Harnessing Aquatic Foods for Healthy People, Healthy Planet, and Shared Prosperity

 
Aquatic Food Biosciences
 
Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems
 

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​

 

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The Latest

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in research and innovations across aquatic food systems.

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquaculture Across South Asia: WorldFish in Action  

Blog

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global concern that threatens public health, food safety, and the sustainability of aquaculture systems. In aquaculture,…

Nutrition and Public Health • 18 Nov 2025

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Tackling Hidden Losses: A New Guide to Strengthen Small-Scale Aquatic Food Systems

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The small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sectors are cornerstones of food security and economic stability in many regions. These industries provide essential nutrition…

Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 17 Nov 2025

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Charting a Sustainable Future for Mollusc Production in Southeast Asia

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Across Southeast Asia, mollusc farmers are adapting to a changing sea. Warming waters, unpredictable weather, and declining seed stocks are reshaping a traditional…

Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Social and Economic Inclusion • 13 Nov 2025

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Big 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.