The fisheries industry involves activities related to fishing, fish farming, processing, preservation, transportation, marketing and sale of fish and fish products. It has three main sectors - commercial, traditional and recreational. The commercial sector produces fish through commercial fishing and fish farming and processes and markets fish products. There are different types of fisheries industries like feed mills, processing plants, and cottage industries. The fisheries sector contributes to India's national income, exports, food security, employment and economic growth. Various government organizations support and regulate the fisheries industry in India.