Centre of Excellence for Marine Biology

The Centre of Excellence for Marine Biology (CEMB) is a federally founded centre at the University of Karachi dedicated to the study of the marine fauna of the Arabian Sea. CEMB conducts research on marine biodiversity, ecology and conservation, supporting Pakistan's understanding and sustainable management of its coastal and marine resources.

Marine Biodiversity & Taxonomy
Coastal Ecology
Fisheries & Marine Resource Research
Marine Conservation

About the Centre

Director: Office of the Director
Federally founded Centre of Excellence
Email: cemb@uok.edu.pk

Facilities

Marine biology laboratories, specimen and reference collections, and field research facilities supporting studies of the Arabian Sea coastline.

Career Opportunities

01Marine and fisheries research organizations.
02Environmental protection and coastal management agencies.
03Academic and museum roles in marine biology and taxonomy.

Contact & Leadership

Director: Office of the Director
Institute: Centre of Excellence for Marine Biology, University of Karachi
Email: cemb@uok.edu.pk
General enquiries: Contact the University

Studying Pakistan's Marine Heritage

As a federally founded centre, CEMB plays a key role in documenting and conserving the marine fauna of the Arabian Sea, supporting national research priorities in marine biology.