In a conversation with ISNA, the head of the research institute informed: the implementation of oceanic research patrols from Shahrivar

The head of the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences stated that we had many problems in the research ship and we tried to solve these problems, adding: Unfortunately, these problems were not solved in the past years, so the ship was not seriously used and this year the sea patrols will be revived again..

In an interview with ISNA, Dr. Morteza Tavakoli, referring to the importance of the oceans, said: 70 percentage of the earth's surface and 96.5 percentage of the earth's water is dedicated to the oceans; Therefore, a large amount of water on the planet is made up of these water bodies, without a doubt, the oceans play a very important role in the climate cycle and rainfalls and droughts..

He attracted more than 96 He mentioned the percentage of solar heat entering the earth by the oceans as another feature of these water areas and stated: Oceans also have an important effect on the cycles CO۲, have nitrogen and oxygen, while it has a controlling role on storms and hence it is a balancing factor between land and climate and is able to control climate crises indirectly..

Tavakli mentioned the impact on energy cycles, oxygen production for the inhabitants of the earth and food supply for humans as other features of the oceans and continued: In addition, the oceans play an effective role in mental health, in such a way that beach dwellers are happier people and it has also been proven that people who travel to the sea experience better conditions in terms of mental health..

The head of the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences pointed out: In addition to biological effects, the oceans also have economic values, such that these water environments are considered as a vital highway in the transfer and trade of goods and about 80 Percentage of world trade and 70 A percentage of goods are transported to Europe by sea, while Iran is one of the countries that export oil by sea..

He considered the fishing exploitation of the oceans as one of the other economic advantages and added: Iran is one of the poor countries in terms of rainfall, but despite this, we are not in a bad situation in terms of water resources; But the management of water resource consumption is not appropriate. Instead of using fresh water resources, the country's marine capacities can be used to develop aquaculture.

Tavakli named the improper population distribution as one of the country's challenges and said: 80 In recent years, the pattern of migration to cities has intensified and changed. in the past 25 percentage of the population lived in cities, but now more than  75 The percentage of the country's population has settled in cities, and this indicates that the population settled in areas that have a weak environmental load..

This researcher in the field of oceanography considered Tehran as an example of areas with weak environmental load and reminded: Tehran city has the ability to maintain the population. 14 It does not have millions and instead of strengthening economically weak areas, we have strengthened the places that have stronger infrastructure and this approach has caused migration from villages to cities..

Emphasizing that the settlement of the population in a major part of the country is at risk, Tavakli stated: When the population migrates from the residential areas to the cities, it means that they have been directed from the regional balance of the production sector to the consumption sector..

He described Iran as a maritime country and did not consider its settlement system to be based on the sea and said: the country's population is concentrated in the central regions of Iran instead of on the coasts. While in Southeast Asia and Europe, most of the settlements are coastal, because these countries are trying to use the maximum capacity of their cities, but we in Iran have been unaware of this potential..

The share of water areas in the gross national product

He emphasized that according to the statistical evidence, the share of the maritime economy in the GDP (GDP) approx ۲ percent, he said: in European countries between 50 until 60 percentage of GDP It is dedicated to this, while the main factor of countries' domination are oceans and open waters.

Tavakli described the mastery of the ocean basins as a factor of the countries' authority and reminded: Thanks to the good actions that took place in the country, we are witnessing growth in this area, part of which is due to the presence of the navy and exploration in the ocean area, and this is of great value and importance..

Referring to the position of this research institute in the country, the head of the oceanographic research institute reminded: We tried to take measures to utilize the existing capacities based on the plan of the people's government. For this purpose, we promoted the research capacity of this research institute and in this regard, we put several areas as priority areas on the agenda..

Tavakli named scientific diplomacy as one of the priority areas in this research institute and stated: In this regard, we have strengthened the communication of research organizations with research institutes in other countries and currently 24 field, we created a field of joint cooperation with international organizations and in 11 We are also a member of the international organization.

He called the presence of the West Asian Oceanography Regional Center in the structure of the research institute as one of the capabilities of this research institute's cooperation with international centers and reminded: In addition, for the researchers of this research institute who try to establish scientific connections with researchers of other countries, a greater share of support has been considered, and these researchers are supported in the form of grants..

According to him, this research institute does not recognize borders in the field of scientific diplomacy, and any institution that promotes the knowledge of the country in the field of oceanography, while protecting the interests of the country, welcomes it..

The head of the oceanographic research institute mentioned the utilization of the existing capacities in the region and neighboring countries as one of the other programs of this research institute and added: We have good capacities in the region, among which we can mention the country of Pakistan, which has a lot of capabilities in the ocean domain, while India with 44 The Oceanography Center can have a good cooperation with us.

Tavakli considered the reform of the academic staff pyramid as one of the other priority programs of the research institute and continued: Last year, we saw the promotion of the scientific rank of some colleagues who are members of the research institute's academic staff..

Studies in Antarctica

Referring to the studies conducted in the Indian Ocean area in the research institute, he added: We have conducted case-by-case studies in this water area and we have strong connections in this area, but we need to improve these connections and more stable interactions. At this stage, we are creating a space for these communications; Because the Indian Ocean is one of the most important areas.

The head of the Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences mentioned the South Pole as one of the other study areas of this research institute and added: Antarctica is one of the important geopolitical and economic capacities and studies in this field continue; Because it is a treaty that 54 The country is a member of it and it has provided the playing conditions that if we can enter this field, extensive studies can be carried out..

Stating that the related institutions in the country have announced their readiness to implement these studies, Tavakli said: We are waiting for a series of communication measures to be established so that we can stabilize Iran's presence in Antarctica..

Development of Makran field studies

Referring to the studies conducted in the research center in the Makran region, Tavakli pointed out: the importance of the Makran region became clear when the Supreme Leader raised a discussion about the development of this region, and then various organizations and the National Research Institute of Oceanography entered this field..

The head of the Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences stated that we do not have a clear picture of the Makran region and Makran is one of the regions that connects Iran with the Indian Ocean, adding: This region can contribute a lot to our development. Therefore, we dedicated a part of the studies of this field to this area in the form of research tours of this research institute. Given that approx ۵ A thousand kilometers of the country's coasts require extensive study work, in this field we need financial support to know more about this region.

Tavakli said: What has been paid less attention to is the basic marine economy. This field has not been considered in any of the development programs of the country, and on the other hand, we have universities in the maritime field, and if these universities are strengthened, we will benefit from their capabilities in the development of coastal areas at the international level..

He emphasized: The research institute has not moved towards sea governance in the past, and measuring only marine parameters alone cannot help the country's maritime development, but we need to define a value chain for it and connect it with territorial development. If we want to make comprehensive progress in the country, we need to use all the capacities of the country.

Research tours

The head of the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences emphasized that the research ship is going through periodical repair processes and said: ۵ Once a year, this ship undergoes periodical repair and review processes, and in this process, sandblasting, paint, moss removal, and a complete check-up of the engine and sub-engine and all parts are reviewed..

He said that 30 We had a fundamental problem in the research ship and we tried to solve these problems, he added: Unfortunately, these problems were not solved in the past years, so the ship was not seriously used..

Stating that sea patrols will be revived this year, Tavakli also announced the first research patrol in September of this year..

Tsunami warning

Referring to the tsunami warning activities of this research center, he said: This center is being strengthened in cooperation with the Crisis Management Organization.

Tavakli said: Tsunami warning, heat and waves are part of the dangers of the country. yearly 200 until 300 People also drown due to swimming in the sea and this is a warning.

He emphasized: We need to implement promotional programs to explain and describe marine hazards to beachgoers and tourists in coastal areas and to minimize human casualties caused by these issues..