Fishing industry in Palau

The fishing industry in Palau is of prime importance to the national economy and a major source of livelihoods. As of 2007, there were three major fishing companies operating in the islands.[1] Fishing in the country is by no means without issues; the industry is subject to problems with migrating fish and hurricanes.[2] The locals are adept at casting, trolling, fly fishing, bottom-fishing, bone fishing and spear fishing, as well as teaching angling to tourists. Among the fish caught are barracuda, tuna, tarpon, trevally, marlin, wahoo, sailfish, grouper, billfish and snapper.[2]

References

  1. South Pacific Commission; Secretariat of the Pacific Community (2007). Fisheries newsletter. South Pacific Commission. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
  2. Cook, Ben (17 August 2010). Micronesia and Palau (Other Places Travel Guide). Other Places Publishing. p. 210. ISBN 978-0-9822619-3-4. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
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