The CRD Division Coastal Zone of the island is monitored and explored for identification of social, economical, and environmental issues and trends. Researches, on identified issues, are performed to discover the facts and formulation of solutions. Shoreline investigations, hydrodynamic and geomorphologic data are collected and analyzed for formulation of shoreline stabilization and development projects. More dynamic and sensitive coastlines are modeled either physically or numerically for obtaining more realistic outcomes. With the increasing trend of coastal disasters, coastal risks are analyzed and preparedness, adaptation and mitigation measures are being developed. 

Spatially and temporally distributed Coastal data and information should be collected, stored in a database and shared among public and private, who are active in the coastal zone for better decision making. Coastal Web has been developed and updated with current information. Coastal information system has been developed using GIS tools and updated periodically with coastal spatial and temporal data & information.

Shore and the Coastal Environment are the basic resources, which differentiate the Coastal Zone from the inland. The shoreline and the Coastal Environment should be managed, dealing carefully with the natural environmental processes, to enhance the Coastal Resources for best suit uses. The Coastal Works Division is responsible for the implementation of Shoreline Management Projects and maintenance of the existing coast protective structures. The Shoreline and the existing coast protective structures should also be maintained and rehabilitated, by works division, to the National Standard.

The Planning Division is responsible for the functions and activities in respect of the administration and custody of the coastal zone, and development of coastal resources. Development Regulatory System, which will assess all development activities in the senses of sustainable uses of the resources, and mitigation of the environmental impacts, is active for the management of the development activities within the coastal zone.

The division is also responsible for the formulation and implementation of Special Area Management Plans (SAMP) integration with the other relevant agencies and the community. In the plans, strategies and policies are introduced as solutions for user conflicts, social, cultural, economic, and environmental problems. Further the public make aware regarding the importance and sensitivity of the coastal environment.

The finance division holds the responsibility of overall financial management of the Department. The prime objectives of the division are to provide sufficient funds for the implementation of the departmental activities, maintaining of proper sets of accounts, submission of accurate financial information for the higher authorities for decision making purposes, communicating with the General Treasury and the Ministry. It also holds responsibility for all procurements of the Department.

For the achievement of the department goals, the human resource management is most important. Evaluation of the staff adequacy and assessment of their capabilities to carry out the programs and activities should be done periodically for filling the gaps by recruiting the staff and training them for the identified areas. The Administration Division is responsible for the Human Resource Management in the department, not only to address the above matters, but also the promotions, transfers, discipline of the staff members and making comfort working environment to keep them happier.