There is a need to expose the fish industry of Balochistan to the improved methods in fish handling/preservation for an end product that is in demand world-wide to enhance exports. The total catch in the year 2017-2018 was 654,500 m. tonnes. The total value was Rs. 5.90 billion. While the total catch in Balochistan in the year 2015-2016 was 118,033 m. tonnes.

Fish hatcheries at the coastal area are another viable project because of the availability of favorable conditions where BMI has focused on.

• BMI’s Shrimp farming is the production of marine shrimp in ponds and tanks with the use of natural and commercial feed.
• Cultured or farmed marine shrimp play an important role in supplying the world’s shrimp demand. There are 22 species of marine shrimp in BMI fish farms.