India's Deep-Sea Fisheries Potential
India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has an estimated potential yield of 7.16 million tonnes of deep-sea fishery resources, according to a NITI Aayog report.
The report, 'India’s Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries', highlights the benefits of responsible utilisation of deep-sea and offshore fisheries, including enhanced seafood exports, employment opportunities, and reduced pressure on coastal fisheries, while ensuring ecological sustainability.
- India's EEZ spans over 2 million sq. km of deep waters beyond the continental shelf.
- The country has a 11,098 km coastline across nine coastal states and four Union Territories.
Responsible utilisation of deep-sea and offshore fisheries can enhance seafood exports, generate employment opportunities, and reduce pressure on coastal fisheries, while ensuring ecological sustainability.
Author's summary: India's deep-sea areas can yield 7.16 million tonnes of fishery resources.
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