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Sustainable fish stocks declined since the 1970's
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Updated by Hisham N on June 21, 2025
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What is the fact
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Between 1974 and 2021, the share of fish stocks classifies as biologically sustainable decreased from 10% to more than 35% (37.7% in 2021)
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This indicator measures the sustainability of the world's marine capture fisheries by their abundance. A fish stock of which abundance is at or greater than the level, that can produce the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) is classified as biologically sustainable. In contrast, when abundance falls below the MSY level, the stock is considered biologically unsustainable. The indicator will measure progress towards SDG Target 14.4.https://www.fao.org/sustainable-development-goals-data-portal/data/indicators/1441-fish-stocks-sustainability/en
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SOURCE
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FAO State of the world fisheries 2024
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https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/f985caed-cc7a-457e-8107-7ce16c6ef209/content
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