Industries

* **Tourism & Hospitality**: Government-run resorts, dive centres, and water sports facilities cater to domestic and international tourists. * **Fisheries**: A massive contributor to the local economy, particularly sustainable pole-and-line tuna fishing, which is processed locally into dried skipjack (masmeen). * **Agriculture (Coconut)**: Copra (dried coconut kernel) production is a primary traditional industry, heavily supported by local cooperatives. * **Coir Manufacturing**: The processing of coconut husks into coir fibre and rope provides steady employment, often heavily engaging the female workforce. * **Handicrafts**: Small-scale creation of local crafts using coconut shells and responsibly sourced marine materials.