Global Capture Production & Sustainability Insights (1950–2023)
Open-access dashboard powered by FAO FishStatJ (1950–2023), presenting global capture fisheries data, ASFIS species and FAO area trends, and sustainability indicators. Published by TW Policy Group to promote transparency following the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 15 September 2025.
Everything is fully dynamic. Findings update instantly and are translated into policy signals and briefs for decision-makers.
🔍 Filter by Capture Type • Country • ASFIS Species • FAO Area
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Quick User Manual
What you’ll see: a live dashboard with charts and small “signal” cards. These change as you choose a country, species, or FAO area.
- Pick a view: start global, then try a Country, an ASFIS Species, or a FAO Area.
- Read the top line: it tells you the time range and what is currently selected.
- Watch the numbers: YoY (last year), 3-year and 5-year change show the direction of catch.
- PC5 / CR5: how much the top 5 species (PC5) or countries (CR5) dominate.
- NEI: “Not Elsewhere Included.” Higher NEI can mean weaker species identification or gaps in reporting.
- Policy signals: short notes that turn the data into suggested actions.
Data & Attribution. Visualizations rely on FAO FishStatJ (Capture Production) datasets (© FAO). Figures may be revised by FAO; methodology and presentation by TW Policy Group. Use for decision support.
Open Access. Published as a public reference to support transparency around the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (entry into force on 15 September 2025) and its implementation. Redistribution is permitted with clear attribution to FAO as the data source and TW Policy Group for the analysis and visualization. Please consult FAO’s Data Terms of Use and attribution guidance on the official FAO website.
No endorsement. FAO does not endorse any findings or interpretations. Any errors or interpretations are the sole responsibility of TW Policy Group.
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