At one point of time, the waterline of Comoros was used only for the fishing of the local fishermen of Comoros. But from the late 20th century, the Government of Comoros permitted the foreign vessels to start their operation in waters of Comoros. These foreign vessels started to engage mostly in the seining for tuna. The foreign vessels need to get a license from the Comoros fishing industry. Money is paid by the foreign vessels to the fishing industry of Comoros in return for each ton of netted tuna. The money is utilized by the fishing industry of Comoros in the fisheries research process and also in the promotion of fishing in Comoros.
For the conservation of biodiversity, the Comoros fishing industry in association with the Government of Comoros has established Moheli Marine Park. The fishermen can fish here. But they are restricted from the usage of certain nets or spear guns. The Park has emerged as a breeding place for sea turtles.
