BOBP-IGO signed an MOU with Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST), Chennai during the inauguration of the National Workshop “Blue Biotechnology” conducted by the Centre for Ocean Research, SIST on 5 July 2024.

 

The inaugural event marked a significant milestone with the dedication of the state-of-the-art National Facility for Coastal and Narine Research established by the SIST to the country by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MOES, Government of India.

 

On behalf of BOBP-IGO, Dr. E. Vivekanandan, International Consultant, BOBLME and Adviser, BOBP-IGO exchanged the MoU with the Chancellor, SIST.

 

The event was graced by distinguished guests including Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MOES, Government of India; Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Chancellor, SIST; Prof.T. Balasubramanian, Former VC, CARE; Dr. G.A. Ramadass, Former Director, NIOT; Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Director, MoES-NCCR and Dr. R. Srinivasa Kumar, Director, MoeS-INCOIS.

 

In his remark, Dr Vivekanandan mentioned that the MOU formalises the long-time partnership between BOBP and SIST. He hoped that the National Facility for Marine Research in the multidisciplinary ecosystem of the University is a unique opportunity that could be availed for national and regional research studies including BOBP's BIMREN.