The Center for Marine Archaeology, started in 1987, is the only one of its kind in country.  It was stated by Andhra University on a recommendation made by the undersigned who had hands-on experience in Marine Archaeology in Malaysia, Australia, Thailand and Singapore.  He was associated with the Centre from 1989, and was its Professor and Director till retirement in 2000.  After this he is still continuing with the Centre as PI of UGC & ISRO Research Projects.

    Excellent academic infrastructure has been built up at the Centre slowly and painstakingly during the last 12 years which includes

1. Scindia Library of Maritime History & Marine Archaeology with over 750 volumes.
2. Collection of Satellite Imagery of coastal sites.
3. Teaching materials: 1500 colour slides, 150 OHTs and 15 video on marine archaelogy.
4. Map library of 50 coastal and ancient maps.
5. A powerful computer with all modern peripherals is being installed in the Centre under the ISRO project.

     The experience, involvement and interaction with organizations, institutions & individuals associated with Marine Archaeology in India enables the Centre to plan a bright future. This includes

1. "Adoption" of our Centre by Arch. Survey of India as its base for east coast operations
2. Collaborative Project with NIO-RC, Waltair funded by Dept. of Ocean Development.
3. Starting the country's only Training facility for Diving for Science and Sport.
4. Set up East Coast Consortium for Andhra, Orissa and Bengal.

     In view of the great potential for this Centre to be a Centre of Excellence and be a leader in Marine Archaeology in its own right, it is proposed that minimum infrastructure should be built up for the Centre under 10th plan development funds  estimated Rs 2.0 lakhs.

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