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Javed khan.

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Fish play an important role in human diet, income, employment and a major component of ecosystem. Fish is good source of animal proteins, Fats (omega-3-fatty acid), vitamins (A&D) and minerals (Fe, Zn, Se etc.) which is vital for human health and physical growth. Fisheries and aquaculture provide millions of employments through out of the words, fisheries is handy sector and source of income that boost the economy of the countries. Fish trade globally is worth of US$ 51 billion per year and around 200 million employees directly and indirectly depend on fisheries and aqua culture for their lively hood. Additionally fish play a crucial role in maintaining and balancing of ecosystem. Fish is major component of food web and food chain. Fish eat the larvae of insects to maintain their numbers, fish act as indicator species which alarm the environmental change. Fish fauna face numerous problems and threats including over fishing, pollution, climatic change and habitat loss. This study emphasizing on the conservation and management of fish to protect this valuable source.

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