Fisheries and Aquaculture of Pakistan Fisheries and aquaculture are essential to Pakistan's economy and food security. The country has a coastline of around 1,050 km along the Arabian Sea. It has an extensive network of rivers, canals, lakes, and ponds, providing suitable environments for fish farming. Pakistan has a diverse range of fish species, both in marine and freshwater habitats. The major marine species include tuna, mackerel, sardines, and shrimp, while freshwater species include carp, catfish, and trout. The government of Pakistan has taken several steps to promote the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. These include the establishment of hatcheries for fish seed production, providing credit facilities to fish farmers, developing fish processing and marketing infrastructure, and implementing regulations to control overfishing and maintain sustainable fisheries. According to the Pakistan Fisheries Statistics, the total fish production in the country was ...