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SMSRC Building
SMSRC’s purpose-built research centre and marine facilities on the coast of Khorfakkan.
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Visual Showcase
A visual collection of SMSRC’s research, facilities, people, events and marine activities.
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Moments from SMSRC
Explore images and videos capturing our research, people, partnerships, events, field operations and key milestones.
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Marine Life Beyond SMSRC
Explore the diverse marine life found while snorkelling in the waters off SMSRC.
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Sample Processing
Weekly field visits to our S1 Ocean Observatory buoy.
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Nudibranch
The remarkable macro life of Al Qalqali MPA, just five minutes from SMSRC.
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Marine Life Beyond SMSRC
Turtles observed in the waters around SMSRC are documented through photo-identification to support ongoing monitoring and research.
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Marine Life Beyond SMSRC
Explore the diverse marine life found beneath the waters surrounding SMSRC.
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BRUV
A BRUV system records marine species in Alqalqali MPA, supporting our research.
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AL Qalqali MPA
The remarkable macro life of Al Qalqali MPA, just five minutes from SMSRC.
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Sample Processing
Field visits will collect samples from the waters immediately surrounding SMSRC.
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Stories from SMSRC
Explore videos highlighting our research, fieldwork, partnerships, people, events and key milestones.
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Khorfakkan, inaugurated on 30 of October 2026 the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre, affiliated with the university, in the city of Khorfakkan.
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Professor Steve Widdicombe, Executive Director of the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre (SMSRC)
Join Professor Steve Widdicombe, the Center’s Director, on a journey to explore the hidden wonders beneath the waves
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cooperation University of khorfakkan SMSRC X Emirates Nature-WWF
Supporting National Sustainability and Environmental Research Efforts University of Khorfakkan represented by (SMSRC) and Emirates Nature-WWF Sign Cooperation Agreement.
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Bringing Marine Science to Life
Our professional underwater photographers and communication team capture marine life, research and fieldwork, transforming science into visual stories that strengthen Ocean Literacy.