In 2013 the world catch was 93.8 million tonnes, 1.4 million tonnes more than the year before, according to FAO data. Most of the catch was in the Pacific Ocean. The most caught species is the Peruvian anchovy (Anchoveta) like in previous years. The second most caught species is Alaska pollock. The largest part of the world catch was caught in Asian territories, second most in the American continents and Europe was third. China fished most in 2013. Norway fished most of all European countries and are in 12th place on world basis. Iceland was in second place in Europe, and is in the 18th place of all countries regarding quantity of catch in tonnes and 1.47% of the world catch.

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