A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. As reported in this edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture, people have never consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their wellbeing as today. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture table of contents. The ecological role of bivalve shellfish aquaculture in the. Pdf fao fisheries and aquaculture circular fiaac1140 en. Dof has a aquaculture producer excluding aquatic plants research and development division but it not supported. Fisheries and aquaculture fisheries and aquaculture volume 1 no. Previous editions and languages are also available from the fao publications catalog. According to the united nations food and agriculture organization fao, the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016, approximately 89% of all farmed seafood in the world is produced. Future we want28 and the post2015 development agenda,29 fao is promoting blue. Fisheries of the united states, 2015 a statistical snapshot of 2015 fish landings noaa fisheries releases its annual summary report on u. Fisheries production in mena by aquaculture 2011 2015 published by amna purimirza, aug 29, 2017.
Global trends in the state of the worlds marine fish stocks, 19742015. This years publication presents trends in fish production, consumption and trade, as well faos blue growth initiative, which represents a coherent framework for the sustainable integrated and socioeconomically sensitive management of oceans and. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations fao, 2014. Phillips, in encyclopedia of ocean sciences second edition, 2009. Failed fisheries policies and poor fisheries management are to blame for this situation. World aquaculture 2017 will be held in cape town with involvement from countries throughout the africa continent and around the world.
Trade policy options for sustainable oceans and fisheries. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016 fao. For a brief summary of our achievements over 201516. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016 world. While some of the worlds best natural resources are in african river basins, africa itself produces just 2% of the worlds aquaculture production, with the majority confined to egypt. The faos state of world fisheries and aquaculture report details important global efforts, challenges, and progress made in the world fisheries and aquaculture sector. Fisheries for decades, the catch from the worlds fisheries steadily increased with the result that many fish stocks are now classified as overexploited or depleted.
State of the world fisheries and aquaculture food and agriculture organization of the united nations. World fisheries and aquaculture production and quantities destined for export 53 20. Sofia 2018 state of fisheries and aquaculture in the world 2018. Aquaculture is rapidly growing in africa and increasingly being integrated into the continents food systems. World per capita fish supply reached a new record high of 20 kg in 2014, thanks to vigorous growth in aquaculture, which now provides half of all fish for human consumption, and to a slight improvement in the state of certain fish stocks due to improved fisheries management. On 2 april 2015, the itlos delivered its firstever advisory opinion on a request submitted by the subregional fisheries commission, a regional fisheries organization of seven west african states. Mariculture is and will increasingly become an important producer of aquatic food in coastal areas, as well as a source of employment and income for many coastal communities.
Since its beginning the membership in was has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the. Governance issues and related concerns are addressed also in several places in the remainder of the text. Sep 16, 20 the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 6 box 1 improvements in chinas fishery and aquaculture statistics as stated in previous issues of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture, china revised its production statistics for capture fisheries and aquaculture for 2006 onwards using a revised statistical methodology based on the. State of the world fisheries and aquaculture 2014 arabic.
Fao state of the world fisheries and aquaculture report. Fao the state of world fisheries and aquaculture nccos. The sector remains a major supplier of highquality animal protein and supports the livelihoods and wellbeing of more than ten percent of the world s population. The american fisheries society afs supports responsible and humane production of fish in aquaculture facilities. Never before have people consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their wellbeing. Pdf state of world fisheries and aquaculture reza nouri.
Global fish production peaked at about 171 million tonnes in 2016, with aquaculture representing 47 percent of the total and 53 percent, if nonfood uses including reduction to fishmeal and fish oil are excluded. Towards sustainable aquatic living resources management 1 p. According to the food and agriculture organization fao, the world production in 2005 consisted of 93. Dec 19, 2017 the faos state of world fisheries and aquaculture report details important global efforts, challenges, and progress made in the world fisheries and aquaculture sector. Trade flows of fish and fish products by continent 2015 share of total imports. Aquaculture data, statistics, and research organizations. In most of the worlds fisheries there is a race for fish in which boats compete to catch the fish before a quota is achieved or the fish are caught by someone else. Fisheries production in mena by aquaculture 20112015 published by amna purimirza, aug 29, 2017. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2010 aims to provide all concerned with an informed, comprehensive, balanced and worldwide view of fisheries, aquaculture and related issues. The advisory opinion has invoked considerable excitement for its elaboration of the concept of due diligence obligation in the unclos context and their consideration of the issue of. Fisheries and aquaculture encyclopedia of life support systems eolss i contents volume i fisheries and aquaculture. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 highlights the critical importance of fisheries and aquaculture for the food, nutrition and employment of millions of people, many of whom struggle to maintain reasonable livelihoods.
In shellfish aquaculture in washington seattle, wa. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia is the flagship publication of the fao fisheries and aquaculture department. Fish is the means of subsistence for billions of people around the world. West coast region aquaculture coordinator noaa fisheries laura. Utilization of world fisheries production, 19622016 integrated mobile phone 48 18. Fisheries of the united states, 2015 national oceanic and. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 world. Aquaculture is defined as the propagation and rearing of aquatic species in controlled or selected environments national aquaculture act of 1980. The fao fisheries and aquaculture department is pleased to present world aquaculture 2015. Gross disposal of world fish production from 1948 to 1996 2. The sector remains a major supplier of highquality animal protein and supports the livelihoods and wellbeing of more than ten percent of the worlds population. Patterns in the economic contribution of shellfish aquaculture.
The latest edition of the agencys the state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia report projects that by 2030 combined production from capture fisheries and aquaculture will grow to 201. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia report published by fao on july 7, 2016 provides a comprehensive, objective and global uptodate data and information about capture fisheries and aquaculture, including associated policy issues. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia report. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 6 box 1 improvements in chinas fishery and aquaculture statistics as stated in previous issues of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture, china revised its production statistics for capture fisheries and aquaculture for 2006 onwards using a revised statistical methodology based on the. This edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture highlights the vital role of fisheries and aquaculture in both food and nutrition security as well as economic expansion. Total marine catches by china, by far the worlds top producer, were stable.
The fisheries sector development in the bahamas has been hampered by the lack of a proper legal, policy and planning framework. May 16, 2014 as reported in this edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture, people have never consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their wellbeing as today. Since its beginning the membership in was has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. Production of pangasiid catfish in the mekong delta of vietnam alone exceeded 1 million metric tons in 2008. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 meeting the sustainable. This premier advocacy document is published every two years to provide policymakers, civil society and those whose livelihoods depend on the sector a comprehensive, objective and global view of capture fisheries and aquaculture, including associated policy. Sofia 2018 state of fisheries and aquaculture in the. It is my sincere hope that the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016 will make a valuable contribution to meeting the challenges ahead and advance understanding of the drivers shaping the fisheries and aquaculture sector, aquatic ecosystems and their. State of the world fisheries and aquaculture report. This edition presents the key results for the period 20162025 for the fao fish model. Fao fisheries and aquaculture circular fiaac1140 en world. This document provides an overview of global aquaculture status and.
Pdf fao fisheries and aquaculture circular fiaac1140. This new edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture highlights the significant role that fisheries and aquaculture plays in eliminating hunger, promoting health and reducing poverty. Looking at broader issues in fisheries and aquaculture, the state of world. Chicoa fish farm rethinking the potential of african. This publication reveals that the percapita supply of fish as human food reached a new alltime high in 2008, underscoring the key role of the sector in. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture w9900e01.
The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2014 youtube. Department of fisheries annual report 201516 welcome to our 201516 annual report page 1 welcome to our 201516 annual report this report provides a comprehensive overview of the department, its operations and its performance over the past financial year ending 30 june 2016. Reports on global aquaculture trends and data for most countries with a significant aquaculture sector and production. The results are published every two years in the sofia report the state of world fisheries and aquaculture. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2010 iucn portal. As indicated in the outlook of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2014,5 presenting the results of specific fish projections is a standard feature of this publication. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations for a world without hunger fisheries and aquaculture department fisheries technology harvesting of aquatic resources and production is done either in the wild capture fisheries or in controlled environments aquaculture. This latest edition emphasizes that the state of the worlds fisheries, despite progress in particular areas, is not improving. Pdf the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 presents faos official world fishery and aquaculture statistics. Nov 26, 2015 on 2 april 2015, the itlos delivered its firstever advisory opinion on a request submitted by the subregional fisheries commission, a regional fisheries organization of seven west african states. The latest report was released in 2012 and reflects the developments to 20092010.
The objective was to provide fresh thinking on the key challenges facing the worlds oceans and fisheries, including aquaculture, and identify policy options and reform opportunities for the global. World trade organization fisheries subsidies negotiations. Governance issues and related concerns are addressed also in. Aquaculture is growing rapidly in vietnam and has the potential to do the same in cambodia. This new edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture highlights. Aquaculture production the dof is the primary agency responsible for fisheries management, comprising 2,469 staff at the union, as of 2015, myanmar was the world s eighth largest state region, district, and township levels. In lifdcs, which have a relatively low consumption of. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2014 fao. Marine aquaculture in the united states contributes to seafood supply, supports commercial fisheries, restores habitat and atrisk species, and maintains economic activity in coastal communities and at working waterfronts in every coastal state. Second, on 25 september 2015, member states of the united nations adopted the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the.