1. Marine Sciences – Biological/Chemical/Geological Oceanography, Coastal and Marine Mineral Resources, Exploitation and     Sustainable Utilisation

    2. Atmospheric Sciences – Studies of Lower Atmosphere, Meteorology, Climate and Dynamics, Atmospheric Chemistry

    3. Coastal Geomorphology oriented towards Natural Hazard Management

    4. Saline Water Intrusion into Coastal Aquifers

    5. Sea Level Variation and Palaeoclimatic Studies

    6. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS for the Coastal Zone Management including Coastal Geomorphology and Oceanic     Processes