In recent years the international concerns has been growing on environmental protection and resources conservation. In order to overcome such impacts and challenges faced by the fishery sector, the direction of fishery policy formulation and research have been aiming to respond in coordination with the overall policy of the Government, and the changes in the international environment.

I. Deep sea fisheries

II. Offshore and coastal fisheries

III. Aquaculture

IV. Fishermen's welfare

V. Processing and distribution of sea products

VI. Construction of fishing harbors and villages

VII. Research and development