Try FAO's Fisheries Department web page. The address below links to the latest
edition of the state of world fisheries and aquaculture 1998
http://www.fao.org/docrep/w9900e/w9900e00.htm
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Janet Webster, Librarian
Marilyn Potts Guin Library (541) 867-0108
Hatfield Marine Science Center (541) 867-0105 (fax)
Oregon State University 128.193.170.35 Ariel
Newport, OR 97365 USA Janet.Webster@orst.edu
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Lord [SMTP:fishinfo@guernsey.net]
> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 3:35 AM
> To: seafood@ucdavis.edu
> Subject: Require latest world aquaculture figures
>
> I tried to reach the FAO in Rome five times this morning but everyone I try to
> reach is either away or out to lunch or has a phone number that doesn't work.
>
> I am writing a short, chatty article on aquaculture for our local
> newspaper.... Can someone on the list provide me with the latest world
> aquaculture production figures? Does aquaculture provide about 20% of the
> world's aquatic production. I am just looking for a total figure in millions
> of metric tons. If someone can provide a percentage breakdown between
> seaweed, invertebrates and fish that would be useful too. Thank you.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Yours sincerely,
> Richard
> Richard Lord
> Guernsey GY1 1BQ
> Great Britain
>
> Email: fishinfo@guernsey.net
> Tel: +44 (0)1481 700688
> Fax: +44 (0)1481 700699
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