Maldives Tuna and Fishery Products

The Maldives lies right in the middle of the Indian Ocern, with the Equator passing through the Southern Atolls of the Country. Fishing was the main industry in the Maldives until late 70's when Tourism began to flourish and it has now become the largest economic activity. The islands of the Maldives archipelago are famous for their pristine white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. It is now home to some of the finest resorts in the world.

For more information, please visit www.visitmaldives.com

Fishing has been a tradition and a culture in the Maldives. Thousands of fisherman go fishing everyday and the main skipjack and yellow fin fishing are definitely the most sustainable and environment friendly methods anywhere in the world.

Maldives Tuna are caught only on pole and line; a fact, making the Maldives fisheries industry the most environmentally sustainable and dolphin friendly in the world.

Shark fishing, Turtle hunting as well as Dohpin fishing are not exercised in the Maldives, with the first two banned by law.

If you have any questions or want to get in touch with a supplier, please do let us know and we will put you in touch.

Alternatively, you may visit our main sponsor, Horizin Fisheries Private Limited, who run a tuna processing factory in Laamu Atoll and are currently one of the largest exporters in the country.

More about Horizon Fisheries is on www.horizonfisheries.com