​Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub

  • On 14th November 2024, the Fisheries Department announced the plan to develop the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands as a tuna export hub.
  • The global tuna market is worth USD 41.94 billion and the Indian Ocean is considered the second-largest tuna region, producing 21% of the world's tuna.
  • As per Marine Products Export Development Authority, India's tuna exports surged by 31.83% in 2023-24, (valued at USD 87.96 million).
  • The majority of the market is made up of four tuna species namely, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bigeye, and Albacore.
  • Due to their vascular system, tunas can uniquely maintain their ....
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