Inland Fisheries

1.5.7 Non-availability of network of fisheries scientist

To determine the status of marine fishery resources, FAO relies on a network of fishery scientists, the use of expert knowledge and catch and other statistics. No such network exists for inland fisheries and the catch statistics are generally inadequate for use as a measure of stock status. FAO is not therefore in a position to make accurate global statements on the status of inland fishery resources.