An Assessment of Global Marine Fisheries Production and Stock Status: Policy Implications for Sustainable Fisheries Management
An assessment of global fisheries production and stock status is vital because it provides evidence-based insights into the sustainability of marine resources, helping identify overfishing trends and management gaps. This information guides policy decisions to balance conservation with food security, economic development, and livelihoods. The policy brief provides a comprehensive analysis of global capture fisheries production of aquatic animals across various FAO areas, spanning from the 1950s to 2022. It highlights trends in production, stock exploitation status, and the contribution of aquaculture to total production. The analysis is based on FAO estimates, FishStat data, and regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) assessments.