Top Wallis And Futuna Islands Fish Catches

The fishing industry in Wallis and Futuna, a small French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, is primarily artisanal and subsistence-based, with limited commercial activity due to its remote location and small population. The islands’ top fish catches include tuna (notably skipjack and yellowfin), trevallies, groupers, and parrotfish, as well as reef fish such as emperors and snappers. Traditionally, fishing has been integral to local culture and diet, using outrigger canoes and handlines. While the islands have abundant marine resources, commercial exploitation remains minimal, with most catches consumed locally or sold in small markets. Over the years, Wallis and Futuna have participated in regional tuna fisheries, but lack of infrastructure and distance from major markets have kept the fishing industry modest compared to other Pacific nations.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.