Breaking Barriers in University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation

Breaking Barriers in University-Industry Partnerships for Innovation Figure 1: SEATRU biologist posing for the front view of the Public Viewing Lab in the middle of the resort’s lobby. By Mohd Uzair Rusli University-industry collaboration entails joint work in developing and sharing of knowledge, technology, and expertise between corporations and academic institutions. This partnership allows access to […]

Research Inspiration – A Young Researcher’s Journey

Research Inspiration – A Young Researcher’s Journey By Siti Tafzilmeriam Sheikh Abdul Kadir “Be Patient, and This Will Lead to Success in Your Life.” “The research itself is a journey – a journey filled with obstacles and challenge. As a father of three young energetic boys, the greatest obstacle in my research is ‘TIME’. Time management […]

Shark Research Unveils Ocean’s Power to Combat Climate Change

Shark Research Unveils Ocean’s Power to Combat Climate Change Figure: The scientists deployed bio-logger tags equipped with cameras on tiger sharks. Review of this footage showed significant time spent in seagrass habitat, and sparked the initial curiosity around the seagrass meadows of The Bahamas. Photo credit: Diego Camejo for Beneath the Waves (2019). By Shawkat Hossain […]

Cracking Mangrove’s Vitality Code with Modelling

Cracking Mangrove’s Vitality Code with Modelling By Md Rodila Ibrahim Mangroves are forest ecosystems in tropical and subtropical regions along coastlines and estuaries. They offer numerous ecosystem services, including acting as a natural barrier against storm surges and erosion, providing habitat for various marine species, storing carbon, and cycling nutrients. Mangroves are critical for maintaining the […]

INOS and DoFM Quest for a Better Pulau Kapas Marine Park

INOS and DoFM Quest for a Better Pulau Kapas Marine Park By Siti Tafzilmeriam Sheikh Abdul Kadir & Zainudin Bachok Pulau Kapas, a small island near Kuala Terengganu, is a serene sanctuary for nature lovers and adventure seekers in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. With its white sandy beaches and thick palm trees, it offers […]

INOS Signed LOI with Planmalaysia: Bringing Ecosystem-Based Planning to the Forefront

INOS Signed LOI with Planmalaysia: Bringing Ecosystem-Based Planning to the Forefront By Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat On 27 March 2023, INOS, UMT and the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) has finally cemented our years-long collaboration in science-policy interface through the signing of a letter of intent (LOI). The LOI was signed in conjunction with […]

New Start-up Ocean Hydro – Aims to Make Marine Industry Safer

New Start-up Ocean Hydro – Aims to Make Marine Industry Safer We are thrilled to applaud the incorporation of Ocean Hydro Sdn. Bhd. (OHSB) as an INOS-based startup company. Committed to develop innovative solutions for the marine industry with its flagship product, the Marine Forecast System (MFAST), OHSB is set to revolutionise how we predict […]

Preserving the Natural History of Malaysia’s Marine Ecosystems

Preserving the Natural History of Malaysia’s Marine Ecosystems The wet collection room at RRC, with specimens arranged in a system akin to the library for easy access and management. By Izwandy Idris Malaysia is truly a maritime nation with its marine space twice larger than the land area. The nation’s 4,675 km coastline borders the […]

INOS Class of 2022 Celebrates Success

INOS Class of 2022 Celebrates Success INOS graduation ceremony for the class of 2022 was an emotional and unforgettable event. The ceremony was held on 10 December 2022 at INOS Seminar Room. The ceremony was attended by the graduating students, their families, friends, and INOS staff. It was a proud moment for the graduands as […]

Ortho-Images like Never Before

Ortho-Images like Never Before The viva examination for the Masters of Science program has ended, and we are excited to announce that Nurul Hidayah Binti Mat Zaki (P4709) has successfully defended her thesis. Her thesis topic was “Assessing Optimal UAV-Data Pre-Processing Workflows for Quality Ortho-Image Generation to Support Coral Reef Mapping.” Coral reefs are facing […]