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FAO SOFIA Report: Global Capture Fisheries Production & Country Ranking

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  FAO SOFIA: Capture Fisheries Production The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released the 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) , highlighting a historic milestone in the sector. While global production reached a record 223.2 million tonnes , the most significant shift was that aquaculture surpassed capture fisheries as the primary source of aquatic animal production for the first time in history. Global capture fisheries production remained remarkably stable in 2022, totaling 92.3 million tonnes . This figure includes 81 million tonnes from marine capture and 11.3 million tonnes from inland waters. Despite the surge in aquaculture, capture fisheries remain a vital pillar of global food security, accounting for 49% of all aquatic animal production and providing the essential foundation for the "Blue Transformation" roadmap toward sustainable aquatic food systems. Global Capture Fisheries: Leading Producers As highlighted in ...
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ISSCAAP: The Global Standard for Fisheries Classification (2026)

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  Understanding ISSCAAP: The Global Standard for Aquatic Species The International Standard Statistical Classification of Aquatic Animals and Plants (ISSCAAP) is a specialized system developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It is designed to categorize commercial aquatic species into logical groups based on their biological characteristics and taxonomic relationships. By providing a uniform language for fisheries data, ISSCAAP allows scientists and policymakers to track global fishing trends and biodiversity with high precision. ISSCAAP (International Standard Statistical Classification of Aquatic Animals and Plants) is a hierarchical system used to classify aquatic species into 9 divisions and 50 groups based on biological affinities. Managed by the FAO, it standardizes global fisheries data to ensure consistency in reporting catches, aquaculture production, and trade statistics across different countries and regions. Why ISSCAAP Matters Wit...
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