Studies on Antarctic microorganisms like bacteria have revealed their potential use in biotech laboratories and some industries. These studies have also revealed that some bacterial and yeasts can yield enzymes that can give insight to catalytic activities at low temperatures.

Bio-geographical flux studies are conducted to understand the carbon budget and particulate flux in the southern oceans.

The trophic structure of the various Antarctic environment is being studied to reveal their bioactive potentials.

Identification of cyanobacterial mass and its role in the Nitrogen cycle of the blue-green algal mats have been undertaken.