Fishing in Vanuatu

Fish trap, Pango, Efate

Fishing is important to the national economy of Vanuatu. It is the main source of income for many in the islands and Vanuatu's biggest export. According to 2009 figures, approximately 77% of households in Vanuatu are involved in fishing activity.[1] According to 2005 figures, Vanuatu caught 151,080 fish in that year, with frozen fish accounted for half of Vanuatu's commodity exports.[1]

  1. ^ a b Women in Vanuatu: analyzing challenges to economic participation. World Bank Publications. 2009. pp. 79–. ISBN 978-0-8213-7910-3.