FAO Fisheries Global Information System

To implement this major program, the Fisheries Department focuses its activities, through programs in Fishery Resources, Fishery Policy, Fishery Industries and Fishery Information on three medium-term strategic objectives, including promotion of responsible fisheries sector management at the global, regional and national levels, promotion of increased contribution of responsible fisheries and aquaculture to world food supplies and food security, and global monitoring and strategic analysis of fisheries The FAO Fisheries Global Information System is a global network of integrated fisheries information.

FIGIS is a work in progress - sections are currently under development. Valuable information can be accessed on topics such as aquatic species, marine resources, marine fisheries, and fishing technology. Soon you will be able to access databases on trade and marketing, aquaculture, inland fisheries, and fisheries issues. fao.org/fishery/figis