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Fisheries (global trade): Which region is the largest fish exporting region in the world among the choices given? Focus on export volumes rather than just capture production by FAO area. Choose the correct region.

Q: Fisheries (global trade): Which region is the largest fish exporting region in the world among the choices given? Focus on export volumes rather than just capture production by FAO area. Choose the correct region.

Concept South-East Asia (including nations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and others) is a dominant hub for fisheries exports (wild capture and aquaculture), making it the leading exporting region among the options provided.

Difficulty: Easy

The North-East Atlantic region
The North-East Pacific region
The North-West Pacific region
The South-East Asian region

Correct Answer: The South-East Asian region

Explanation:

Concept
South-East Asia (including nations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and others) is a dominant hub for fisheries exports (wild capture and aquaculture), making it the leading exporting region among the options provided.

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