Status and potential of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and the Pacific
The capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors are of fundamental importance to the Asia-Pacific region in terms of food security, revenue generation and employment. In many countries, catching or farming aquatic resources forms a vital part of rural people's livelihoods and plays an important role in both the food security and nutritional security of many rural and coastal populations. This publication reviews the current status of inland and marine fisheries resources and their contribution to national economies and food security. Regional fishery data and information stored in FAO databases are analysed to provide a comprehensive picture of production trends of fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region, which is further illustrated by a detailed view of subregions and aquaculture production by species groups. It also touches upon issues that require closer attention in order for fisheries resources to be managed in a sustainable manner.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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Bangkok (Thailand) FAO/APFIC
2004
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| Subjects: | Fishery production, Aquaculture, Fishery resources, Food security, Economic value, Fishery data, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Donnée sur les pêches, Pêche continentale, Pêche maritime, Production halieutique, Ressource halieutique, Sécurité alimentaire, Valeur économique, Datos sobre pesca, Pesca continental, Pesca marina, Producción pesquera, Acuicultura, Recursos pesqueros, Seguridad alimentaría, Valor económico, |
| Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/a-ad514e.pdf |
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| Summary: | The capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors are of fundamental importance to the Asia-Pacific region in terms of food security, revenue generation and employment. In many countries, catching or farming aquatic resources forms a vital part of rural people's livelihoods and plays an important role in both the food security and nutritional security of many rural and coastal populations. This publication reviews the current status of inland and marine fisheries resources and their contribution to national economies and food security. Regional fishery data and information stored in FAO databases are analysed to provide a comprehensive picture of production trends of fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region, which is further illustrated by a detailed view of subregions and aquaculture production by species groups. It also touches upon issues that require closer attention in order for fisheries resources to be managed in a sustainable manner. |
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