1980 - National Institute of Oceanography
1980 - National Institute of Oceanography
1980 - National Institute of Oceanography
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The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oceanography</strong> (NIO) came into<br />
existence in 1966. The <strong>Institute</strong> besides having its Headquarters<br />
in Dona Paula, Goa, has three Regional Centres in Cochin,<br />
Bombay and Waltair.<br />
The <strong>Institute</strong> has identified 8 major priority areas for Research<br />
& Development with the object <strong>of</strong> utilizing the Sea and its<br />
resources for the benefit <strong>of</strong> our people and to develop technology<br />
to be utilized by the users <strong>of</strong> the Sea. The major R & D areas are:<br />
1. Food from the Sea<br />
2. Minerals from the Sea<br />
3. Energy from the Sea<br />
4. Drugs from the Sea<br />
5. Coastal Zone Management<br />
6. Protection <strong>of</strong> Marine Environment from Pollution<br />
7. Marine Instrumentation<br />
8. Ocean Engineering<br />
The <strong>Institute</strong> is also aiming at developing self sufficiency in<br />
ocean technology and be the focal point <strong>of</strong> oceanographic Data and<br />
Information pertaining to the Indian Ocean region.<br />
Main building <strong>of</strong> the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oceanography</strong> at Dona Paula, Goa
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