Monitoring of demersal resources within 200m depth contour

Exploratory surveys for all types of fishery resources in the Indian EEZ

Survey of Deepsea demersal resources beyond 200m depth

Investigations and research in coral reef ecosystems

Survey of coastal pelagic resources

Commercial fishing technologies and innovations

Survey of oceanic tuna resources

Monitoring surveys for fish stock health in the Indian EEZ and evolving appropriate fishing strategies

Survey of skipjack and yellowfin tuna resources by pole and line fishing in Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar groups of islands

Database maintenance and networking

Introduction of monofilament longlining and midwater trawling for exploration and exploitation of tuna and columnar fish resources

Large marine ecosystem approach for conservation, management of resources and preservation of environment

Fish stock identification and biodiversity studies using molecular techniques

Habitat management and assessment of risk to habitats

Application of remote sensing in forecasting of marine fisheries

Environmental impact of fishing on protected species

Investigation of fishery resources in the high seas in Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean

Sustainable fishery and enhanced food security