Publications
Lessons from two decades of tilapia genetic improvement in Africa
22/12/2022
This summary briefly describes the main steps for establishing a tilapia breeding programme, together with the specific lessons learnt in Egypt. African aquaculture has increased in importance since 2000 due...
A guide to recirculation aquaculture
23/12/2022
Stringent environmental restrictions to minimize pollution from hatcheries and land-based aquaculture facilities in northern European countries have sparked the rapid technological development, investment and innovation in recirculation systems in many...
Food safety is everyone’s business in aquaculture
12/04/2023
This short document outlines the importance of food safety, the benefits and how food safety can be ensured in aquaculture. It is part of a set of leaflets produced by...
The Progressive Management Pathway for Aquaculture Biosecurity - Guidelines for application
01/06/2023
The PMP/AB refers to a pathway aimed at enhancing aquaculture biosecurity by building on existing frameworks, capacity and appropriate tools using risk-based approaches and public-private sector partnerships. It is expected...
Legal frameworks for sustainable aquaculture
03/07/2023
Aquaculture, the farming in water of aquatic animals and aquatic plants, has seen extraordinary growth over recent years in terms of production levels and as regards its share of production...
Aquaculture transformation – Innovation and investment for sustainable intensification and expansion of aquaculture in Asia and the Pacific region
20/07/2023
The document provides an overall vision and framework intended to accelerate aquaculture transformation in Asia and the Pacific region through innovations and investment, and to provide guidance to partners from...
Pathway to aquaculture biosecurity: managing disease risks in the value chain
25/11/2023
This course targets those directly and indirectly involved in the aquaculture sector. It outlines the concepts and steps needed to apply a risk analysis in the context of aquaculture with...
FAO Reference Centres for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Biosecurity
18/12/2023
This brochure contains info about the newly designated FAO Reference Centres on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Aquaculture Biosecurity and historical information on FAO work on aquatic AMR.
Improving opportunities to expand freshwater aquaculture and inland fisheries production in arid lands
01/01/2024
This publication is the main outcome of a technical workshop on ‘Market system approach for resilient agri-aquaculture food systems in desert and arid countries’ organized by the FAO sub-regional office...
Promoting business opportunities for youth and women in inland fisheries and aquaculture food systems in arid areas
16/01/2024
This publication is the main outcome of a technical workshop on ‘Market system approach for resilient agri-aquaculture food systems in desert and arid countries’ organized by the FAO sub-regional office...
Guidelines for streamlining aquaculture licensing and leasing processes
05/06/2024
This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the GFCM with a view to streamlining licensing and leasing processes for the aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea....
Guidelines in support of social acceptability for sustainable aquaculture development
05/06/2024
This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) to improve the social acceptability of the aquaculture sector in the Mediterranean and the...
Guidelines on assessing and minimizing the possible impacts from the use of non-indigenous species in aquaculture
05/06/2024
This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the GFCM to assess and minimize the possible impacts from the use of non-indigenous species in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea....
Guidelines on aquaculture restocking and stock enhancement
05/06/2024
This publication presents guidelines prepared and adopted by the GFCM with a view to supporting responsible restocking and stock enhancement practices in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Specifically, it...
Top 10 species groups in global aquaculture 2022
27/06/2024
This factsheet highlights the top 10 species groups in global aquaculture production in the year 2022. It also includes a feature section on characins, a freshwater fish group that comprises...
FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
03/07/2024
From ancient times, fishing has been a major source of food for humanity and a provider of employment and economic benefits to those engaged in this activity. The wealth of...
Unlocking the potential of commercial aquaculture in Africa
04/07/2024
Despite Africa’s significant potential for aquaculture, the sector only contributes 2.6 percent of global production. As part of the Blue Transformation vision, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
Integrated agriculture-aquaculture: an efficient use of resources
07/07/2024
Integrated agriculture-aquaculture is a sustainable development option. In integrated farming, the waste of one enterprise become inputs of another and, thus, optimize the use of resources and lessen pollution. Moreover,...
Guidebook for developing aquaculture co-management systems
01/08/2024
Co-management, a collaborative decision-making approach between governments and diverse user groups regarding shared resources, has evolved across natural resource settings. Traditionally applied in fisheries, forestry, and water management, co-management
Integrating blue foods into national climate strategies
10/10/2024
Blue or aquatic foods — foods that are wild-caught or farmed from oceans, rivers, and lakes — are an important part of global food systems. They are increasingly recognized as...