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|  The FAO Fisheries Department recognizes the importance of internationally agreed methods and tools for data compilation. Thus, for the last four decades, it has cooperated in international efforts directed towards the development of standard concepts, definitions, classifications and methodologies for the collection and collation of fishery statistics, most notably through the Coordinating Working Party on Fisheries Statistics.This section offers an opportunity for reviewing issues of concern and topical debate in fisheries and aquaculture. Each topic raises an issue, or a collection of issues, discusses what possible solutions might exist for these problems, and what action has been taken, or could be taken, to resolve the problems or improve conditions. It is hoped that raising these issues will stimulate debate and contribute to the development of further innovative ideas for tackling the issues that confront fisheries and aquaculture. | | |  The topics included are not exhaustive. The selection aims to provide the reader with an idea of the range of issues that are of importance to those concerned with the production of fish from the oceans. They cover questions of governance, national and international, problems of dealing with illegal fishing and overcapacity, the importance of well-defined and secure rights and of participation and transparency in management systems. Integral to good governance are issues of sustainability of resource use and consideration of the ecosystem context of fishing. | | | | Our perception of what we see as right and wrong in fisheries is formed by the ethical standards we apply. These underpin our assessment of many issues, including those of food security, of critical importance for many of the world?s most vulnerable people, and safety at sea, an important concern for what is perhaps the world?s most dangerous occupation. Emergencies arise in fisheries. We need to consider how we avoid the most damaging impacts and what to do to mitigate the damage that cannot be avoided. How we use the fish and fish products we produce and the role of trade are also issues that are frequently raised. Finally, the issue of climate change is raised and an attempt is made to assess the likely impact on fisheries of this phenomenon. | | | | |
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