MARINE

The coastal and marine environment is essential for countries' growth and development.
The Fujairah Research centre conducts multidisciplinary applied research to protect marine ecosystems and aquatic biodiversity and monitor the effects of natural and human-induced pressures and hazards on the marine environment.

MARINE RESEARCHES AT THE FRC FOCUS ON MARINE RESOURCES SUSTAINABILITY, AND CONTAIN SIX MAJOR THEMES:
• Cetacean program.
• Turtle Rehabilitation.
• Coral reefs restorations.
• Marine environment monitoring.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE MARINE RESEARCH AT THE FRC ARE:
• To provide a long-term scientific data and knowledge base of the marine ecosystems in Fujairah, in the Gulf of Oman.
• To carry out marine research that will contribute to environmental and resource sustainability.
• To carry out exploration and monitoring of the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of the marine ecosystem.
• To study and understand the marine life that inhabits the waters of the Emirate of Fujairah and protect them from threats posed by human activities, such as shipping and fishing, and protect human activities from marine environmental risks.
• To conduct research on aquatic biodiversity.
• To carry out integrated marine observing and co-operate marine research vessels, UAVs, ROVs, submarines, and underwater devices.
• To research the evolution of aquatic ecosystems.
• To research the effects of natural and human-induced pressures on the marine environment.
• To carry out technology transfer, engage with community members and professionals to promote sustainable marine economy and aquaculture.
• To research fisheries resources and the whole marine ecosystem and make relevant information available to authorities for sustainable development.
• To assist and support the development and implementation of the Fujairah marine conservation strategy.
• To act as a repository of information and specimens on the Fujairah marine ecosystem.
• To collaborate with national and international institutions and organizations.
• To develop human resources in marine ecosystem preservation and sustainability.