Tuna Fish

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About Tuna Fish:

They are pelagic marine fish, spending their entire lives relatively near the surface of tropical, subtropical and temperate oceans and seas.
There are seven main species of tuna consumed by humans including albacore, skipjack, yellowfin and three species of bluefin tuna.
Habitat: They can be found in tropical and temperate regions of all oceans.
Unlike other fish, tuna are warm blooded. Their body temperatures are as much as 12 degrees C higher than the water they swim in.
Tuna swim incredible distances as they migrate.
Significance of Tuna Cluster: It is expected to generate economies of scale, increase incomes, and accelerate organized growth in fisheries across the country.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

It was launched in September 2020 with an aim to double the income of fish farmers and fishers in the country.
It focuses on activities with potential to generate employment such as seaweed and ornamental fish cultivation. It also emphasises on the breeding technique for quality brood, seed & feed and species diversification.
It is an umbrella scheme with two separate Components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) and (b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
The CSS Component is further segregated into Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary orientated subcomponents/activities under the following three broad heads:
- Enhancement of Production and Productivity
- Infrastructure and Post-harvest Management
- Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework
PMMSY will be implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of 5 (five) years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.