The Department participated in a 16 day long Science Exhibition (SOPAN) having the theme 'Science Since Independance'in New Delhi. The occasion provided the children an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the science conducted on the icy continent of Antarctica and the high seas. The exhibition was held to commemorate the birth annivarsary of Late Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Department also displayed ocean-related technology in the field od Ocean Energy, Deep Sea Mining, etc., by taking part in the 'Made in India' Exhibition held at Johannesburg,South Africa from Feb. 11-14,'98. Other important programmes of the Department like Antarctic Programme and Ocean Observations and Information Services were also highlighted appropriately during the event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

As a part of celebrations for the International Year of the Ocean , 1998 a four month long Expo'98 is being staged at Lisbon in Portugal from May 22 to 30 Sept.98 . The main theme of this Expo is 'The Oceans-Our Heritage for the Future'. About 145 countries are participating in this event and the Department is putting up an integrated display over an area of 30 sq.m. covering major aspects of ocean science and technology development in the country. During 1997-98, the preparation of exhibits and models meant for use at Lisbon Expo, 1998, Portugal was undertaken.