GRSF Areas Database

The GRSF Areas Database is a collaborative initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the University of Washington, and the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). It represents the most comprehensive global repository of spatial information on areas related to fisheries and stocks, encompassing biological distribution areas, assessment areas, statistical areas, and management areas.The database integrates official geospatial information provided by national authorities and international organizations such as Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs) and Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs). Construction of the GRSF ADB relies exclusively on authoritative sources—including official maps, GIS portals, area coordinates, and official codes—which are subsequently harmonized through the geoflow framework to ensure compliance with GRSF Standards.The GRSF Areas Database serves as the foundation of the GRSF geospatial components, enabling the georeferencing and visualization of stocks and fisheries, supporting data alignment across source databases, and ensuring consistent spatial representation of fisheries related areas worldwide.