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V Deepthi

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vemudeepthi@gmail.com

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02/06/2025

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Fish name : Ora fish Ora meen, a popular fish variety in Tamil Nadu, India, has the following details: *Habitat:* Ora meen inhabits coastal regions and open seas, thriving in areas with rich marine ecosystems, particularly in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. *Fishing Gear:* Local fishermen typically use traditional gear like hooks, lines, and nets to catch ora meen. You can find various fishing equipment, including rods, reels, lures, and tackle, at online stores like Casa Ibrahim in Goa. *Price:* Prices vary depending on location and market conditions. In Chennai, ora meen is sold at around ₹230 to ₹670 per kilogram, while in Coimbatore, it's available at approximately ₹100 per kilogram. Online retailers like TenderCuts offer ora meen at ₹129 per 240-260 gram pack. *Import/Export:* India exports seafood, including fish products, but specific data on ora meen imports and exports isn't readily available. The country's seafood exports reached 196,000 tons in 2019, valued at PGK1.3 billion, with major export destinations including the EU region, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Japan, Thailand, and the US ¹ ². For more information on India's seafood industry and fishing gear, you can visit the Department of Commerce or organizations like the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). To find import-export data, websites like Volza.com and Zauba.com provide valuable insights ² ¹.

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