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The marine fisheries sector is dominated by the socio-economically backward artisanal and small-scale fishers whose lives are closely intertwined with the oceans and seas. However, 75 percent of the total marine fish production comes from the mechanized sector, 23 percent from the motorized sector, and only 2 percent from the artisanal sector. Despite stagnation in the growth of marine capture fish production over the years, the dependency of traditional marine fishers on marine capture fisheries for livelihoods has been increasing and it is only imperative that sustainable alternative livelihood opportunities like mariculture activities are developed and promoted. The Indian fisheries sector is set in a unique and diverse set of resources ranging from the pristine waters of the Himalayas to the sprawling Indian Ocean. The fisheries biodiversity of the country encompasses a wide spectrum of physical and biological components that support the livelihoods of millions of people. Fisheries resources are set in different ecosystems.