This general survey of the Review of Fisheries describes trends in capture fisheries and aquaculture production, trade, fleet development, employment and government financial transfers, providing a snapshot of key developments. It also provides an overview of key recent policy developments. Many member and non-member economies are undertaking important structural and policy reform in their fisheries sector, and new governance structures and management instruments are being put in place. Finally, this general survey offers an overview of the activities of the OECD Committee for Fisheries (COFI) and the OECD Fisheries Secretariat.