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:
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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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