India benefits from a vast coastline spanning approximately 7500 km, providing access to diverse marine ecosystems along with the deep seas beyond, which support a rich variety of fish species.

India utilizes satellites and echo-sounders to locate large schools of fish in the open sea, thereby increasing yields by targeting these areas efficiently.

Marine fish are caught using various types of fishing nets deployed from fishing boats.

Popular marine fish varieties include pomphret, mackerel, tuna, sardines, and Bombay duck.

Capture fishing involves harvesting fish from natural habitats like oceans, rivers, and lakes, while fish farming involves raising fish in controlled environments such as ponds, tanks, or cages.