
2017 Report – Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Borneo Marine Research Institute
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Department/Institution
Borneo Marine Research Institute
Country
Malaysia Kota Kinabalu
Person filling out the report
Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa
saleem@ums.edu.my
Associated UNI Thematic Hubs
Climate Change
Yes
International universities, professional societies
Other research network affiliations
Yes
Institutions of higher education, scientific societies. Focal Point of International Ocean Institute
Collaborations with UNI members in academic activities
No
Collaborations with UNI members in research initiatives
No
Undergraduate Programmes
1. Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture)
2. Bachelor of Science in (Marine Science)
Master Programmes
Master of Science Degree in the following specialized areas:
1. Aquaculture
2. Marine science
3. Marine biotechnology
4. Physical oceanography
PhD Programmes
PhD programs in the following specialized areas:
1. Aquaculture
2. Marine science
3. Marine biotechnology
4. Physical oceanography
5. Coastal & marine management
Online links: http://www.ums.edu.my/ipmb
Other Programmes
1.Apprenticeship for local and international students
2. University-community platforms
3. University-industry projects
4. Stakeholder workships in fish farming and marine conservation
5. International Conference on Marine Science & Aquaculture (held annually, generally in March).
6. Forums, workshops, training programs, extension programs are among the activities held on ad-hoc basis as and when required
Books
Mustafa, S. & Shapaei, R. (2015). Aquaculture Ecosystems: Adaptability and Sustainability. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
Mustafa, S. (2015). The Ecological Paradigm in Seafood Security. Penerbit UMS, Kota Kinabalu.
Articles
Kian, A.Y.S., Mochizuki, H., Shapawi, S. et al. (2012). Fisheries stock enhancement for the benefit of local communities. Penerbit UMS, Kota Kinabalu.
Saleem, M., Shigeharu, S. & Marianne Luin (2013). Response of pure stock of coral reef tiger grouper and hybrid grouper to simulated ocean acidification. International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses 5(1) 47-54.
Abentin, E. & Saleem, M. (2014). Water quality remediation using geotextile in fish fish hatchery systems. Aquaculture Research and Development 5: 1-6.
Sumbing, M.V., Alazad, S, Estim, A. et al. (2016). Growth performance of spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) in land-based Integrated Multi-trophic aquaculture system. Trans. Sci. Technol. 3, 143-149.
Projects
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture and Water Quality Remediation.RM 826,549.30, NRGS (Ministry of Education), 2014-2018.
Effect of broodstock nutrition on reproductive performance and seed quality of tiger grouper and mangrove crab reared in hatchery RM 121, 288.40 MOE 2014-2015
Our institute houses a major marine biodiversity showcase in the form of museum and aquarium, and this facility is open to general public as well as tourists.