Departments & Research Institute
The Centre is organised into five operational departments and the Marine Research Institute, working together to deliver evidence-based science for Somalia's Blue Economy.
Administration & Finance Department
Provides the administrative backbone of the Centre — human resources, finance, procurement, and corporate services that enable the research programme to operate efficiently.
- Human resources & staff development
- Budget, accounts & financial reporting
- Procurement & asset management
- Office administration & general services
Planning & Research Department
Coordinates the Centre's strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and overall research direction across mandate areas.
- Strategic planning & institutional development
- Monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
- Research coordination & quality assurance
- Partnerships & external relations
Marine Environment & Conservation Research Department
Leads ecological monitoring, marine pollution studies, and conservation research across Somalia's coastal and ocean ecosystems.
- Coastal & marine ecosystem monitoring
- Marine pollution & water quality
- Biodiversity & habitat conservation
- Climate change impact assessment
Maritime Safety & Security Research Department
Conducts research that supports safe navigation, maritime domain awareness, and the security of Somalia's territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone.
- Navigability & hydrographic studies
- Maritime domain awareness
- Search & rescue capability assessment
- Maritime security policy research
Marine Resources Research Department
Assesses Somalia's marine biological resources — fisheries stocks, aquaculture potential, and the sustainable exploitation of the country's Blue Economy assets.
- Fisheries stock assessment
- Aquaculture & mariculture research
- Sustainable harvest & quota studies
- Value-chain & fisheries economics
Marine Research Institute
The Centre's umbrella research institute — laboratories, field stations, and scientific infrastructure that support the work of every research department.
- Laboratory & analytical facilities
- Field stations & survey platforms
- Scientific publications & data services
- Capacity-building & training programmes
Working with the Centre
Government institutions, research partners, and the public can reach the relevant department through the Centre's central enquiry channel at info@smrrc.gov.so. For senior leadership, contact chairman@smrrc.gov.so.