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Fish provides nutritious food, employment and income for millions of people in Asia and the Pacific. In 2001, capture fishery production from this region accounted for half of world production, with aquaculture alone reaching 89 percent of the global aquaculture production of fish and shellfish.
Fisheries are critical to the food security of most countries in the region and, although demand for fish is increasing, the supply from capture fisheries is unlikely to increase unless some fairly far-reaching management measures are introduced. Marine coastal fisheries in particular are either fully or over-exploited. Aquaculture, and to a lesser extent inland fisheries, may provide some opportunities for further increases in fish production in the region, but only if they are managed sustainably.
The FAO regional office, also working through the
Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC)
– a stautory body of the Organization which presently
has a membership of 20 countries – is addressing these issues by promoting:
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Sound management and sustainable use of resources in fisheries and aquaculture |
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Development of fisheries and aquaculture techniques |
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Responsible aquaculture development |
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Conservation of marine and inland fisheries' resources within the Framework of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries |
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Strengthened regional institutions and international collaboration in support of responsible fisheries |
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Improved fisheries statistics |
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| 23-25 September 2009 |
72nd Session of the Asia Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) Executive Committee
(for information: Simon Funge-Smith) |
Seoul,
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| 13-15 October 2009 |
Asia Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC) Regional Consultative Workshop on Best Practices to Support and Improve Livelihoods of Small-scale Fisheries and Aquaculture Households
(for information: Simon Funge-Smith) |
Manila,
Philippines |
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