The FOReAL team is composed of a pool of experts in various fields of Fisheries and Marine science. Research projects under the laboratory include Fish Diversity and Taxonomy, Fish Biology and Ecology, Fish Reproductive Biology and Population Dynamics, Fish Behavior, Capture Fisheries, Fish Otoliths, and Fisheries Management. Some of the laboratory's outputs are listed here.

The various projects and expertise in the laboratory capacitates the future generation of Fisheries and Marine Science Professionals through mentoring. Here, undergraduate and graduate students can learn and hone their knowledge and skills in basic and applied principles. Also, with the group's diversity of fields and expertise, students can learn from each other. You may find a list of previous and current supported students here.

Part of the role played by the lab in science, education, and the industry, learning programmes are available for SUCs, researchers, and the general public through trainings and extension.