Aquatic foods are increasingly recognized for their key role in food security and nutrition, not just as a source of protein, but also as a unique and extremely diverse provider of essential omega-3 fatty acids and bioavailable micronutrients. Prioritizing and better integrating fisheries and aquaculture products in global, regional and national food system strategies and policies should be a vital part of the necessary transformation of our agrifood systems.
The focus of the 2022 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report is blue transformation, a visionary strategy designed to enhance the potential of aquatic food systems and sustainably feed the world's growing population while protecting the environment.
This report aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to policy-makers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and everyone interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.