. All planned relief voyages to Antarctica, Marion and Gough Islands were successfully carried out (oceanographic and biodiversity research, as well as meteorological observations). . Population estimates of top marine predators (seals and seabirds) conducted. . Research towards the establishment of the first offshore Marine Protected Area in the immediate exclusive economic zone was published. . Prince Edward Island Marine Protected Area was gazetted for comment. . Physical marine coastal environment was assessed to produce bi- annual state of the ocean environment reports. . Integrated Coastal Management Act, No. 24 of 2008 was promulgated in December 2009. Supporting measures are in place to implement the Act. . Water quality guidelines for recreational use of coastal waters have been revised.