According to Statistics Iceland, the world catch in 2004 totalled 95 million tonnes, an increase of 4.8 million tonnes from 2003.
The greatest volume came from the Pacific Ocean. 53.5 million tonnes were caught, accounting 56.3% of the world catch.
The Atlantic came second with 21 million tonnes – 22.1% of the world catch.
Peruvian anchovy was the most fished species, with 10.7 million tonnes (11.2% of the world catch) being caught.
Second was Alaska Pollock with 2.7 million tonnes.
China was the biggest fishing nation, catching 16.9 million tonnes – 17.8% of the world catch.
Peru came second with 9.6 million tonnes.
