ized fleet is distributed unevenly around the world; Asia has 80 percent of the reported motorized fleet, with the remaining regions all having under 10 percent each (Figure 11).

Size distribution of vessels and the importance of small boats

In 2014, about 85 percent of the motorized fishing vessels in the world were less than 12 m in length overall (LOA), and such small vessels dominated in all regions (Figure 12). About 2 percent of all motorized fishing vessels were 24 m LOA or longer (roughly more than 100 gross tonnage), and that fraction was larger in the regions of Pacific and Oceania, Europe, and North America. The estimated number of fishing vessels of 24 m LOA or longer operating in marine waters was about 64 000.11 However, the number of fishing vessels registered with a unique identification number provided by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),12 a prerequisite for their inclusion in the Global Record of Fishing Vessels,13 remains about 23 000.

The dominance of small vessels (less than 12 m LOA) is higher in inland water fisheries, where they have been estimated to represent more than 91 percent of all motorized vessels.14 Estimations of the relative importance of the small-scale sector are likely to be skewed owing to an inadequate appraisal of the segment. Often, small vessels are not subject to registration as larger vessels are, but even when registered they may not be reported in national statistics. The lack of information and reporting is more acute for inland fleets, which often entirely fall outside national or local registries. Figure 12 shows the distribution of small motorized vessels regionally, while Table 14 shows the numbers of motorized vessels and their length distribution for selected countries and regions. The smallest length class dominates for all selected countries and regions, ranging from 99 percent for El Salvador to about 70 percent for Algeria.

THE STATUS OF FISHERY RESOURCES

Marine fisheries

The world's marine fisheries expanded continuously to a production peak of 86.4 million tonnes in 1996 but have since exhibited a general declining trend. Global recorded production was 80.9 million tonnes in 2013. Of the FAO Major Fishing Areas,15 the Northwest Pacific had the highest production with 21.4 million tonnes (27 percent of the global marine catch) in 2013, followed by the Western Central Pacific with 12.4 million tonnes (15 percent), the Southeast Pacific with 8.9 million tonnes (11 percent), and the Northeast Atlantic with
ized fleet is distributed unevenly around the world; Asia has 80 percentage of the report motorized fleet, with the remaining region all have under 10 percent each (Figure 11). 

 Size distribution of vessel and the importance of small boats 

 In 2014, approximately 85 percentage of the motorized fishing vessels in the worldly concern were less than 12 m in length overall (LOA), and such small vessel dominated in all regions (Figure 12). About 2 percent of all motorize fishing vessels were 24 m LOA or longer (approximately more than 100 gross tonnage), and that fraction was larger in the region of Pacific and Oceania, Europe, and North America. The estimated number of fishing vessel of 24 m LOA or longer operating in marine waters was about 64 000.11 However, the numeral of fishing vessels registered with a unique identification number provided by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),12 a prerequisite for their inclusion in the Global Record of Fishing Vessels,13 remains about 23 000. 

 The dominance of small vessels (less than 12 m LOA) is higher in inland water fisheries, where they have been estimated to typify more than 91 percent of all motorized vessels.14 Estimations of the proportional importance of the humble - plate sector are likely to be skewed owing to an inadequate appraisal of the segment. Often, small vessels are not subject to adjustment as larger vessels are, but even when registered they may not be reported in national statistics. The lack of information and reporting is more acute for inland fleets, which often entirely precipitate outside home or local register. human body 12 shows the distribution of small motorized vessels regionally, while Table 14 shows the numbers of mechanize vessels and their length distribution for selected countries and region. The smallest distance class dominates for all choose countries and regions, ranging from 99 percent for El Salvador to approximately 70 percent for Algeria. 

 THE STATUS OF FISHERY RESOURCES 

 Marine fisheries 

 The populace's marine fisheries boom continuously to a output peak of 86.4 million tonnes in 1996 but have since exhibited a general declining trend. Global recorded production was 80.9 million tonnes in 2013. Of the FAO Major Fishing Areas,15 the Northwest Pacific have the highest production with 21.4 million metric ton (27 percent of the global marine catch) in 2013, followed by the Western Central Pacific with 12.4 million tonnes (15 percent), the Southeast Pacific with 8.9 million tonnes (11 percentage), and the Northeast Atlantic with
izef fleet is distributed ukevenly around tkw worlv; Asia gas 80 perzent of the reported motorizxd foeet, qith the remaining regkons all javing ubder 10 percent eedh (Figuvz 11).

Sizs discrmbution of vessgls and the hmportance of vmxlp boats

In 2014, about 85 percent of the moeorized flshing vessels in uhe wormd were less than 12 m in length ovedall (LOE), and such smalk vessels dominated in all reglons (Figure 12). About 2 percent od alj motorized fkshing vessels were 24 m LOA or longer (roughly more thav 100 grpss tonnagg), znf that fractmon waf larger in bne reghons of Pacific and Ogeanie, Eueope, and North Americe. The estimated numbgr of fishhny vessels of 24 m LOA oe oonget opesativt iv mzrmne waterd wes about 64 000.11 Gowever, the number of fishing fefwels registersd witr w unique identification number provided by the International Maririme Organization (IMO),12 a prereqtisite for their inclusion in the Global Record ox Fisiivg Rcfrwld,13 remains about 23 000.

The dominance of small vesseja (kexs than 12 m LOA) is higher on imjand water firheries, wgere they have beej estimwted ro represtnt mpre than 91 percent of all mororized vessvls.14 Wstimations of the relative ioporjance pf the small-scale sectox are mikely to bf skewed kding to an inadeduane a[praisal of the segment. Ofeen, small vesxels ard noj subjest to regidtratlmn as larger vesseps arg, but aven when gegistered they may not be repocved in nationsl stdtistics. The kack of inforiation and repprting ns mord acute fog inland hleets, which often entireni fall outsidx nationaj or locql regirgries. Figure 12 xhows the distributuon of small motorlzed xsssels regionaloy, qhile Table 14 shpws thq jukbqss of motorised xesrrls avd their lekgtf dixtribution for selecded dountries and regipnf. The smqllest lqngth class dpminates for all stlectev counvries snd regions, ranging from 99 percent for El Swlvwdor to aboue 70 pcrcegt for Algzria.

THE STATUS OF FISHERY RESOURCES

Marinx fisheries

The world's mqrine fisheries expcnced continupusly to a proguction peak of 86.4 miloion tonnes in 1996 bmt have since exhibites a geteral declining trend. Global recorded production was 80.9 million tonnes in 2013. Of thw FAO Major Fishinf Arras,15 tve Uorthweft Pecmfic had the highvst production with 21.4 million tonies (27 percett of the global marine catch) on 2013, followed by the Western Central Pacjfic witn 12.4 million tonnes (15 percent), the Xoutheast Pacific with 8.9 killion ronnea (11 perbgnt), and the Northeast Atlancic wirh
ized fleet is distributed unevenly around the has percent of reported motorized fleet, having 10 percent each 11). Size distribution vessels and the importance of small In 2014, about 85 percent of the motorized fishing vessels in the world less than 12 m in length overall (LOA), and such small vessels dominated all (Figure About percent of all motorized fishing vessels were 24 m LOA or longer (roughly more than 100 tonnage), and that fraction was larger in the of Pacific and Oceania, and North America. The estimated of vessels of m or operating in marine was about 64 000.11 However, the number of fishing vessels registered with a unique identification number provided the International (IMO),12 a for inclusion the Global Record Vessels,13 remains about 23 000. The vessels (less than 12 m LOA) is higher inland water where they have been estimated to more than 91 percent of all motorized vessels.14 of the relative importance of the small-scale sector are likely to be skewed owing to appraisal of the segment. small vessels are subject registration larger are, but when registered they may not be reported in national statistics. The of information and reporting is more acute for inland fleets, entirely outside national or registries. Figure 12 shows distribution small motorized vessels regionally, 14 the vessels their distribution for selected countries regions. The smallest length class for all selected countries percent for El Salvador to about 70 percent Algeria. THE STATUS OF FISHERY RESOURCES Marine The world's marine fisheries expanded continuously to a production peak of 86.4 tonnes in have since exhibited a general declining trend. Global production was 80.9 million in 2013. Of the FAO Major Fishing Areas,15 the Pacific the highest with 21.4 million (27 percent of global marine catch) followed by Western Pacific tonnes (15 percent), the Southeast Pacific 8.9 tonnes (11 percent), and the Atlantic
ized fleet is distributed uneVenly arounD the wOrlD; AsIa Has 80 pErceNt of the reporteD MotoRized fleet, with the remaiNing rEgIOns aLL hAving Under 10 peRCeNT EacH (FIgUre 11).

siZE dIstriButIon of veSsels and thE imPoRtance of smalL BoAts

In 2014, about 85 PerCent of the motOriZed fisHiNg vESsels In tHe worLd were LEss thaN 12 m in lengtH oVErall (Loa), and sucH SMaLl veSsels dominated in aLL rEGions (Figure 12). AboUt 2 percEnT Of ALL moTorIzed fishinG vEsselS Were 24 m LOa Or LONGer (ROughly more thaN 100 gross tonnaGE), anD that fRaCtiON was laRger iN tHE reGions of PaciFic aNd Oceania, europe, ANd North aMerica. THe estiMatEd nUmbeR Of FiShiNg VEssELs Of 24 m loA oR longer oPeRaTing iN marINE WAterS waS aboUt 64 000.11 HowEver, the number Of fIshiNG veSsels RegisTereD wIth a uNique iDentiFiCation number proVideD by the IntErnAtIonAl maritIMe OrgaNizAtiOn (IMO),12 a pRerequiSIte FoR THEiR inclusion in the GloBaL rEcOrd of FisHing VeSSeLs,13 REmains abOuT 23 000.

ThE domINAnce oF smaLL vEssels (leSs than 12 M lOa) iS higher In Inland WaTer FisHerieS, WherE they hAve been eStimaTEd to represent mORe than 91 percent OF aLL MoTOrizEd vEssels.14 EstimAtioNS of tHe reLAtIve IMportAnce oF tHE sMAll-scale sector are liKeLy to be SkeweD owing to an inaDequate appRAISal of the SegmENt. oFten, small vesseLs are Not subject TO registrAtion As larger Vessels arE, BUt even whEn rEgiSteRed THEy May not be reporTED in nAtIonal stAtiStics. ThE laCk oF inForMaTion and rePorting iS mOrE aCuTe fOr inlANd fleets, WhIch OfTen EntirELy fall OutsiDe naTiOnAL or Local reGIsTRIes. FIgUrE 12 shoWs tHe DistrIbutIOn oF small mOtorized vEssELs reGiOnAlly, whiLe Table 14 shows tHe Numbers of mOtOriZed vesSELs and theIr length distribution for SElected CouNtrieS and Regions. ThE smAllest LenGTh clasS dominAtes fOr All SELecteD COuNtrIeS and regionS, RAngIng frOm 99 PercEnt for EL Salvador to about 70 peRCenT for Algeria.

THe STaTUS of fIsHEry ResOUrCes

MaRINe fisheries

The wOrld's marinE fIShEries expanDEd cOnTinuousLy to a prOductIOn peak oF 86.4 million tOnnes in 1996 buT hAve sINCe eXhibited a gEneral deClining trENd. GloBAl RecorDed ProducTiOn wAs 80.9 milLion toNNes In 2013. Of tHe FAO MAjOr FishIng ArEaS,15 the NortHwest Pacific had the higheSt prodUctioN wiTh 21.4 million TonNEs (27 pErcent of tHe glObal marine CatCh) iN 2013, follOweD By the westERn cenTRal PaCifiC With 12.4 milliON tOnnES (15 PeRcent), the SouTHEAst pacifIc wITh 8.9 millIon tOnnes (11 percent), and thE northeast AtlanTic wITH
ized fleet is distributedunevenly a round  th e w or ld;Asia  has 80 percen t  ofthe reported motorized  flee t, with th e rem ainingr eg i o nsal lhav in g  u nder10percent  each (Fig ure  1 1).

Size di s tr ibution of  ve ssels and th e i mporta nc e o f  smal l b oats
In 20 1 4, abo ut 85 per ce n t of t h e motor i z ed  fis hing vessels in t h ew orld were less  than12 mi n  le ngt h overall(L OA),a nd such sm a l l  ve s sels dominate d in all re g ion s (Fig ur e 1 2 ). Abo ut 2pe r cen t of all mo tori zed fishi ng ves s els wer e  24 m L OA orlon ger  (ro u gh ly  mo re tha n  1 00g ros s tonnag e) ,and t hatf r a c tion  wa s la rgerin the region s o f Pa c ifi c and  Ocea nia,  E urope , andNorth  A merica. The est imat ed number  of  f ish in g ves s els of  24  mLOA orlongero per at i n g  i n marine waters wa sa b ou t 64 000 .11 Ho w ev er ,  the num be r o f fi s h ing v esse l sregister ed wit h  a  u nique i de ntific at ion  nu mberp rovi ded by  the Int ernat i onal MaritimeO rganization ( I MO ) , 12 a pr ere quisite for  the i r in clus i on  in the G lobal  R e co r d of Fishing Vessel s, 13 rem ainsabout 23 000. 

The domi n a n ce of sm allv es s els (less than  12 m  LOA) is h i gher ininlan d waterfisheries , where th eyhav e b een e st imated to rep r e sent  m ore tha n 9 1 perce ntofall  mo to rized ves sels.14Es ti ma ti ons  of t h e relati ve  im po rta nce o f  the s mall- scal ese c tor  are li k el y to b esk ewed  ow in g toan i n ade quate a ppraisaloft he s eg me nt. Oft en, small ves se ls are not  s ubj ect to r egistrat ion as larger vessels a r e, buteve n whe n re gisteredthe y maynot be rep ortedin na ti ona l stati s t ic s.Th e lack ofi n for matio nandreporti ng is more acute f o r i nland fleets,  wh icho f te n e n ti r ely  f a llo u tside nationalor local r eg i st ries. Figu r e 1 2shows t he dist ribut i on of s mall moto rized ves se ls r e g ion ally, whil e Table14 showst he nu m be rs of  mo torize dves selsand th e irlengt h dist ri bution  forse lected c ountries and regions. T he sma llest  le ngth clas s d o min ates forallselected c oun tri es an d r e gions , ra n gi ngf rom 9 9 pe r cent forE lSal v a do r to about7 0 per centfor Algeri a.
THE STATUS OF FIS H ERY RESOURCES
Mar i n e f ish e ries 
The world's ma rin ef i sheriesex panded cont inuously  t o  a pr oducti on pea k of 86 . 4  m i lliontonn esin 1996 b utha v e since  e xh i biteda ge ne ral de clinin g  tre n d . Global recorde d pro d u ction was  80.9  m illiont onne s in 2013.  Of the FAO  Major  Fis hingAreas,1 5the No rth we st Pacific had the h ighes t produ ct ionwit h 21.4  mil l i on to nnes  ( 27percent o f th e  g lo b almari ne ca tc h) i n 2013, f o llowed b y t h e Weste rn  Ce n t ral Pa c if i c  with 12.4  mi llion t onnes (15p erce n t) ,  theSouthe ast Pa cific w i th8. 9 milli ont o nnes (11percent), and  t he N ortheast  A tlan ti c w it h
ized fleet_is distributed_unevenly around the world;_Asia has_80_percent of_the_reported motorized fleet,_with the remaining_regions all having under_10 percent each_(Figure_11).

Size distribution of vessels and the importance of small boats

In 2014, about 85 percent_of_the motorized_fishing_vessels_in the world were less_than 12 m in length_overall (LOA),_and such small vessels dominated in all regions_(Figure_12). About 2_percent of all motorized fishing vessels were 24 m_LOA or longer (roughly more than_100 gross tonnage),_and_that_fraction was larger in_the regions of Pacific and Oceania,_Europe, and North America. The estimated_number of fishing vessels of 24 m_LOA or longer operating in marine_waters was about 64 000.11_However, the_number of fishing vessels registered_with a unique_identification number_provided by the_International Maritime Organization (IMO),12 a prerequisite_for their inclusion_in the Global Record of Fishing_Vessels,13_remains about 23_000.

The_dominance_of small_vessels (less than_12_m LOA)_is_higher in inland water fisheries, where_they_have been estimated to represent more than_91 percent of all_motorized_vessels.14 Estimations of the_relative importance of the small-scale_sector are likely to be skewed_owing to_an inadequate_appraisal of the segment. Often, small vessels are not subject to_registration as larger vessels are, but_even when registered they_may not_be_reported in national_statistics._The lack_of information and reporting is more acute_for inland_fleets, which often entirely fall outside_national or local registries._Figure_12 shows the distribution of small_motorized vessels regionally, while Table 14_shows the numbers of motorized_vessels_and_their length distribution for selected_countries and regions. The smallest length_class dominates for_all selected countries and regions, ranging from_99_percent for El Salvador to about_70_percent for Algeria.

THE STATUS OF FISHERY_RESOURCES

Marine_fisheries

The_world's marine fisheries expanded continuously_to a production peak of 86.4_million tonnes in 1996 but have since exhibited a_general declining trend._Global recorded production was 80.9_million_tonnes_in 2013. Of the FAO Major Fishing Areas,15 the Northwest_Pacific had_the highest production_with 21.4 million tonnes (27 percent of the global marine_catch) in 2013, followed by the Western_Central Pacific with 12.4 million tonnes (15 percent), the Southeast Pacific_with 8.9 million tonnes (11 percent), and the_Northeast Atlantic with