Background
Claim businessObjectives
- Promote awareness of the need to conserve marine resources and prevent unnecessary deterioration of quality of the marine environment.
- Offer recommendations for the conservation of the marine environment and to encourage establishments of Marine Reserves or Marine Parks.
- Be available to advise government bodies in Malaysia on matters related to the marine sciences and the rational exploitation of marine resources.
- Foster interest among the general public on marine science issues.
- Organise regular scientific meetings or seminars at local and national level.
- Help establish and maintain contacts with organisations, institutions and scientists interested in marine sciences at national level.
- Procure and provide information concerning marine science; and OE Produce regular publications on marine science.
Service /Price Details
Core Activities
The major activities of Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences are:
- Publication of bi-monthly newsletter, Oceanews.
- Publication of scientific papers presented during annual conferences of marine science..
- Annual conferences on marine sciences.
- Regular indoor meets - to foster interaction among members and to host talks to stimulate.
- Outdoor meets for members to enjot and appreciate the marine ecosystem.
- Coral Reef Support Team (CREST) which conducts reef checks and diving lessons for children.
- Regular research expeditions.