
The Oceanographic Research Institute with in the South African Association for Marine Biological Research is based at uShaka Marine World in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Much of the work of the institute is focused on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It is also a leader in marine research in the Western Indian Ocean region, and has worked on projects in all of the countries and island states along Africa’s east coast.
The institute covers a number of areas of expertise and offers a range of marine science services which include scientific investigation, management advice, training and capacity building and consulting.