Nice, France - At the UN Ocean Conference 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released an update on the state of global marine fishery resources.
The report, based on the latest catch data, reveals progress in areas with effective fisheries management and persistent global sustainability challenges. It involved over 650 experts from 92 countries and analyzed 2,570 fish populations.
The study indicates that 64.5% of fish stocks are within biologically sustainable levels, while 35.5% are overfished. The FAO emphasizes the importance of effective management, data collection, and science-based approaches to ensure sustainable fisheries and address overfishing.