CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography Goa

CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography Goa CSIR-NIO a premier oceanography research laboratory, established on 1 Jan.1966, researches on Chemical, Biological, Geological, Physical,Oceanography.

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) with its headquarters at Dona Paula, Goa, and regional centres at Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. CSIR-NIO was established on 1 January 1966 following the International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE) in the 1960s. The institute has since grow

n into a multi-disciplinary oceanographic research institute of international repute. The principal focus of research has been on observing and understanding special oceanographic characteristics of the Indian Ocean. The results have been reported in more than 5000 research articles so far. The major research areas include the four traditional branches of oceanography - biological, chemical, geological/geophysical, and physical – as well as ocean engineering, marine instrumentation and marine archaeology. The institute has numerous state-of-the-art laboratories at its headquarters in Goa as well as the regional centres. It also operates two research vessels RV Sindhu Sankalp (56 m) and RV Sindhu Sadhana (80 m) that are equipped for multidisciplinary oceanographic observations. The institute has a library with 15,000 books and 20,000 back volumes of research journals, making it the best collection of printed literature on ocean sciences in the country. In addition to basic research, the institute also carries out applied research sponsored by the industry. These studies include oceanographic data collection, environmental impact assessment, and modelling to predict environmental impact. The institute also provides consultancy on a number of issues including marine environmental protection and coastal zone regulations. With the largest collection of ocean scientists in the country, and equipped with suitable ocean research infrastructure, CSIR-NIO serves as an advanced centre of education in ocean sciences. It has a School of Oceanography under the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR). In addition, it is a recognized centre for doctoral research by a large number of universities. There are at present over 100 Junior/Senior Research Fellows (qualified through CSIR/UGC eligibility criterion) pursuing their doctoral studies in the institute. In addition, about 300 undergraduate and postgraduate students pursue their project research at this institute every year.

Scientist explaining about the various research activities at CSIR-NIO
30/03/2026

Scientist explaining about the various research activities at CSIR-NIO

Visit of Central Asian Youth Delegation to CSIR-NIO.
30/03/2026

Visit of Central Asian Youth Delegation to CSIR-NIO.

Prof Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO interacting with the group of delegates from the Central Asian Youth Delegati...
30/03/2026

Prof Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO interacting with the group of delegates from the Central Asian Youth Delegation, at CSIR-NIO. Prof. SK Singh, spoke on the topics of Marine research in India, Blue economy and Coastal Sustainability.

CSIR-NIO releases Tourist Illustrated guide on Marine life safety and awareness
27/03/2026

CSIR-NIO releases Tourist Illustrated guide on Marine life safety and awareness

OCEANCON-RCV50 inaugurated at RC-NIO, Visakhapatnam
20/03/2026

OCEANCON-RCV50 inaugurated at RC-NIO, Visakhapatnam

IAS trainee officers visited CSIR-NIO and had interactions on the research activities and administrative matters. Late...
19/03/2026

IAS trainee officers visited CSIR-NIO and had interactions on the research activities and administrative matters. Later they visited the research exhibits.

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CSIR-NIO exhibiting science and technology at Science Fiesta 2026 as part of National Science day celebrations.
28/02/2026

CSIR-NIO exhibiting science and technology at Science Fiesta 2026 as part of National Science day celebrations.

CSIR-NIO participates in the Science Fiesta 2026 at Goa Science Centre
27/02/2026

CSIR-NIO participates in the Science Fiesta 2026 at Goa Science Centre

WOSC inaugural programme at CSIR NIO, Goa
24/02/2026

WOSC inaugural programme at CSIR NIO, Goa

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CSIR-NIO
Dona Paula
403004

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+918322450450

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