The project on demonstration of Prawn Culture in Island ecosystem was concluded with the imparting of training programme to the coastal community and the Islanders. The technology developed and standardised for brackishwater aquaculture in acidic soil was disseminated to the local community. The artificial structures deployed for rejuvenation of coral reef were examined periodically to study the growth, if any, of corals.

The A&N Centre for Ocean Development (ANCOD) which was set up for coordinating the efforts on the Marine Living Resources of the Island Groups was strengthened with adequate base staff by creating a Technical Officer and Technical Assistant with supporting Administrative staff. A project for culture of Seabass with French assistance was prepared and posed to the French authorities for funding under 96-97 protocol.