SOFIA report 2024: Aquaculture has surpassed capture fisheries

For the first time, aquaculture has surpassed capture fisheries in the production of aquatic animals, according to the 2024 edition of the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report. This trend in the aquatic sector is a promising path towards addressing food insecurity. Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General and Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division at FAO, discussed the latest findings and trends in the aquatic sector and its role for food security and nutrition.  To learn more about the 2024 SOFIA report visit www.fao.org Interview: Laura Quiñones Producers: Heriberto Araujo, Ruki Inoshita, Flora Trouilloud Presenter: Ruki Inoshita Sound: Eric Deleu Editorial supervision: Tszmei Ho © FAO/Giuseppe Carotenuto