Lakshadweep islands being atolls situated in the midst of oceanic waters is unique with respect to the marine biodiversity and fish wealth. The waters are replete with high value oceanic resources like the tuna and tuna like fishes. Historically, the islanders have been tapping these resources using traditional fishing methods. The island group boasts of being the only territory in the country where pole and line, a one-by-one fishing method is practiced. Low impacts on the stock and high selectivity make the pole and line method a highly sustainable one. Local ownership and shorter duration of fishing are few other uniqueness of the fishery in Lakshadweep. Though, over the years, there has been progresses in fishing sector with respect to mechanisation; craft size and amenities on-board, marketing strategies etc., the fishery is still rooted to the sustainability principles. Hence, the islands possess immense potential for developing the fisheries sector on the strengths of its sus...
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