Fishing Intensity

Fishing Intensity, Fish Caught per Metric Ton

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, World Bank

Fishing is defined as the capture of of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic animals in marine, coastal and inland areas. Capture is measured in metric tons. The data is published annually by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank.

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Global average trend

Country ranking, 2014