Long-term changes and recurrent patterns in fisheries landings from Large Marine Ecosystems (1950-2004)

► Landings composition represent a fairly conservative and regional feature despite fluctuations in total abundances. ► Recurrent patterns in fishing histories correspond to different harvest strategies. ► Trawl fisheries cluster in the Northern Hemisphere suggesting a correlation with economic potential. ► Pelagic-dominated fisheries are related to ecosystems productive regimes. ► Low-resolved landings statistics hinder further refinements of management strategies.