Top Tangle Fishing Countries

The term "Tangle" in fisheries often refers to tangle nets, but if you are referring to the "Tangle" fish species, there is no widely recognized fish known specifically as "Tangle." However, if you meant "Tang" (family Acanthuridae), commonly known as surgeonfish, these brightly colored reef fish are popular in the aquarium trade rather than large-scale commercial fishing. The main countries involved in harvesting tangs for the aquarium industry are Indonesia, the Philippines, and other nations in the Coral Triangle, where coral reefs are abundant. The fishing industry for tangs is primarily artisanal, using small-scale methods like hand nets to minimize reef damage. While tangs are not a major food fish, their collection for aquariums is significant and has prompted efforts toward sustainable management and aquaculture in these countries to protect wild populations and reef ecosystems. If you meant a different species or context for "Tangle," please clarify for a more targeted answer.

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