The main aims of the Laboratory are :

• to train under/post graduate students in the Marine Science(s) for the sustainable development of the Marine Environment
  

• to provide them with an opportunity to participate in fundamental and applied research projects, thus enhancing their skills in designining, planning and implementing a research project and also providing the policy makers for  the best solutions and suggestions thus leading to proper management of the seas
  

• to carry out fundamental and applied research in the fields of :
  

1. Marine Geology
   
2. Enviromental Oceanography
   
3. Palaeoclimatology/Palaeooceanography - Global Climate Change
   
4. Coastal protection and management
   
5. Marine Archaeology / Geo-archaeology
   
6. Habitat Geosciences
   

• to offer high quality Scientific, Engineering and Managerial Services and Consultation to Enviromental agencies, Local Authorities and private industry.