Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre - in pictures


  • Stephen Widdicombe, director of Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre, shows off the wet labs. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Stephen Widdicombe, director of Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre, shows off the wet labs. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Recently collected micro-organisms are examined under a microscope
    Recently collected micro-organisms are examined under a microscope
  • The new Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre overlooks Shark Island in Khor Fakkan
    The new Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre overlooks Shark Island in Khor Fakkan
  • The centre cost more than Dh100 million to build
    The centre cost more than Dh100 million to build
  • It sits just metres from the water
    It sits just metres from the water
  • The centre will provide an opportunity to show science need not be perceived as solely an academic pursuit
    The centre will provide an opportunity to show science need not be perceived as solely an academic pursuit
  • The team examines samples taken during a boat ride
    The team examines samples taken during a boat ride
  • Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre was opened Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah
    Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre was opened Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah
  • It is in an optimum spot, as Shark Island is renowned for its marine life
    It is in an optimum spot, as Shark Island is renowned for its marine life