Global marine capture fisheries production has remained stable in recent years at around 79 million tonnes, while Asian fishery production continues to increase and now accounts for around 61% of total global production. Within Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia have seen consistent increases in fishery production over the past decade of around 29% and 28% respectively. However, many fisheries in the region are fully or overexploited. Unreported catch, including from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, poses a major challenge. Inland fisheries production in Asia has also increased strongly over the past decade, rising 50% compared to 21% in the rest of the world. Fish consumption varies widely in the region depending