Economy and Tourism
Throughout most of the 20th century the economy revolved around coconut production. During the 1960s and 1970s, commercial fishing as well as lobster and shrimp fishing, became the main industry. The recent growth in tourism throughout the region, however, has also affected the islands. Tourism on the islands has grown considerably, with its many surrounding coral reefs making it a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Barracudas, nurse sharks, Hammerhead sharks, green sea turtles, and spotted eagle rays are some of the marine life that can be seen around the islands.
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