Department of Aquaculture, PM Sayeed Calicut University Centre, Andrott, Lakshadweep, India
Research Article
Tuna fish market in the Androth Island, UT of Lakshadweep, India: A field study
Author(s): Rekha Govindan* and Najva AI
The Laccadivian Islands are rich in Thunnus fish species that have high market
values across different continents. Hence, Tuna fish industry is one of the major
industries in all islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (UTL). Therefore,
to examine the current scenario of tuna fish industry, a field study on different
attributes of tuna fishing and trading in the Androth Island of UTL was performed.
A morning fish market located in the Eastern side of Androth Island, UTL was
selected as the field of study.
The fishermen of Androth jetty fish market participated in the field study. Details
regarding Tuna landings were collected from the fishermen. The field study
identified that fishing and trading is done for raw tuna fish as well as dry tuna fish
forms. House hold tuna consumption and local tuna based food markets resonate
well as there is h.. View More»