Fishing is an incredibly important industry, as it provides essential nutrition and sustenance to millions of people worldwide and provides vital economic and employment opportunities in both rural and coastal areas. In addition to having unrestricted rights in the EEZ, India now has a duty to protect, develop and fully utilize marine resources that are located up to 200 nautical miles off its coast. In 2013-14, 3.44 million tonnes of marine capture were exploited, compared to a potential of 4.41 million tonnes. Most of the marine fish harvested in India are caught in coastal waters up to a depth of 100 metres, and 90 percent of the catch is made in the first 50 metres. This level of exploitation has led to many of the species in the Indian Ocean being severely over-harvested, with some facing a serious risk of extinction if immediate steps are not taken to ensure sustainable levels of harvest. The ecology of the Southern Ocean depends heavily on cephalopods, which serve as a link between the numerous mesopelagic fishes, crustaceans, seabirds, and whales. Under the phylum Mollusca, the nautilus, cuttlefish, octopus, and squids are the most important cephalopods. Cephalopods are considered an important source of marine fishery resources. (Mohamed 2008). Many species are exploited as bycatch by trawlers along the Indian coast and the fishery forms 4-5 percent of the total marine fish landings (Mohamed, 2008). Coastal cephalopod resources in India are facing tremendous pressure due to fishing. Exploiting untapped or under-exploited oceanic squid resources from the Arabian Sea will reduce this fishing pressure considering the huge quantity of unexploited resources (Mohamed, 2006). Squid jigging technology has made it possible to target squid with a variety of specialized lures, allowing fishermen to harvest them more efficiently than ever before. While squid jigging has become more popular and efficient in the early 21st century, this method of fishing is not without its challenges. Despite these challenges, squid jigging technology has helped fishermen to become much more efficient and productive in their fishing efforts. By making it easier to locate and target squid, fishermen can reduce their operating costs and increase their profits. Additionally, squid jigging technology has enabled fishermen to pursue a more sustainable form of fishing.