To provide policy support and advocacy to the concerned ministries and departments of the Government of India, International bodies, academic and other institutions.

To facilitate a dialogue and consensus at various levels for conservation, management and sustainable utilization of coastal and marine resources/ecosystems.

To conduct and execute multi-disciplinary targeted research and conservation projects

To develop and conduct education, awareness, training and capacity building programmes among all stakeholders

Documentation and promotion of Traditional knowledge in the management and sustainable utilization of marine resources.

To develop a information clearing house and network of institutions and individuals working on marine and coastal issues.