As most of the world's capture fisheries have apparently reached their potential the growth in aquaculture production is continuing. Reporting on the status of resources and ecosystems and on production, utilization, trade and consumption patterns this text confirms global supply and demand trends.
Part 1. World review of fisheries and aquaculture -- Part 2. Selected issues facing fishers and aquaculturists -- Part 3. Highlights of special FAO studies -- Part 4. Outlook -- Part 5. Fisheries activities of country groupings.