Marine fisheries in India have been studied for many years, with government involvement dating back to the early 1900s. Efforts to understand these fisheries were boosted by the establishment of research stations and aquariums. The main goal was to investigate the sea fisheries in India, with a focus on the Pearl Oyster Fishery of Ceylon. Key findings include the establishment of the Marine Experimental Station at Ennore and the Madras Aquarium, which helped advance marine research in the region.