Global seaweeds and microalgae production, 1950-2019

Abstract: 
  • This factsheet is based on FAO statistics on aquaculture and fisheries production. The data and statistics, which were the most updated at the time when the factsheet was prepared, may differ from data and statistics used in other WAPI factsheets because of different data sources or different versions of the same dataset. They may not be consistent with data and statistics from other sources.
  • The term “country” used in this factsheet includes non-sovereign territory. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
  • The factsheet follows the grouping of Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) adopted by the UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Development countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS): http://unohrlls.org/about-sids/country-profiles/. Unless noted otherwise, other country grouping in this factsheet follows the United Nations M49 standard.
  • The preparation of the factsheet has benefited from tables and charts generated by various World Aquaculture Performance Indicator (WAPI) modules. Most of these data analysis tools are for FAO internal use, yet some of them are available for test use. Visit the WAPI webpage for more information about WAPI information and knowledge products.
  • The factsheet was prepared by Junning Cai and Giulia Galli. Valuable comments and suggestions provided by Esther Garrido Gamarro and Giorgos Paximadis are acknowledged. The validity and relevance of the results depend on the quality (in terms of timeliness and accuracy) of the underlying data and statistics used in the analyses. Errors could also occur in the analyses despite our efforts to minimize them. Simple text are provided to help users understand the tables and charts. Users may use the original data sources to verify the results. We welcome your feedback to help us improve the factsheet.
Author(s): 
Junning Cai
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FAO
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Article Source: 
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Category: 
Aquaculture methods
Food Security or Needs