Statistics
| Value of catch by gear used | |
| Value of catch by species | |
| Mean tropic level | |
| Primary production | |
| Primary production used |
The following table shows the total volume of aquatic species caught in the Maldives, as reported by the FAO, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes.
| Total catch | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2006 |
| Tonnes | 13,000 | 37,273 | 38,624 | 78,733 | 118,963 | 184,158 |
| Fisheries data in tons wet weight | |||||
| 1996 | Production | Imports | Exports | Food supply | Per capita kg/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish for direct human consumption | 103,500 | nil | 57,200 | 46,300 | 176 |
| Fish for animal feed etc. | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
Almost half of the catch is consumed locally.
Read more about this topic: Fishing Industry In The Maldives
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