FSI has vital linkages with several national agencies and institutions associated with ocean studies and fisheries development. The list includes the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Fisheries Development Board, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, National Institute of Oceanography, Space Applications Centre, National Remote Sensing Center, Centre for Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations, Marine Products Export Development Authority, National Institute of Fisheries Post-harvest Technology and Training, Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, Central Institute of Coastal engineering for Fisheries and State/UT Fisheries Departments. At international level, FSI is the nodal Institute of the Govt. of India for matters related to Indian Ocean Tuna Commission and Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project. DG FSI is the National Coordination for GEF funded BOBLME Project operated by FAO.
