Each country profile follows the same pattern, but not all subject entries occur in each profile as they are not applicable to some. Names of fishes, crustaceans, molluscs, etc., both English and scientific, have been standardised throughout. Local names have been included wherever they were supplied. The families of fishes shown in the species lists are those recognised by Nelson. 2 Units used are metric in all cases, except some weights from districts in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands which are given in tons. It is not known if this represents a U.S. ton or a metric tonne. Monetary values3 are given for each country in the currency locally used. Abbreviations used are: m, metre; ha, hectare; kg, kilogram; t, tome; h, hour; d, day. The use of brackets around a figure indicates that it is only a rough estimate. The symbol + indicates that an item is produced but the amount is unknown; the symbol - indicates not applicable or not known.