Sustaining the Tuna Value Chain in Grenada
Tuna and tuna-like fishes, most notably the yellowfin and Atlantic sailfish make up about 70 percent of the reported catches in Grenada. With an estimated 2 550 tonnes of fish caught annually, fisheries play an important role in the Grenadian economy, providing employment and income, food and food security, while also being a major source of foreign exchange.
As a mainstay of the economy, fish is a key feature of local cuisine and diet. The fishing sector is predominantly small-scale commercial, supplying local markets and consumers with fresh fish. Furthermore, catch from the fishing vessels contributes to the export market.
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Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Year: 2021
Country/ies: Grenada
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://www.fao.org/news/countries-good-practices/article/en/c/1455601/
Content language: English