Monsoon and ocean variability, Climate Change, Sea level variations

Objective:

• To understand monsoon variability on all time and spatial scales and its relation to ocean.

• To improve the understanding of climatic teleconnections between the higher latitudes and the tropics.

• Indo-Pacific Ocean will be the focal area of study..

Marine Ecosystem studies with focus on forcing mechanisms and algal blooms

Objective:

• To improve the description of bio-optical and physical interactions of the estuaries, coastal regions and open ocean; quantification of algae and water quality parameters and understanding forcing mechanisms.

• To build up specialized knowledge to develop algorithms needed; validation of geophysical products from the new satellite sensors and application in research and operational services.

Coastal Zone Management and Societal issues

Objective:

• To undertake water quality monitoring studies and suggest ecofriendly mitigative measures.

• Hazard study in relation to monsoon, sea level change and harmful algal blooms.

• Initiate activities on EIA for industries to be established in the coastal zone.

• Dissemination of the scientific knowledge on coastal zone through awareness programmes.

International Programmes

Objective:

• Initiate and participate in international research programs

• Facilitate exchange of scientists and students from collaborative institutions in India with Nansen Centres world wide.

Center's culture

Objective:

• Challenging and inspiring work environment.

• Facilitation for capacity building.

• Open and honest relationship with colleagues and students

• Loyalty to the Nansen Center and Nansen group.

• Excellent relationship with cooperating institutions and funding agencies.

• Creation of an eco-friendly environment in the center and its surroundings.

• Encouragement for talented young scientists.

Technology

Objective:

• Implementation of numerical ocean and ecosystem models.

• Study of the feasibility and to implement the modelling system for the Global Ocean.

• Satellite remote sensing, ocean colour and GIS applications for marine studies.

• Development of ecosystem modules for the modelling system.

• Dissemination of the eco-friendly techniques developed by the center.

Implementation

Objective:

• NERCI to be recognized as an international research center.

• Improvement of the scientific co-operation with Indian scientific institutions to enable utilization of sea truth data.

• Further development of NERCI's research activities with an active Board and council

• Initiation of national and international collaborative research programmes.

• Enhancement of research collaboration with other Nansen centres.

• Further improvement of team spirit and internal communication.

• Public outreach.