Fact Sheets contain key information on fisheries and aquaculture-related subjects and are organized under broad headings: Resources, Geographic Profiles, Technology and Information Standards. Each Fact Sheet provides relevant information on a specific title including material from other resources and is presented in a customized template.

All Fact Sheets have been developed through the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department and include source and citation references. Fifteen collections representing some 3300 unique Fact Sheets are currently available online These also complement the other Fisheries and Aquaculture statistical and information collections.

Resources

• Aquatic Species Fact Sheets
• Cultured Aquatic Species Fact Sheets
• Database on Introductions of Aquatic Species (DIAS) Fact Sheets
• Fishery Resources Monitoring System (FIRMS) Fact Sheets

Geographic Profiles

• Database on Port State Measures Fact Sheets
• Database on Introductions of Aquatic Species (DIAS) Fact Sheets
• Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profiles Fact Sheets
• Regional Fishery Bodies (RFB) Fact Sheets
• National Aquaculture Sector Overview (NASO) Fact Sheets
• National Aquaculture Legislation Overview (NALO) Fact Sheets
• FAO Major Fishing Areas Fact Sheets

Technology

• Fishing vessel monitoring systems (VMS) Fact Sheets
• Fishing Techniques Fact Sheets
• Fishing Vessel Fact Sheets
• Fishing Gear Fact Sheets
• Fishing Equipment Fact Sheets

Information Standards

• Concepts, Definitions and Classifications Fact Sheets