The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The State of the World’s Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture provides a snapshot of the status of aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture and forms a valuable technical reference document, particularly with respect to standardized key terminology and concepts. There is little doubt that the process of preparing the global report and the work done within countries to prepare country reports has improved the level of understanding and awareness of the vital importance of aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture. It thus represents the first step in building a broad knowledge base on aquatic genetic resources for food and agriculture as a basis for future actions towards improved conservation, sustainable use and development of these valuable resources, at national, regional and global levels.