Fisheries:

It is a mega industry that includes catching, processing or selling of fishes and other aquatic animals.

• Some common freshwater fishes are Catla, Rohu and common carp.
• Some edible marine fishes are Hilsa, sardines, mackerel and pom-frets.

Economic Importance of fishes:

• A large part of human population depends on fish and fish produces for food.
• It gives income and employment to a large number of fishermen in coastal states.
• Fish liver oil is used in medicines.