The ROPME Sea Area hosts a diverse and ecologically rich marine ecosystem that supports significant fisheries. This region is home to a variety of commercially and ecologically important species, such as groupers, snappers, mackerels, and shrimp, which thrive in habitats like coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves. Fisheries play a critical role in the livelihoods of coastal communities, contributing to food security and the economy. However, the marine environment faces challenges from overfishing, habitat degradation, and climate change, prompting regional cooperation and sustainable management efforts under the ROPME framework to preserve and restore this vital resource for future generations.