• Exploration of natural resources.
• Collection of fauna along the shores, offshore waters and at the harbours.
• Maintenance of collections - sorting, preserving and storing.
• Documentation - registration and cataloguing.
• Identification.
• Publication of conclusions in the form of reports, monographs, illustrated keys, as well as presentation of papers at the National International Seminars/Workshops etc.
• Exchange of material as loan or donation.
• Services extended to local and foreign scientists, through providing advice and consultation on the management of biological resources of our seas.
• Identification of specimens for other institutions.
• Popularization of science through mass media, exhibitions, lectures, talks and articles.
• Conducting M.Phil/Ph.D Programs.
• Training of scientists.
• Planning and undertaking research projects.

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