What foods do Tuvaluans catch or raise locally?

Tuvaluans rely on both gardening and fishing to sustain their traditional diet, though the country increasingly depends on imported food.1

Locally Grown Crops

Due to the porous nature of the soil, agricultural production is limited, but several staples thrive in the island environment:1
* Coconuts: Coconut palms are a prominent feature of the landscape.1
* Staple Crops: Residents grow breadfruit, pandanus, taro, and bananas.1

Livestock and Fishing

In addition to gardening, Tuvaluans maintain small-scale animal husbandry and rely on the surrounding ocean for protein:1
* Livestock: Pigs and chickens are raised locally.1
* Marine Life: Fishing is a vital activity, with many residents still fishing from handcrafted canoes. The local diet is supplemented by catching various fish, shellfish, and seabirds.1