Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to livelihoods for 800 million people and provide 3.1 billion people with 20% of their animal protein. Working with national governments and partners, FISH focuses on improving the productivity of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce poverty and improve food and nutrition security.
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International Women's Day 2021
International Women’s Day has a long history as an occasion to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Across the globe, March 8th is a date to assert our commitment and challenge gender bias and inequality. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the road ahead and...
Increased sustainability and research capacity for tilapia aquaculture in Zambia
Aquaculture is currently the main consumer of global fishmeal production. Sustainability concerns inherent to fishmeal production for aquaculture include the overexploitation of some fish stocks and the use of small pelagic fish that are important human food to produce food for fish, as is the case...
CGIAR Research Program 2020 Review: FISH
The FISH CGIAR Research Program (CRP), initiated in 2017, is led by WorldFish together with its managing partners, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the Aquaculture and Fisheries Group at Wageningen University (WUR), the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Coral...
Shrimp Farming and Research in Bangladesh Adapts to COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted tremendously every aspect of the economy in Bangladesh, including aquaculture. The entire aquaculture supply chain and marketing system is facing multiple challenges. Many fish farmers have reduced their activities due to low demand and uncertainty. At a time when...
Annual Report 2019: Enhancing sustainable, productive and resilient fisheries and aquaculture
The 2019 Annual Report outlines the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) achievements in delivering evidence-based solutions that address the complex challenges and opportunities in fish agri-food systems in the developing world. Three years into the Program, FISH research is...
Mobile app connects fish farmers with aquaculture information despite COVID-19 in Myanmar
A new mobile application is delivering crucial aquaculture information to small-scale fish farmers who have restricted access to extension services due to lockdown measures in Myanmar. The Shwe Ngar app, which was developed by WorldFish and partners with funding from USAID, provides fish farming...
Timor-Leste president calls for expansion of aquaculture during hatchery visit
The President of Timor-Leste, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, visited the Gleno hatchery last week, learning firsthand how high-quality Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) fingerlings are being produced and distributed nationwide. During the visit on 18 November 2020, the president spoke with...
WorldFish 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet
In 2020, our 45th anniversary provided the opportunity to take stock of our impact and also reflect on our achievements and the lessons we have learned along the way. In a world that keeps changing, it is clear to us that the best way to keep thriving is to embrace change. Read more
Dried small fish powder provides opportunity for child health in Myanmar
As the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for nutritious diets, efforts to promote dried small fish powder is offering an opportunity for accessible and acceptable forms of micronutrients needed to boost the health of young children in Myanmar. The COVID-19 pandemic has the country struggling...
World Fisheries Day 2020
As we mark World Fisheries Day on November 21, we reflect on the often-unnoticed efforts of small-scale fisheries communities; the local fishers, processors, and traders who harvest aquatic foods from ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans throughout the world. Read more
Illuminating Hidden Harvests country case study author: Hunter Snyder
Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): The contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development is a collaborative study led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Duke University and WorldFish. When released in 2021, the study will provide one of the most comprehensive...
Illuminating Hidden Harvests country case study author: Kafayat Fakoya
Illuminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): The contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development is a collaborative study led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Duke University and WorldFish. In this series, we profile some of the more than 300 experts from over 50 countries who...