Bangladesh is blessed with an approximate 710 km long coast with nearly 118,813 sq. km. of maritime area. Bangladesh's coastal zone has 35.1 million people that is 29% of the total population. The majority of the people who live along the coast in this area rely on fishing as their primary source of food and sustenance. The marine zone's natural system generates a multitude of natural living (Fish, seaweed, crustacean and other commercially important living species) and non-living resources (Oil, gas, minerals, etc.).