From sample collection at sea to detailed laboratory analysis, SMSRC provides the facilities and technical support required throughout the research process. Our infrastructure enables environmental monitoring, experimental research and long-term studies of marine species, habitats and ecosystems.
Every platform at SMSRC is built to connect evidence generation with real decisions: from routine monitoring, to rapid response, to long-term ecosystem programs.
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Marine Facilities
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Facilities
Every platform at SMSRC is built to connect evidence generation with real decisions and support traceable marine science delivery.
The SMSRC provides the state-of-the-art facilities needed to deliver across a broad range of research skills in marine ecology, chemistry and molecular science. Allowing us to understand how marine ecosystems function, the threats they face, and the solutions needed to meet those challenges.
M-BEC
Observing and mapping the abundance, diversity, movements and distributions of marine species to understand the function of marine ecosystems and how these change over time. Performing laboratory and field experiments on organisms or communities to understand the mechanisms that drive change. Modelling biological processes, populations or species distributions to predict the outcome of future scenarios.
M-CaB
Detecting and quantifying the presence and toxicity of various chemicals and compounds, from anthropogenic (e.g. hydrocarbons, PCBs, heavy metals), or marine derived (e.g. Harmful Algal Blooms) sources. Mapping the prevalence, and investigating the environmental consequences, of plastic pollution and litter, eutrophication, deoxygenation, and ocean acidification. Modelling the transport, distribution, transformation and impact of chemicals and contaminants. Assessing water quality. Discovering marine biochemical products and metabolites. Measuring climate relevant compounds and gases; VOCs, ozone, CO2, methane, DMS(p).
M-GeMM
Isolating and sequencing DNA, RNA, and genomes to explore the structure and function of microbial communities, population genetics, organism adaptation, acclimation and evolution, gene regulation in response to environmental drivers. Harness the power of big data techniques through the application of bioinformatics, metagenomics, and eDNA.
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Dry Labs and Analytical Facilities
Supports eDNA workflows, sequencing, and biodiversity marker analysis.
Dry Labs and Analytical Facilities
Delivers nutrient, contaminant, and trace analysis for water and tissue samples.
Dry Labs and Analytical Facilities
Identifying marine pelagic and benthic organism using traditional taxonomy with novel imaging and AI.
Dry Labs and Analytical Facilities
Quantify pollutants and examining their impacts on marine organisms.
Wet-Labs and Experimental Facilities
CT-rooms
Education and Training
Training for students
Marine operations provide deployment, imaging, workshop, and sensor infrastructure to support research programs.
Marine Operations and Fieldwork
Supports offshore sampling, instrumentation deployment, and multidisciplinary field campaigns.
Marine Operations and Fieldwork
Provides trained dive operations for nearshore monitoring, visual surveys, and intervention support.
Marine Operations and Fieldwork
Handles maintenance, repair, and mission preparation for marine hardware and support systems.
Marine Operations and Fieldwork
Provides visual survey systems for habitat condition, biodiversity observations, and event documentation.
Marine Operations and Fieldwork
Streams near-real-time observations for water quality and more.
SMSRC brings together specialised laboratories, advanced research equipment and marine field capabilities to support high-quality research across the Gulf of Oman and beyond.
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