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Tamil Nadu Records Highest Marine Fish Landings in 2025
- 06 May 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
According to the latest data released by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Tamil Nadu emerged as the top marine fish-producing state in 2025, surpassing Gujarat and marking a significant shift in India’s marine fisheries sector.
Key Points
- Top Producer: Tamil Nadu recorded ~6.85 lakh tonnes of marine fish landings in 2025, the highest among all states.
- National Output: India’s total marine fish production reached ~35.7 lakh tonnes, registering a ~3% increase over 2024.
- State Rankings (2025):
- Tamil Nadu – 6.85 lakh tonnes
- Gujarat – Declined (~15% fall)
- Kerala – ~6.24 lakh tonnes
- Major Species:
- Indian mackerel (~2.7 lakh tonnes) – most landed
- Cephalopods and oil sardine also significant
- Tamil Nadu’s Rise: Compared to western coast states, Tamil Nadu experienced relatively stable conditions.
- Infrastructure & Coastline Advantage: Tamil Nadu has a long coastline with numerous fishing harbours and landing centres, supporting large-scale marine fishing.
- Mechanised Fishing Growth: Increased contribution from mechanised fishing vessels improved total landings.
- Significance: Tamil Nadu’s emergence as the top marine fish producer in 2025 reflects both regional resilience and structural changes in India’s fisheries sector.
