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K.K.Mustafah

PRIZED CATCH: A fisherman displaying tuna fish he caught near Kavaratti in Lakshadweep. High export potential, both in terms of global interest and value-addition, has made tuna a current favourite. Tuna exports from the country are projected to touch 300 tonnes this year at an average $5 a kg due to conversion of mechanised fishing vessels to long-liners and increasing number of boats. Globally, tuna is the third largest traded marine food item, behind shrimp and cephalopods.

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