Bay of Bengal (BoB), part of the Indian Ocean is a large marine ecosystem with varied biological diversity, yet it remains one of the less explored ocean frontiers. Therefore, OiLAB researchers are committed to understanding all facets of BoB coastal and marine environment including its complex interactions with monsoonal climate, coast, and community. OiLAB researchers are also dedicated for innovating science-based solutions to coastal and ocean related problems that ensure social welfare and guide human stewardship of the environment.