INOS’s Collaborative Laboratory Inauguration Marks a New Era in Marine Research
INOS’s Collaborative Laboratory Inauguration Marks a New Era in Marine Research In a momentous event that gathered academia, industry, and the community, the Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the University-Industry-Community Collaborative Laboratory. Prof. Dr. Mazlan Abd Ghaffar, the Vice Chancellor of UMT, officiated the ceremony. In […]
Deadly Jellyfish Spotted on Local Beach – RRC Team Takes Action
Deadly Jellyfish Spotted on Local Beach – RRC Team Takes Action Portuguese Man’O War (PMOW) By Izwandy Idris & Ahmad Fakhrurrazi Mokhtar The South China Sea Research Repository team of INOS, UMT (RRC) has taken the proactive initiative of informing the local public about the dangers of Portuguese Man’O War (PMOW) jellyfish. These jellyfish, known locally […]
Working Visit for Malaysian Marine Spatial Planning (MMSP)
Working Visit for Malaysian Marine Spatial Planning (MMSP) By Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is basically an ecosystem-based approach and a public policy process for a society to better determine how the ocean and the coasts are sustainably used and protected – for now and for the future generations. The MMSP is […]
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 […]
