Globalisation in Fisheries and Aquaculture : Opportunities and Challenges.

This overview of global markets for fish and fish products finds that they have changed considerably over the past few decades and continue to do so, with ever growing interactions across countries and continents. Change has brought substantial benefits to the world economy and a number of policy challenges for governments. To meet these challenges, without compromising the advantages of increasing market interactions, countries must develop and implement fisheries management frameworks and aquaculture strategies that accommodate globalisation without undermining resource sustainability. Read more... This overview of global markets for fish and fish products finds that they have changed considerably over the past few decades and continue to do so, with ever growing interactions across countries and continents. Change has brought substantial benefits to the world economy and a number of policy challenges for governments. To meet these challenges, without compromising the advantages of increasing market interactions, countries must develop and implement fisheries management frameworks and aquaculture strategies that accommodate globalization without undermining resource sustainability.--Publisher's description Foreword Table of Contents Acronyms Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Globalisation in the Harvesting Sector Chapter 3. Globalisation in the Aquaculture Sector Chapter 4. Globalisation in the Fish Processing Sector Chapter 5. Globalisation in the Fisheries Retail Sector Chapter 6. Addressing the Policy Challenges Annex A. Globalisation and Fisheries Developments Annex B. Global Developments in Groundfish, Salmon, Shrimp and Tuna Annex C. The Largest Seafood Companies Globally by Region This Overview Of Globalisation In Fisheries And Aquaculture Finds That Global Markets For Fish And Fish Products Have Changed Considerably Over The Past Few Decades And Continue To Do So, But That Countries Must Work Harder On Fisheries And Aquaculture Management To Remain Sustainable.