Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

About Us

About us

Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), is a multidisciplinary marine research institute and Nigeria’s prime institute for Marine Sciences.

NIOMR was established in November 1975 by the Research Institutes Establishment Order 1975. The headquarters of the institute is located at the Bar Beach, contiguous to the Atlantic Ocean. Our scientific research activities encompass virtually all aspects concerned with ocean and marine science namely Aquaculture, Biological oceanography, Biotechnology, Fisheries resources, Fish technology & Product development, Physical & Chemical oceanography, Marine geology/geophysics, African Regional Aquaculture Centre (ARAC), Extension Services, Mariculture, Fishing Technology and Safety and Marine Meteorology and Safety.

Our Mandate

Rational Exploitation of Marine Resources and Conservation for Sustainable Development and Healthy Marine Environment. 

NIOMR’S statutory research responsibilities include:

  • Genetic Improvement of Marine and Brackish water living resources in Nigerian Brackish and Marine waters.
  • Rational Exploitation of Marine Resources and Conservation for Sustainable Development and Healthy Marine Environment
  • Studies of Abundance, Distribution and Biology of Aquatic Resources in Nigerian Brackish and Marine waters.
  • Establishment of the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Nigerian Territorial waters.
  • Determination of the Effects of Pollution of Nigerian Coastal Waters and its Prevention.
  • Extension Research and Liaison Services in areas of her Mandates.
  • Training in Marine, Fisheries, Oceanography, and Aquaculture.
  • Safety of fishermen and officers.
  • Advisory in the area of Fishing vessel construction.
  • Artisanal development
  • Post-harvest training and management

Our Goal

To key into the national development goals of food security, poverty reduction, marine environment safety, cleanliness and sustainability.

Our Mission and vision statement

Mission

Aspiration as a national Marine, Fisheries and Oceanography Centre of excellence using dedicated, world-class scientists to collect, analyze and provide scientific data and information for the development of scientific products necessary for the sustainability utilization and management of Nigeria’s aquatic marine resources, coastal and ocean environment for the benefit of our national global community at large.

Vision

To become a World class Centre of Excellence in Marine Science