State of world aquaculture 2006 FAO Fisheries technical paper Series, Vol. 500

Aquaculture is developing, expanding and intensifying in almost all regions of the world. Although the sector appears to be capable of meeting the gap between future demand and supply for aquatic food, in order to at least maintain the present level of per capita consumption at the global level, there are many constraints and challenges. This well-illustrated document examines the past trends in aquaculture development and describes its current status globally.