The mission of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department of FAO is to facilitate and secure the longterm sustainable development and utilization of the worlds fisheries and aquaculture. The Department promotes policies and strategies aiming at sustainable and responsible development of fisheries and aquaculture in inland and marine waters. For this purpose, the Department provides discussion fora, information, legal and policy frameworks, codes and guidelines, options for strategies, scientific advice, training material, etc.

Website: http://www.fao.org/fishery