Genetic improvement and breeding that make fish more productive, resilient and nutritious.
Policy, markets and production research that helps aquatic foods reach more people sustainably.
Putting nutrient-rich aquatic foods within reach of mothers, children and vulnerable groups.
Building fairer opportunities for women, youth and small-scale producers.
Connecting aquatic food research with the wider fight against hunger and poverty.
Global impact from WorldFish research and innovations
People, including women and children, nourished adequately with aquatic foods integrated in their diets
Women and people from other marginalized groups empowered with greater access to resources, markets, and decision-making in the fisheries and aquaculture sector
Households increased their incomes through increased sustainable production of aquatic foods
Hectares restored through sustainable/improved management of natural resources
MT of fish, seaweed, and other aquatic foods produced with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and greater resource efficiency
WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that works with governments, farmers and fishing communities to turn aquatic foods into a lasting source of nutrition, income and environmental resilience.
Of Impact
Across 3 Regions
People depending on small-scale fisheries & aquaculture for their livelihoods
Projected volume of aquatic food production by 2030
People engaged in the primary fisheries & aquaculture sector (2018)
Value of the ocean economy, incl. fisheries, shipping & tourism
"Better fish seed has put bigger harvests, and bigger returns, in the hands of farmers across our district."
"Working with WorldFish gave us the evidence we needed to make aquaculture part of our national food security plan."
"The training on climate-smart pond management changed how our whole cooperative plans the season."
"Coastal fisheries training helped our village set rules everyone actually sticks to, and catches are steadier now."
"The genetics research behind GIFT tilapia is the reason our hatchery can offer farmers a faster-growing, hardier fish."
Better fish seed and homestead ponds are lifting incomes for smallholder farmers.
View MoreCoastal fisheries management is protecting livelihoods and reef health alike.
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