Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Ahmadu Bello Way.

About Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research is a multidisciplinary marine research institute and Nigeria's main institution for the Marine Sciences. It is charged with researching the abundance, distribution, biological and other characteristics of species of fish and other marine forms of life as well as management measures for their conservation. - the physical characteristics of the Nigerian territorial waters, topography of the sea beds and deposits on / or under the sea beds. - effect of pollution on the health of Nigerian coastal waters and its prevention amongst many other functions.

History of Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research was established in November 1975 by the Research Institutes’ Establishment Order.

Safety

The NIOMR is located in a very safe place, there is not a threat to security here.

Best to Visit Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

It is best to Visit NIOMR during working hours, when corporate activities take place.

Most Common Visitors

Researchers, staff and government officials visit the NIOMR most frequently for different purposes.

Weather at Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research

The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research  is located in Lagos state which is the South-West part of Nigeria. This region has just two season which is the dry and rainy season. The rainy season comes from the month of May till early August while the dry season comes from the month of October till April. Usually, between the month of December and February harmattan comes along