NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
KARACHI, PAKISTAN



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The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is located in Karachi. It was established in 1981 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan (MoST). The main area of research of the Institute is the north Arabian Sea and beyond. The oceanic and atmospheric processes of the north Arabian Sea modify our climate, offer numerous living and non-living resources, Oceanographic research brings together all the scientific disciplines needed to study the ocean:



The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) offers its expertise, advice and consultancy on Coastal & Offshore Environmental, Resource Development and Protection of Marine Environment.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION & CONSERVATION

  • Environment Audit & Impacts for Coastal Development Projects
  • Ecological Surveys, Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment
  • Environmental Sensitivity Ranking
  • Dispersion & fate of Effluents
  • Oil Pollution Monitoring
  • Heavy Metal Contamination
  • Beach Protection and Seabed Surveys

    COSTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

  • Coastal Dynamics, Waves, Currents, Tidal Level Measurement & Prediction
  • Transport & Dispersion Modeling, Coastal Erosion & Sediment Transport.
  • Coastal hydraulic Surveys for Construction of Ports, Jetties & Harbours
  • Technical Services & Feasibility for development of Aquaculture
  • Coastal Resource Appraisal, Coastal Construction & Environment Protection
  • Oceanographic Data Services


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