Forty-six research vessels under 13 different flags undertook research that extended over 320 cruise months, including an unprecedented number of hydrographic surveys (and repeat surveys) that covered the entire Indian Ocean basin. They were supported by research facilities ashore.
India was a very active participant in IIOE and was given, among other things, the responsibility of sorting, identification and maintenance of zooplankton collections. For this purpose, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) established the Indian Ocean Biological Centre (IOBC, 1962-66) at Cochin in cooperation with UNESCO.
One of the most important outcomes of IIOE was the transformation of the IOBC into the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) as a CSIR National Laboratory, on the 1st of January 1966. In order to celebrate the linked events of 50 years of completion of IIOE and the Golden Jubilee of NIO, an International Symposium will be organized from 30th November to 4th December 2015.
The Symposium, co-sponsored by NIO, SCOR, and IOC, will provide a forum for marine and related scientists all over the world to present results of their latest research in the Indian Ocean, review the progress made in understanding the unique characteristics of the region and plan future research to address outstanding issues.
Website: http://www.io50.incois.gov.in
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