CONTENTS

1. The Year in Review

2. Antarctic Research Programme

3. Deep Seabed Polymetallic Nodules

4. Exploration and Assessment of Living and Non Living Resources

5. Coastal Zone and Islands

6. Marine Instrumentation and Systems

7. Research, Development and Specialised Manpower

8. Infrastructure Support: Research Vessels and Ocean Information System

9. Policy and Law

10. Use of Hindi

11. Organisation and Finance