The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) with its headquarters at Dona Paula, Goa, and regional centres at Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.

CSIR-NIO was established on 1 January 1966 following the International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE) in the 1960s. The institute has since grown into a multi-disciplinary oceanographic research institute of international repute. The principal focus of research has been on observing and understanding special oceanographic characteristics of the Indian Ocean. The results have been reported in more than 5000 research articles so far.

Marine

Research

CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography

Sunil Kumar Singh

Rc Kochi

Pradip Mamilwad

Magaly Candida Gracias

Jobin Raj M

Jibin James

Anurag Ak Sharma

Akshay Krishna P

Adarsh Babu

Abhirami S

Shankar Doraiswamy

Sarma Vvss

Sanil Kumar Vv

Madhan R

Jaya Kumar Seelam

Ilangovan D

Aninda Mazumdar

The Research and Development team at CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography focuses on advancing the understanding of oceanographic processes, particularly in the Indian Ocean. Composed of scientists, researchers, and scholars, the team conducts innovative studies, develops new methodologies, and analyzes data to address challenges such as climate change, marine biodiversity, and resource management. Their work contributes significantly to both national and international oceanographic research, resulting in impactful publications and collaborations.

Research and Development

Leadership Team

Research and Development

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