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OpenASFA is a bibliographic database containing detailed description of publications and datasets related to aquatic sciences, fisheries and aquaculture. OpenASFA is created and maintained by a network of partnering United Nations Agencies, international organizations and national institutions called ASFA Partners and is freely searchable through its FAO platform.
ASFA Thesaurus
The ASFA Thesaurus is used to index records on OpenASFA. The thesaurus covers all topics within ASFA’s subject scope: science, technology, management, and conservation of marine, brackish water, and freshwater resources and environments, including their socio-economic and legal aspects. The Thesaurus is also used by a number of aquatic science institutions around the world and is free to browse, search and connect to online.
Publications
ASFA Advisory Board (Virtual) Meeting, 12–14 September and 23 November 2022
2023
This document presents the report of the 2022 ASFA Advisory Board Meeting (ABM), which took place virtually from 12 to 14 September, with a final session on the ASFA business model taking place on 23 November.
Identification and analysis of marine fisheries research - Case studies from selected countries in the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) area of competence
2022
During 2020, the ASFA Secretariat supported the CECAF-PESCAO project by compiling an inventory of marine fisheries research produced in nine countries (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Spain). A search methodology was agreed with the CECAF project team, with support from the EAF-Nansen Programme to identify relevant marine fisheries research.
ASFA Magazine, May 2022, Issue #7
2022
Having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, ASFA is now looking to the future and how it can support the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As an international network focused on disseminating the world’s aquatic science, fisheries and aquaculture research, there are many ways in which ASFA can and does contribute to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
News & Stories
Latest additions to the ASFA Thesaurus
07/07/2023
The ASFA thesaurus has been updated with the latest terminology relevant to aquatic science, fisheries and aquaculture. The July release of the ASFA thesaurus brings the total number of concepts to 5 131, available in up to 42 languages, thanks to the efforts of Agrovoc editors and A...
Reflections on the water: Juan Manuel Ordoqui
11/05/2023
For this article in the Reflections on the Water series, Silvina Perez (Instituto de Investigaciones Pesqueras, Uruguay, ASFA National Partner) interviews Juan Manuel Ordoqui - a student, activist, and winner of National Geographic's "Young Explorers 2021." Juan shares his thoughts, experiences, and opportunities around Marine Biodiversity.
Alignment between ASFA and AGROVOC thesauri completed
01/12/2022
Thanks to some very hard work from the ASFA vocabulary working group and AGROVOC team, the ASFA Secretariat is pleased to announce that the alignment of ASFA concepts to the AGROVOC thesaurus is now complete. This means the ASFA thesaurus is now available to browse or download, which you ...
ASFA Advisory Board approves new partnership agreement
01/12/2022
ASFA recently held its Advisory Board Meeting, an annual event at which all partners, collaborating centres and associates are invited to attend. During the meeting, the ASFA Secretariat gave an update on progress on the year, including a revised partnership agreement and a major update o...
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