Commodities Reports
World supply and demand of tilapia
World tilapia production has been booming during the last decade, with output doubling from 830000 tonnes in 1990 to 1.6 million tonnes in 1999 and to 3.5 million tonnes in 2008. [Continue]
Krill Harvest Certification Upsets Conservationists
A decision by a nonprofit organization to certify a company’s Antarctic krill harvesting has drawn fierce criticism from conservationists and undercut the group’s image as a diligent steward of ocean fishing stocks. [Continue]
Commodity Overview - Los mercados pesqueros
A presentation prepared by Helga Josupeit, GLOBEFISH, FAO [Continue]
Estado actual del cultivo y manejo de moluscos bivalvos y su proyección futura
La acuicultura en los países de América Latina se ha extendido de manera continua desde hace dos décadas, particularmente relacionada con camarones y peces. [Continue]
Challenges for world fish trade
Presented at International Fishery Congress, Vladivostok, 8-10 September 2009, by Helga Josupeit [Continue]
World Tuna Trade
Challenges and Opportunities of World Tuna Trade.
Presentation given by Helga Josupeit, FAO [Continue]
Tonnare in Italy
Science, History and Culture of Sardinian Tuna Fishing
Through a case study of a Sardinian tonnara, this article provides an interdisciplinary look at the science, culture, and history of fishing in the Mediterranean. [Continue]
