  PAKISTAN
1998 is being observed as the International Year of the Ocean. On this aspect NIO (The
National Institute of Oceanography) and the Marine Reference Collection and Resouce Centre
(MRCRC), the University of Karachi had organized a number of one-day seminars and short
course on the "Awareness of Sea".
In February 1998, NIO organized a three-day short course on "Sequence
Stratigraphy". This course was conducted by a renowned geoscientist Dr. Bilal U. Haq,
Director of Marine Geosciences Programme, Division of Ocean Sciences, National Science
Foundation USA. This course was planned for the researchers, lecturers, students and
professionals. The main objective of the course was to introduce the concepts of Sequence
Stratigraphy to geologistis/geophysicists. This significant aspect of geology is a prime
tool for the exploration of hydrocarbon (oil and gas). About 45 participants of twenty
organizations have attended the course.
One-day seminar on Gas Seeps and Climate Research was also organized by NIO. This
seminar was held on 4th May 1998. The main theme of this seminar was to highlight the main
findings of the Arabian Sea. Number of lectures were delivered by BGR, GEOMAR and NIOs
scientists on the difference aspects of the Arabian Sea Research. This one-day seminar was
attended by more than 100 participants of different departments (college universities,
research departments, oil companies, geological survey etc.)
Second one-day seminar was organized by MRCRC, University of Karachi on 22 July 1998.
The main theme of this seminar was the awareness of the sea to the students and teaching
staff. More than 100 participants from all walk of life attended the seminar.
A number of lectures were delivered by NIO scientists including the Director General
Dr. Shahid Amjad on living and non-living resources. Other speakers from Marine Fisheries
Department, Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi and IUCN
presented their papers while Director, MRCRC Dr. Quddusi B. Kazmi delivered introductory
lecture to highlight the importance of exploring the sea wealth.
More info
Mrs. Riffat Masood
Permanent Delegation of Pakistan to UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: (33) 145682542
Fax:(33) 145666215
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