physical oceanography/coastal hydraulics, marine geology and geophysics.

Notable people

  • Hina Baig - Senior Research Scientist at the National Institute of Oceanography

See also

  • Pakistan Antarctic Programme
  • Pakistan Meteorological Department

External links





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