In addition to striving to meet the united nations millennium development goals, the global community is also grappling with other pressing and complex challenges such as the widespread economic crisis and the effects of climate change. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture is the only publication of its kind. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 meeting the sustainable development goals. A guide for usaid staff and partners june 20 disclaimer the authors views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the united states.
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. State of world fisheries and aquaculture fao mafiadoc. The results are published every two years in the sofia report the state of world fisheries and aquaculture. Comments on faos state of world fisheries and aquaculture. World fisheries and aquaculture production and quantities destined for export 53 20. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia is the flagship publication of the fao fisheries and aquaculture department. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture reports that 90. Shares of main groups of species in world trade, 20. Aquaculture summary the state of world fisheries and.
The format for this document is therefore consistent with the departments full. 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. Fao state of the world fisheries and aquaculture report. Smallscale fisheries employ 95 percent of the men and women engaged in the fisheries sector globally, and more than 90 percent. 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. Adoption of aquaculture assessment tools for improving the planning and management of aquaculture in asia and the pacific rap 20 11. The world bank groups current efforts concentrate on coastal management, inland fisheries, and smallholder aquaculture. This site will introduce you to the world of fisheries. Marine aquaculture creates jobs from coastal to agricultural communities all along the value chain feeds, equipment, processing, food service, helps keep working waterfronts alive, and complements commercial fishing.
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. According to the food and agriculture organization fao, the world production in 2005 consisted of 93. The vital contributions from fisheries and aquaculture to global food security and economic. The department of wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture offers a major in wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture science designed to provide students with a curriculum that has foundations in biology, ecology, natural resources management, social sciences, computer science, and other contemporary educational needs for natural resources professionals. Aquaculture accounted for 46 percent of total food fish supply, a slightly lower proportion than reported in the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2008 owing to a major downward revision of aquaculture and capture fishery production statistics by china see below, but representing a continuing increase from 43 percent in. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia report. Several recent major international developments will further strengthen its key function as a provider of informed, balanced and comprehensive analysis of global fisheries and aquaculture data and related issues. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016 world. Technical guide to port inspection of fishing vessels rap 20 vol. The following report is a summary of the the state of world. Gross disposal of world fish production from 1948 to 1996 2. The world bank group wbg agriculture action plan 20 15 summarizes critical challenges facing the global food and agriculture sector. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture table of contents.
The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 presents faos official world fishery and aquaculture statistics. This report analyzes global prospects for fisheries and aquaculture. Fao the state of world fisheries and aquaculture nccos. As a valuable source of nutrients, globally fish provides about three billion people with almost 20 percent of their average per capita intake of animal protein, and 4. This will be the first census of aquaculture since the 2005 census.
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. Aquaculture action plan in 2005 that was endorsed by african union heads of state and governments during the abuja summit in august 2005, as a precursor to the. This new edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture highlights the significant role that. Total capture fisheries global capture fisheries and aquaculture production, 19902030 2030 capture production 91 mt 1% growth from 2016 aquaculture 109 mt 37% growth from 2016 consumption 21. Contributing to food security and nutrition for all.
Marine photobankwahid adnan the global fisheries and aquaculture sector is an important source of employment, nutrition, and income, supporting the livelihoods of 12% of the worlds population. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture, 2012 2012 pp. The system does not take upper and lower case into account. It is in this context that 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. First, the second international conference on nutrition icn2, held. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia 2016 flyer.
The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 food and. The millennium ecosystem assessment, the first global assessment of the state of the world s ecological health, published in march 2005, identified global fisheries as one of fi ve global systems in critical condition. World aquaculture society 2017 world aquaculture hosted by. Governance issues and related concerns are addressed also in. Fish is the means of subsistence for billions of people around the world. This edition uses the latest official statistics on fisheries. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture is being launched. 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. Defining capture fisheries and aquaculture capture fisheries refer to the harvest of wild fish and other aquatic organisms in coastal and inland waters.
In the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 fao, 2012d, pp. Prospects for fisheries and aquaculture world bank. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and uptodate data and information to a wide range of readers policymakers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed all those interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Fisheries and aquaculture department, food and agriculture organization of the united nations, rome, italy. The fishing and aquaculture sector is one of the worlds fastest growing sectors. Aquaculture is rapidly growing in africa and increasingly being integrated into the. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 fish wise. Never before have people consumed so much fish or depended so greatly on the sector for their wellbeing.
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. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2004 reports on several of these. State of the world fisheries and aquaculture 2014 arabic. Pdf comments on faos state of world fisheries and aquaculture. Effects of fishing on the environment and biodiversity. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture, 2012. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Wildlife veterinary medicine concentration wlvm total hours 124 effective fall 2017. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2016 food and.
The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Status reports of the fisheries and aquatic resources of. Since there was no periodical providing a global and comprehensive view. Sofia 2018 state of fisheries and aquaculture in the. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia.
The millennium ecosystem assessment, the first global assessment of the state of the worlds ecological health, published in march 2005, identified global fisheries as one of fi ve global systems in critical condition. In lifdcs, which have a relatively low consumption of. In 2012, global per capita fish consumption was approximately 19. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture food and agriculture. The committee, while commending the new webbased questionnaire on the implementation of the fao code of conduct for responsible fisheries the code. Summary of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012. Utilization of world fisheries production, 19622016 integrated mobile phone 48 18.
Traditional chinese aquaculture and its impact outside china. Quite simply, this means that faos analysis based on data reported. Fao food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Fisheries and aquaculture encyclopedia of life support. The search terms must occur in exactly the specified spelling and order. Fisheries of the united states, 20 this publication is the annual national marine fisheries service nmfs yearbook of fishery statistics. The committee expressed its praise and support for the state of world fisheries and aquaculture sofia 2014 publication, and emphasized the need for further measures to rebuild fish stocks. 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.
As always, the scope is global and the topics many and varied. Noaa fisheries final rule to implement the fishery. World fisheries and aquaculture production and utilization. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture w9900e01.
The status reports of the fisheries and aquatic resources of western australia 20 14 uses an ecosystem based fisheries management ebfm framework which is now the basis for management of western australias aquatic resources fletcher, et al. Summary results of the august 20 snapshot of regional fishery bodies. The aggregate fao fish price index reached a record high in october 20. As senior fisheries advisor to the nepad planning and coordinat. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 researchgate. Trade in fish and fishery products is especially important for developing nations, in. Number of anglers and trips by state 51 world fisheries.
Fao state of world fisheries, aquaculture report fish. 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. Encyclopedia of life support systems eolss contents fisheries and aquaculture fisheries and aquaculture volume 1 no. 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. This edition presents the key results for the period 20162025 for the fao fish model. Jul 09, 2018 the state of world fisheries and aquaculture reports that 90.
Towards sustainable aquatic living resources management 1. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2014 food and. The latest report was released in 2012 and reflects the developments to 20092010. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 food and. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012 apo. The census of aquaculture is a followup to the 2012 census of agriculture, where usda identified 5,533 aquaculture producers to include in the aquaculture census. Trade flows of fish and fish products by continent 2015 share of total imports. Sales and marketing group publishing policy and support branch of. It is my sincere hope that this issue of the state of world fisheries and. Pdf the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2012. Aquaculture anticipated to fill the supplydemand gap.
Relative contribution of aquaculture and capture fisheries to fish. 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. World aquaculture visits the african continent for the first time conference in cape town, south africa world aquaculture 2017 will be held in cape town with involvement from countries throughout the africa continent and around the world. In many cases, projects will be focused on smallscale fisheries. World per capita food fish supply increased from an average of. It is important to have an uptodate, comprehensive, and accurate understanding of the state of our fisheries so that we can monitor and measure how changes.