. Marine aquaculture scientific base and management regime in place: The target was set to initiate 5 marine aquaculture pilot projects. A feasibility study was conducted for potential sites. In terms of this sector, the policy and implementation plan finalised; feed experiments completed for kob; scientific publication completed on reproductive cycle of scallops; a student has begun working on sea urchin research and final report for joint aquaculture research frontier programme with the Department of Science and Technology completed. . South African strategic research presence in Antarctica and Marion Island: The user needs for the new vessel was compiled, the ship building contract advertised and four companies shortlisted. The envisaged target for the demolition of the old base site will be reset to allow the Department of Public Works and South African National Antarctic Expeditions planned and carried out. . The 80% target managed capacity in place for declared Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) was reached. . The Integrated Coastal Management Bill was signed into law by the President, now Act No 24 of 2008.