IOESBULLETIN11TH ISSUE JAN-JUNE 2024INSTITUTE OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCES (IOES)C308, Advanced Studies Complex,Universiti Malaya50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIAPhone : +603-7967 4640/6995Fax : +603-7967 6994E-mail : [email protected]
OF CONTENTSCONTENTSTable8.1. VISIT Faculty of Bioresources & Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal AbidinIOES BLUE CARBON SEMINAR SERIESJapan Blue Carbon Credit System (J-Blue Credit®) and Roadmap2.3. VISIT Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT), JapanIOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIESAI and Systems Design for Marine Challenges4.IOES MARINE BIODIVERSITY SEMINAR SERIESChallenges of APMBON (Asia-Pacific Marine Biodiversity Observation Network): tofill the gap of marine biodiversity data and to promote better conservation andmanagement of marine ecosystems5.6. VISIT Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, China10. SCIENCE CAMP & RESEARCH GALLERYPolar and Marine Science Exploration11. MOU SIGNING CEREMONYwith Malaysian Meteorological Department13. IOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES-SUSTAINING SEAWEEDAQUACULTURESustaining Eucheumatoids Aquaculture Amid Global Climate ChangeSeaweed Biosecurity and the Progressive Management PathwayConserving Wild Seaweeds for The Future of The Global Seaweed Industry8. VISIT China-Asean College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen Municipal Bureau ofOcean Development, Xiamen Financial Audit Center and Xiamen Torch GroupIOES-NARC SEMINAR SERIESThe Role of Viruses in Marine Polar Environments and their Response to Change9.7. VISIT Malaysian Meteorological Department12.IOES-FPE SEMINARCrispy Carly Japanese Sea Grape, Crisp and Wellness in Every Bowl16. MEDIA COVERAGES15. AWARDSI O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...12...13...14...16...17CHINA ASEAN BELT AND ROAD JOINT LABORATORY ONMARICULTURE TECHNOLOGY14. ...15
https://ioes.um.edu.myBachok Marine Research Station, IOES received 53 students fromBachelor of Science (Hons) Aquatic Science, Faculty of Bioresources& Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut campus,Terengganu for an educational visit on 11 January 2024. IOES hasorganized various engaging activities, including an insightful lectureon harmful algal blooms by Dr Monaliza Mohd Din, a fascinatingsession on examining microorganisms under microscopes,demonstrations of various scientific sampling instruments, and afun introduction to scuba diving. It was an enriching experience foreveryone involved!FACULTY OF BIORESOURCES & FOODINDUSTRY, UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN11 JAN 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1V I S I TBachok Marine Research Station, Institute of Ocean and EarthSciences, Universiti Malaya, Kelantan+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 1
https://ioes.um.edu.myDr. Atsushi Watanabe from The Ocean Policy ResearchInstitute, The Sasakawa Peace Foundation delivered aseminar entitled \"Japan Blue Carbon Credit System (J-BlueCredit®) and Roadmap\" on January 15, 2024 which wasattended by lecturers, researchers and postgraduatestudents from IOES and other faculties.JAPAN BLUE CARBON CREDIT SYSTEM(J-BLUE CREDIT®) AND ROADMAP15 JAN 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S B L U E C A R B O N S E M I N A R S E R I E SAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 2
https://ioes.um.edu.myA total of seven delegates from Tokyo University of Marine Science andTechnology (TUMSAT), Japan visited IOES on 19 February 2024 to encouragediscussions on joint research in the field of marine science. The delegates werelead by Professor Masashi Maita, Executive Vice President (Education andInternational Affairs), and accompanied by researchers from Department ofMarine Biosciences, Department of Food Science and Technology and severalstaff from Academic Support and International Division, TUMSAT.TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF MARINE SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY (TUMSAT), JAPANI O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1V I S I T+603-7967 4640 [email protected] Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya19 FEB 2024TUMSAT Delegates:Prof. Hidehiro KondoAssoc. Prof. Yutaka HagaAssistant Prof. Ryusuke MiyamotoAssistant Prof. Mark Anthony Bolivar RedoMs. Erina KagaMr. Tomohiro IinoMs. Noriko Hozumi3They were also taken to visit the IOES Research Laboratory and the AlgaeResearch Laboratory and were given a brief briefing on several researchprojects selected by the IOES researchers.
https://ioes.um.edu.myAssociate Professor Dr Sai-kit Yeung from Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology (HKUST) delivered a seminar entitled \"AI and Systems Designfor Marine Challenges\" on 29 Feb 2024 which was attended by lecturers,researchers and postgraduate students from IOES and other faculties. Inaddition, his colleague, Prof. Stanley Chun Kwan Lau also held a sharingsession related to the Master of Science program at the Department ofOcean Science (OCES), HKUST. They were also taken to visit the IOES ResearchLaboratory and the Algae Research Laboratory and were given a brief briefingon several research projects selected by IOES researchers.AI AND SYSTEMS DESIGN FORMARINE CHALLENGES29 FEB 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S S C I E N T I F I C S E M I N A R S E R I E SAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex,Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 4
https://ioes.um.edu.myProf. Dr. Masahiro Nakaoka from Hokkaido University, Japan delivered a seminarentitled \"Challenges of APMBON (Asia-Pacific Marine Biodiversity ObservationNetwork): To Fill the Gap of Marine Biodiversity Data and To Promote BetterConservation and Management of Marine Ecosystems\" on March 12, 2024 whichwas attended by lecturers, researchers and postgraduate students from IOES andother faculties. The question-and-answer session has also been active, with manydiscussion about seaweed and blue carbon activity.CHALLENGES OF APMBON (ASIA-PACIFIC MARINEBIODIVERSITY OBSERVATION NETWORK): TO FILLTHE GAP OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY DATA AND TOPROMOTE BETTER CONSERVATION ANDMANAGEMENT OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS12 MARCH 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S M A R I N E B I O D I V E R S I T Y S E M I N A RS E R I E SAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 5
https://ioes.um.edu.myA total of four researchers from the Fourth Institute of Oceanography (4IO),Ministry of Natural Resources China led by Prof. Dr. Feng Aiping, DirectorGeneral of 4IO visited IOES on 7 April 2024 to discuss joint research in thefield of marine science. The discussion was also attended by Prof. Dr. SaifulAnuar Karsani, Executive Director of Department of Research Management.FOURTH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY,MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHINA9 APRIL 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1V I S I TVideo Conference Room, Research Innovation and InnovationComplex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] Delegates:Prof. Dr. Feng AipingDr. Guan YaoDr. Chen JieDr. Ma Xiaowan6
https://ioes.um.edu.myDelegates from Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) visited IOESBachok Marine Research Station in Kelantan on 22 April 2024. There were 43METMalaysia delegates, led by Mr Ambun Dindang, Deputy Director General(Strategic & Technical). The majority of the METMalaysia personnel are from thePetaling Jaya headquarters. Several METMalaysia personnel from the Kelantan andTerengganu stations also participated. IOES BMRS representatives on the dayincluded Dr Fadzil Mohd Nor, Mr Muhammad Al'Amin, Mr Ahmad Amin, Mr Mohd NorliRopidi, and a few station administrative workers.The event began with a welcoming remarks by Dr Fadzil Mohd Nor (IOES), followed byDr Ahmad Fairudz Jamaluddin (METMalaysia), who explained the existingcollaboration between METMalaysia and IOES Bachok. Mr Muhammad Al'Amin (IOES)later explained the facilities available at IOES BMRS. Mr Ahmad Amin then led thedelegates to the Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) Tower, where he explained theinstruments available at the tower. Some participants were also taken to thedormitory, and then to the labs at the IOES main building. The visit concluded with arefreshment before the METMalaysia delegates went for their next destination, theMalaysian National Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) on the Kelantan shore.MALAYSIAN METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT22 APRIL 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1V I S I TBachok Marine Research Station, Institute of Ocean and EarthSciences, Universiti Malaya, Kelantan+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 7
https://ioes.um.edu.myA delegation from China-Asean College of Marine Sciences together withdelegations from Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Ocean Development,Xiamen Financial Audit Center and Xiamen Torch Group led by Mr. ZengDongsheng paid an official visit to IOES on May 15, 2024 to discuss jointresearch conducted at IOES and explore potential areas of cooperation.Bilateral discussions were also held to gain insight into IOES' ongoingprojects and initiatives in marine science. The delegation was also takenon a tour of the IOES Research Laboratory and explained about the variousstudies carried out at IOES.CHINA-ASEAN COLLEGE OF MARINESCIENCES, XIAMEN MUNICIPAL BUREAU OFOCEAN DEVELOPMENT, XIAMEN FINANCIALAUDIT CENTER AND XIAMEN TORCH GROUP15 MAY 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1V I S I TAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 8
https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES and the National Antarctic Research Center (NARC) have jointlyorganized a seminar titled \"The role of viruses in marine polarenvironments and their response to change\" on May 20, 2024 at theAnggerik Room, Advanced Study Complex. This seminar was delivered byProfessor Dr Andrew McMinn from the University of Tasmania, Australia.THE ROLE OF VIRUSES IN MARINE POLARENVIRONMENTS AND THEIR RESPONSETO CHANGE20 MAY 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S - N A R C S E M I N A R S E R I E SAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 9
https://ioes.um.edu.myLife Education Academy Malaysia (LEAM), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences(IOES) , National Antarctic Research Centre (NARC) and Yayasan PenyelidikanAntartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) successfully hosted the Science Camp & ResearchGallery: Polar and Marine Science Exploration Program on May 29, 2024. This eventaimed to immerse students in the wonders of world-class marine science researchand inspire a passion for STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, andMathematics).POLAR AND MARINE SCIENCEEXPLORATION29 MAY 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1S C I E N C E C A M P & R E S E A R C H G A L L E R YExhibition Hall, Research Management andInnovation Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] day was filled with enriching experiences for 40 secondary school studentsaged 13 to 19. Participants had the unique opportunity to attend marine sciencelectures from esteemed scholars at the Universiti Malaya, engage in interactivediscussions, and gain insights into cutting-edge research. They toured the researchlaboratories, where they witnessed the intricacies of scientific investigations and thereal-world application of theoretical knowledge.10
https://ioes.um.edu.myOne of the event's highlights was the visit to the marine research exhibition, whichshowcased the diversity of marine life and the importance of marine conservation.The students were also treated to a guided tour of the Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardenat the Universiti Malaya, where they learned about the rich diversity of tropicalplants and the ecological significance of preserving such environments. Theexploration concluded with a walk through the grand campus of the UniversitiMalaya, including a visit to the iconic Dewan Tunku Canselor and the Central Library,leaving a lasting impression of the academic grandeur.I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1S C I E N C E C A M P & R E S E A R C H G A L L E R Y+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 11
https://ioes.um.edu.myA Memorandum of Understanding Signing ceremony between the MalaysianMeteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and IOES was held on 29 May 2024 atthe Exhibition Hall, Research and Innovation Management Complex. The MoU wassigned by Dr. Mohd Hisham bin Mohd Anip, Deputy Director General (Operations) ofMetMalaysia and Prof. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, Chairman of Frontiers of the NaturalWorld Cluster and Dr. Ahmad Fairuz bin Jamaluddin (Director, Atmospheric Scienceand Cloud Seeding Division, MetMalaysia) and Prof. Dr. Lim Phaik Eem, ExecutiveDirector of IOES served as witnesses. The MetMalaysia delegation was then taken ona tour of the Research Gallery which houses selected research exhibition in the fieldof polar and marine sciences after the MoU ceremony.MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)SIGNING CEREMONY WITH MALAYSIANMETEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT29 MAY 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1M O UExhibition Hall, Research Management and Innovation Complex,Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] Photos: International Relations Centre & Department Of Research Management12
https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES and the Faculty of Business and Economics have jointly organized aseminar entitled \"Crispy Carly Japanese Sea Grape, Crisp and wellness inevery bowl\" on 31 May 2024 at the IOES Meeting Room, Advanced StudiesComplex. This seminar is the result of research from the IIRG IndustrialEngagement of Mah Meri Empowerment through Lato' Aquaculture andTransformation Initiatives (MELATI) collaborative project (Project No:IIRG003C-2023). The seminar was delivered by Huang Mengyuan, SitiRahmah Othman, Xing Qianlu and Zhiqing Lian.CRISPY CARLY JAPANESE SEA GRAPE,CRISP AND WELLNESS IN EVERY BOWL31 MAY 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S - F P E S E M I N A RIOES Meeting Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] 13
https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES has held a series of Sustaining SeaweedAquaculture seminars in conjunction with WorldOceans Day which is celebrated on June 8 every year.The seminar series began with Prof. Dr. Lim Phaik Eem,who presented on \"Sustaining EucheumatoidsAquaculture Amid Global Climate Change.\" This wasfollowed by Prof. Elizabeth Cottier-Cook from theScottish Association for Marine Science in the UnitedKingdom, who delivered a topic on \"SeaweedBiosecurity and the Progressive ManagementPathway”. Prof. Juliet Brodie and Dr. Sophie Corriganfrom the Natural History Museum, London alsodelivered a seminar titled \"Conserving Wild Seaweedsfor The Future of the Global Seaweed Industry\". Thisseminar has successfully attracted the interest ofvarious levels of researchers and received a veryencouraging response.SUSTAINING SEAWEED AQUACULTURE: 7 JUNE 2024I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1I O E S S C I E N T I F I C S E M I N A R S E R I E SAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya+603-7967 4640 [email protected] EUCHEUMATOIDS AQUACULTURE AMIDGLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGESEAWEED BIOSECURITY AND THE PROGRESSIVEMANAGEMENT PATHWAYCONSERVING WILD SEAWEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF THEGLOBAL SEAWEED INDUSTRY14
https://ioes.um.edu.my 15Following on from the Workshop on China-ASEAN Belt and Road JointLaboratory of Mariculture Technology which was held in May 2023, IOESbecame the main collaboration partner in Malaysia for a collaborativeproject with Sun Yat-Sen University, China. The official launch of theestablishment of the China ASEAN Belt and Road Joint Laboratory onMariculture Technology was held in Zhuhai, China in conjunction withthe 2024 Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Marine Industry DevelopmentForum & China-ASEAN Mariculture Industry Development Forum on 5 to7 March 2024.I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1C H I N A A S E A N B E L T A N D R O A D J O I N TL A B O R A T O R Y O N M A R I C U L T U R E T E C H N O L O G Y+603-7967 4640 [email protected] Laboratory focuses on mariculture technology and will conduct jointresearch with ASEAN research institutions in the agriculture and marinescience technology.
https://ioes.um.edu.myProfessor Dr. Lim Phaik Eem, Executive Director of IOESwas awarded Tokoh Penyelidik (Science Field) at theUniversiti Malaya Excellence Awards which was held on24 April 2024. This award was held to give recognitionand appreciation to researchers who show excellenceand make significant contributions to development andimprovement UM research in particular and the countryin general.I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 1A W A R D S+603-7967 4640 [email protected] O K O H P E N Y E L I D I K ( S C I E N C E F I E L D )Lai Jia Yong, PhD student under the supervisionof Professor Dr. Siti Aisyah Alias, Dr. Cheah Weeand Dr. Kishneth Palaniveloo have won the Geofor Good Impact Awards awarded by Googlethrough the 'Microbial Diversity in the MangroveSediments Along the Straits of Malacca' project.G E O F O R G O O D I M P A C T A W A R D SA W A R D O F O U T S T A N D I N GC O N T R I B U T I O N T O T H EI N T E R N A T I O N A L S O C I E T Y F O RA P P L I E D P H Y C O L O G YDr. Poong Sze Wan, IOES Senior Lecturer wasawarded the Award of OutstandingContribution to the International Society forApplied Phycology on 20 June 2024 inconjunction with her contribution to thephycology association.Associate Professor Dr. Lim Po Teen has beenawarded the President InternationalFellowship Initiative (PIFI) Award for VisitingScientist by the Bureau of InternationalCooperation, Chinese Academy of Science.P R E S I D E N T I N T E R N A T I O N A LF E L L O W S H I P I N I T I A T I V E ( P I F I )V I S I T I N G S C I E N T I S T16
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