Q. Which organization recently released the 'State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024' report?
Answer:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Notes: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024, a flagship report of the FAO, analyzes global trends. In 2022, total aquatic production reached 223.2 million tonnes, with aquaculture surpassing capture fisheries for the first time. China led production (36%), followed by India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Peru. Inland fisheries, primarily in Asia and Africa, yielded 11.3 million tonnes. Finfish dominated inland aquaculture (89.7%), while exports grew at 7.2% annually, mainly to the EU and the USA.