This document was prepared for the thirtieth session of the Asia-Pacific Fishery Commission (APFIC), which was held in Sulawesi, Indonesia from 11 to 13 August 2008. APFIC has continued to implement its new role as a regional consultative forum and is endeavouring to respond effectively to the changing requirements in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the region. APFIC is committed to improving the quality of information on the status and trends of fisheries and aquaculture in the region and to reviewing and analysing this information regularly. The purpose of this document is to inform APFIC Member States of the current status and potential of fisheries and aquaculture in Asia and the Pacific region and the emerging issues facing the sector.
