A part from biological products derived from plant, animal and land microorganisms, marine resources have played a singigicant role in biotechnology, particularly in the past decade. 80% of Earth is covered with water, and Iran, having approximately 3.000 KM of coastline in the north and south possesses a distinctive potential for the production of biological product, and can mature to become one of the main producers of the above.

The Center for Biotechnological Research of the Persian Gulf, is the first center for applied research in marine biotechnology in country, and provides facilities for training, research and the production of various required products according to the potentials of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

According to the laboratory research projects already accomplished, this center will be producing the listed products in the first year of exploitation:

1- Establishmen of marine microorganisms and algaes culture collection.

2- Production of implants for bone transplant using corals.

3- Production of anti-cancer drugs.

4- Polysaccharide production (Agar & Alginate).

5- Pearl oysters breeding and production.

6- Large scale production of SCP and biofertilizer from macro algae.

7- Production of b-caroten from dunaliella salina.

8- Production of microalgae for Aquacultus feed.

The establishment of pearl producing industry in Qeshm Island is now being implemented and is a joint project with UNESCO with the aim of creating of jobs suitable to the culture and traditions of the natives.