How Much Fish Are We Really Catching? (IMAGE) University of British Columbia Caption Thirty percent of global fish catch may be unreported, according to new research. Activities such as artisanal, subsistence, and illegal fishing are often not included in official statistics, obscuring the true extent of fishing worldwide. Credit The Pew Charitable Trusts Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.