The DIVF operating a research scheme entitled "Evolving artificial fish bait for long line fishing using biopolymers and bio attractants derived from Marine fish processing wastes" with the funding support from DBT with total budget outlay of 44.55 Lakhs. Under this scheme a artificial bait matrix suitable to use in the Longline fishing hooks has been successfully developed. Work pertaining to converting this bait matrix as complete bait by incorporating biopolymers and bio attractants derived from Marine fish processing wastes.