President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has changed the name and mandate of Marine Research Centre to Maldives Marine Research Institute effective from August 29.
The updated mandate includes researching and collecting scientific data and specimens in regards to sea life and the marine environment, according to the President’s Office. The mandate also includes protecting marine species in threat of extinction, ensuring fishing mechanisms which protect the marine environment and establishing ecosystem-based management in Maldives.
Moreover, the Maldives Marine Research Institute is mandated with research work and providing expert opinion on developing agriculture profession in the Maldives. It also includes providing information and partaking in scientific international associations, the President’s Office said.