New $60m marine science institute launched to help Singapore, region with ocean challenges
New institute could also inform development of new western island.
The National Institute of Marine and Ocean Sciences (NIMOS), a $60 million research initiative, was officially launched on September 22 to assist Singapore and the broader South-east Asian region with marine science challenges. The institute, established by the National Parks Board (NParks) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), aims to tackle issues such as coastal development and climate change while developing tools for sustaining marine ecosystems alongside economic growth.
NIMOS will operate as a virtual institute initially, with long-term facilities expected to be built on the NUS campus. The institute's director, Huang Danwei, emphasized the importance of Singapore's role in the High Seas Treaty and its potential to serve as a living laboratory for tropical coastal environments.
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