Strategic Goals

·         To serve as the Sultan Qaboos University focal point for marine biotechnology.

·         To seek and administer internal and external research funding for multi-disciplinary marine biotechnology research programs.

·         To support post graduate training and education.

·         To support visiting research scientists and facilitate their research in marine biotechnology in Oman.

·     To facilitate interactions between Sultan Qaboos University and government ministries, international organizations and the commercial sector for conducting research and development in the field of marine biotechnology.

·         To create awareness of the potential developments and commercial opportunities for marine biotechnology through the use of scientific and popular media and by the organization of local, regional and international meetings.