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ARCOAST shall have the following functions:

• Formulate and implement a research agenda in support of Archipelagic and Ocean Studies.
  
  
• Facilitate cooperative undertakings in Archipelagic and Ocean Studies between and among units in the different autonomous universities in the planning and implementation of academic degree programs, research policy studies and extension or consultancy work.
  
  
• Strengthen the University’s human resources in Archipelagic and Ocean Studies and project these capabilities as a national resource which can be tapped by the government and private sector.
  
  
• Provide a medium for consultation in matters related to Archipelagic and Ocean Studies prior to the setting of policies and formulation of decisions in the University.
  
  
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources among units involved in Archipelagic and Ocean Studies.
  
  
• Install a University information system and data bank in Archipelagic and Ocean Studies.