Harnessing Aquatic Foods for Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and Shared Prosperity
Big Splashes Over Five Years, 2020–2025
Global Impact from WorldFish Research and Innovations
people, including women and children, nourished adequately with aquatic foods integrated in their diets
women and people from other marginalized groups empowered with greater access to resources, markets, and decision-making in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
households increased their incomes through increased sustainable production of aquatic foods
hectares restored through sustainable/ improved management of natural resources
MT of fish, seaweed, and other aquatic foods produced with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and greater resource efficiency
×
WorldFish is deeply saddened to learn the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join with the rest of the world in mourning the loss of a great monarch who served with such dignity, warmth and kindness for more than seventy years.
On behalf of WorldFish I extend our profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the Royal Family’.
On behalf of WorldFish I extend our profound sympathy and sincere condolences to the Royal Family’.
The Latest
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in research and innovations across aquatic food systems.
Growing Africa’s Fisheries Sector Inspires a Remarkable Tripartite Coalition
Blog
Africa’s aquaculture production has grown 5.6-fold in just two decades, yet the continent produces less than 2 percent of the world’s farmed fish, while Asia accounts…
Nutrition and Public Health, Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 29 Oct 2025
Read More
Why Some Science Stories Cut Through
Blog
Science is rich with stories. Every dataset, every field trip, every publication and report contains at least one good story. The hard part isn’t finding them, it’s…
Nutrition and Public Health, Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 27 Oct 2025
Read More
Can the Southern Mediterranean Fish Value Chain Thrive Without Women’s Empowerment?
Blog
When you picture the Mediterranean’s blue economy—encompassing its vibrant fisheries and aquaculture—what’s the first image that springs to mind? For most, it’s a…
• 21 Oct 2025
Read MoreBig Facts on Aquatic Foods
600
million number of people around the world who depend on small-scale fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods.
204
million tons - the volume of aquatic food production by 2030.
60
million - number of people engaged in the primary sector of fisheries and aquaculture in 2018.
24
trillion - the value of the ocean economy, including fisheries, shipping lanes and tourism.