The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Discover About FAO In action Media Main topics Resources Member countries Get involved English العربية 中文 Franais Русский Espaol About FAO Loading... News Loading... Multimedia Loading... Main topics Loading... Statistics Loading... Members Loading... Publications Loading... FAO.org Publications FAO flagship publications The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Publications Share Close FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Published biennially, this is a detailed situation report on matters ranging from global aquatic resources to the trade in seafood products or the extent of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 provides the most up-to-date data and information, on trends, challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the sector. It also assesses the state and health of marine fishery resources. Widely recognized as a leading reference for policymakers, resource managers, scientists, producers, industry stakeholders and civil society, the report offers a global perspective on the role of aquatic food systems in food security, nutrition, livelihoods and sustainable development. This edition presents tangible progress towards Blue Transformation, highlighting how countries and partners are turning ambition in action through innovation, science, responsible management, and community engagement. Through stories and examples from around the world, the report shows how these efforts are advancing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, strengthening resilient and efficient value chains and contributing to more sustainable, inclusive and resilient aquatic food systems. Start Reading __________ Regional Overviews regional overview Africa Available in: english | français regional overview Asia Available in: english | 中文 regional overview Latin America Available in: english | español Percentages of biologically sustainable and unsustainable fishery stocks by FAO major fishing area 2023 Open the map in a new tab __________ Digital Resources Digital report __________ Previous Editions SOFIA editions 2024 2024 Blue Transformation in action SOFIA editions 2018-2022 2018 Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals 2020 Sustainability in action 2022 Towards Blue Transformation SOFIA editions 2012-2016 2012 2014 Opportunities and challenges 2016 Contributing to food security and nutrition for all SOFIA editions 2006-2010 2006 2008 2010 SOFIA editions 2000-2004 2000 2002 2004 SOFIA editions 1994-1998 1994 1996 1998 Full flagship collection See also Press release Fisheries and Aquaculture Contact [emailprotected] Follow us on FAO Organizational Chart Worldwide offices Regional Office for Africa Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa Country Offices Jobs Contact us Terms and Conditions Data protection and privacy Scam Alert Report Misconduct © FAO 2026