The fishing grounds footprint is calculated based on estimates of the maximum sustainable catch for a variety of fish species. These sustainable catch estimates are converted into an equivalent mass of primary production based on the various species' trophic levels. This estimate of maximum harvestable primary production is then divided amongst the continental shelf areas of the world. Fish caught and used in aquaculture feed mixes are included. Measured in global hectares (gha) per person.
Type of variable: Continuous
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Last updated by source: 2023-07-26
Dataset | No. Countries |
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Standard cross-section: | 191 |
Standard time-series: | 204 |
OECD cross-section: | 38 |
OECD time-series: | 40 |