Which fish is the Maldives’ main export?

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The main fish exported by the Maldives is tuna, specifically the skipjack tuna variety. While tourism has become the primary driver of the Maldivian economy, fishing remains a traditional pillar and accounts for the bulk of the country's exports in dried, frozen, or canned forms.123