why fishing is the main occupation in visakhapatnam
Economy of Visakhapatnam Fishing is a major occupation in Visakhapatnam, as many fishermen depend on fishing for their livelihood. The fishing harbour at Visakhapatnam Port Trust is one of the biggest in the coastal corridor of Andhra Pradesh and also exports seafood such as Tuna.[3][7] Fish preserving by drying, processing and curing activities takes place at the harbour. The dried fish is sent to markets in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Orissa, and also exported to Sri Lanka, Singapore, Burma and others.[8] Ice factories in and outside the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour can produce tonnes of ice, catering to the needs of the fishermen and also provides industrial employment.[9][10]