Cashing in on tuna: A Pioneer’s “Social accountability” programme has developed a new generation of entrepreneurs in the Philippine tuna handline industry

Rey Diaz Cadiz, Cristopher (2006) Cashing in on tuna: A Pioneer’s “Social accountability” programme has developed a new generation of entrepreneurs in the Philippine tuna handline industry. Samudra Report (45). pp. 28-31. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

The Philippines is a net exporter of fish, both in terms of value and volume. At the forefront of the fisheries export industry is tuna. The Philippines tuna industry is ranked second in the production of canned tuna and seventh in fresh/frozen tuna worldwide. Tuna exports crossed US$150 mn in 2004, and tuna accounts over 200,000 tonnes of fish protein in the domestic market.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.SAM0582
Keywords:	Samudra Report, ICSF, Philippines, Tuna, Marine Fisheries, Exports, Fishing Boat, Employment
Subjects:	Fisheries Trade
Depositing User:	Jeeva ICSF Rajan
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2021 06:35
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 07:47
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/1376

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