Scientific Facts on Fisheries

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Context - Fisheries and aquaculture are receiving increasing attention, not only because they represent an important source of livelihoods and food, but also because of our increasing understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

Many fish stocks are currently overexploited, and the international nature of the resources makes them difficult to manage. Is the current food supply in danger?

1. What is the overall fisheries production?
2. What is the situation of fishers, fish farmers and the fishing fleet?
3. What is the state of fishery resources?
4. How are fishery products used?
5. What is the amount of fishery products traded?
6. How much fish is consumed worldwide?
7. How are fisheries regulated?
8. Conclusion

This Digest is a faithful summary of the “World review of fisheries and aquaculture” section of the leading scientific consensus report
produced in 2009 by the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO):
"The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2008" Learn more...