FAO's Fisheries Global Information System (FIGIS) is a global network providing integrated data on fisheries and aquaculture. The system supports the Food and Agriculture Organization's strategic objectives for sustainable fisheries management and food security. Information covers topics such as aquatic species, marine resources, and fishing technology.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in marine fisheries catch data by species and region.
- Model the impact of fishery policies on aquatic resource sustainability.
- Assess the contribution of aquaculture and inland fisheries to global food supplies.
Strengths
- Global spatial coverage of fisheries information.
- Integrated data from multiple thematic areas including fishery resources and industries.
Limitations
- Specific row counts, column details, and temporal coverage are unknown.
- The system is described as a work in progress with sections under development.
Provenance
- Source
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- Collection Method
- Integrated data collection through a global network.
- Geography
- Global