How is tuna traditionally caught in the Maldives?

In the Maldives, tuna is traditionally caught using the pole-and-line fishing method.1

This technique involves using a pole, line, and hook to catch fish individually. To attract the tuna and keep them near the vessel, fishermen use a process called chumming, which involves throwing live bait into the water. While this remains the traditional base of the industry, much of the Maldivian fishing fleet has since been mechanized to improve efficiency.21