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Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association (ALFA) is a non-profit association of independent commercial longline vessel owners and crewmembers who are committed to continuing the sustainable harvest of sablefish, halibut, and groundfish, while supporting healthy marine ecosystems and strong coastal communities through resource stewardship and participation in federal, state, and local forums. Sitka, Alaska

AAFA (the American Albacore Fishing Association) is a non-profit organization representing commercial pole & line vessels. AAFA seeks to ensure responsible fishery management practices and the participation of vital fishing communities. It supports education regarding responsible fishing methods and promotes the health benefits of tuna consumption along with environmental benefits of sustainable fishery practices. AAFA strives to ensure the economic viability of pole & line fisheries now and into the future. Bonita, California

The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals. Bethesda, Maryland

The Aquatic Network covers a wide range of aquatic subjects, including aquaculture, aquariums, boating, commercial fisheries, conservation, education, recreational fishing, limnology, maritime and merchant marine, maritime heritage, ocean engineering, oceanography, seafood, and the water industry. The Aquatic Network includes databases, news, articles, employment opportunities, publications, images, sounds, videos, products and services, and more. Find the information you need. News, photos, videos, resources, events, organizations and more. Contribute and share your knowledge. The Aquatic Network is an information service for the aquatic world. Our website provides information on a wide range of aquatic topics, some serious and some more light-hearted. At our core is a passion for the aquatic world and a desire to promote sustainable commerce and preserve our planet's aquatic resources. Charlestown, Rhode Island

In the early 1940s, recognizing that they could accomplish far more through cooperation rather than individual effort, the Atlantic coast states came together to form the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission). An Interstate Compact, ratified by the states and approved by the U.S. Congress in 1942, acknowledged the necessity of the states joining forces to manage their shared migratory fishery resources and affirmed the states’ commitment to cooperative stewardship in promoting and protecting Atlantic coastal fishery resources. For over 70 years, the Commission has served as a deliberative body of the Atlantic coastal states, coordinating the conservation and management of 25 nearshore fish species. Arlington, Virginia

The Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters is the National Sector Council for the fish harvesting industry in Canada. It was founded in 1995 to represent the interests of fish harvesters at the national level and to promote professionalization. CCPFH's main objective is to ensure that fish harvesters have the required knowledge and skills for their trade and to meet the human resource needs of the Canadian fishing industry now and in the future. Ottawa, ON Canada

The Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance engages our local fishing community in building lasting solutions to protect our ecosystem and the future of our fishing businesses. Founded in 1991 by the local fishing fleet, we are now a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization and the leading voice for commercial fishermen on Cape Cod. We believe that a healthy marine environment is essential to the success of Cape Cod's fishing economy, and we know that better ways to manage our fisheries are needed to protect them. We are taking action now to make sure there will be future generations of fish and fishermen. Chatham, Massachusetts

Conserving, Restoring and Managing the United States Caribbean Fishery Resources. The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) is one of eight regional fishery management councils, established under PL 94-265, known as the Magnuson-Stevens Act (the Act) or Sustainable Fisheries Act as amended in 1996, for the conservation and orderly utilization of the fishery resources of the United States of America. San Juan, Puerto Rico

Our Vision is: "To promote sustainable use of fisheries and aquaculture resources in and among Member States, by development, management and conservation of these resources in collaboration with stakeholders to benefit the people of the Caribbean region." Belize City, Belize

News, events, and other information for the commercial fishing, aquaculture, and seafood industries of North America. Commercial Fishing is a resource for commercial fishing, aquaculture, online seafood vendors, seafood wholesalers, bait dealers, equipment suppliers, fishermen, commercial boat builders and anyone interested in commercial fishing.

Online classified ads for boats, fishing boats, equipment and licenses. A website for UK and Irish Commercial Fishermen. Boats for sale on Findafishingboat. Selling fishing boats online since 1999. Thousands of boats, fishing licences and fishing equipment have now sold on FAFB. Commercial fishing, recreational fishing, sell your boat or any marine item, boating, buy and sell boats and marine equipment, marine services, jobs, fishing licences, quota, boats always wanted.

Fish Safe's mission is simply this... To give BC's commercial fishermen the knowledge and tools to come home safely - season after season. Experienced fishermen know that incorporating safety into their fishing operations just makes good business sense. For well over a decade, Fish Safe has been driven by a belief that because commercial fishermen are the primary stakeholders engaged in fishing, they should also be the primary voices utilized in defining, designing and delivering safety training in their industry. Richmond, BC Canada

Our Department is made up of national headquarters, based in Ottawa, and six regions, stretching from coast to coast to coast. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has the lead federal role in managing Canada’s fisheries and safeguarding its waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. Canada

Fisheries New Zealand works to ensure that fisheries resources are managed to provide the greatest overall benefit to New Zealanders. Our focus is the sustainability of New Zealand's wild fish stocks, aquaculture, and the wider aquatic environment, now and for future generations. Site provides info on Recreational fishing, Commercial fisheries, Aquaculture, and more. Wellington, New Zealand

Fish for the Future - Managing Fish Resources in Western Australia. The Department of Fisheries' primary responsibility is to conserve, develop and manage the fish and aquatic resources of Western Australia to ensure there are 'fish for the future'. We do this through managing and licensing commercial and recreational fishing activities and protecting the aquatic environment and ecosystems on which fish depend. Perth WA Australia

Representing Trawlers in Washington, Oregon, and California. The Fishermen's Marketing Association (FMA) was founded in 1952 in order to promote stable prices and an orderly flow of wholesome seafood to the consumer. Today the FMA supplies groundfish and shrimp to around twenty different fish processing companies at over forty buying stations from Bellingham, Washington to San Pedro, California. The foremost objective of the FMA is to promote market stability. This stability provides year-round employment for fishermen, crew members and processors plus year-round availability to the global consumer. Market stability is accomplished through uniform prices and continuous supply. Eureka, California

Fisherynation was created for all fishermen of every region, enabling them to interact with one another regionally, and to discuss their regional issues utilizing the democratic process to come to consensus, then being supported by fishermen from around the country for political activism, lobbying our representatives as one united front. The website was also created for interested citizens that desire to learn about the industry.

The worlds first digital platform for fisheries. Connecting skippers and shipowners with service providers. Receive access to 4000 fishing vessels, technical details, owners, financial statements, Analytics, and satellite AIS. The Hague, Netherlands

Fishing Partnership has been supporting the health, safety, and economic security of commercial fishermen and their families since 1997. Our services include: Help with health insurance; Safety and Survival Training; Harborside health screenings and special Programs & Services; Advice from legal and financial professionals; Professional counseling on family issues, depression, grief, substance abuse. The idea behind the Fishing Partnership emerged from the fishing industry itself. Local fishing leaders got together and agreed that even though their fisheries had different interests, they could all benefit from an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of their families. Burlington, Massachusetts

Global Fishing Watch is the result of a partnership between Oceana, SkyTruth and Google that identifies apparent fishing activity and provides the world's first global view of commercial fishing. Global Fishing Watch is an online tool that allows anyone in the world with an internet connection to see what 35,000 of the world’s largest commercial fishing vessels are doing, and to track them in near-real time, for free. Our purpose is to create and publicly share knowledge about human activity at sea to enable fair and sustainable use of our ocean. We use cutting-edge technology to turn big data into actionable information. We believe human activity at sea should be common knowledge in order to safeguard the global ocean for the good of all. Global Fishing Watch partners with leading scientific institutions to produce new open-source datasets and analyses and understand the most critical challenges facing our ocean. Washington, DC

The Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association (GFWA) is a non-profit organization promoting the New England fishing industry, helping to preserve the Atlantic Ocean as a food supply for the world, and assisting active and retired fishermen and their families to live better lives. Since 1969, the GFWA has been a strong voice expressing the concerns of the fishing industry at local, state, federal, and international meetings and hearings. The goal of the organization is to help promote a healthy environment and a just economy that allows local and family-owned businesses to survive in a changing world. It defends the rights of fishing people and develops programs that are economic, educational, cultural, and social in scope. Gloucester, Massachusetts

An organization of the five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida), whose coastal waters are the Gulf of Mexico. Its principal objective is the conservation, development, and full utilization of the fishery resources of the Gulf of Mexico. Its charge is: "to promote better utilization of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the seaboard of the Gulf of Mexico, by the development of a joint program for the promotion and protection of such fisheries and the prevention of the physical waste of the fisheries from any cause." Ocean Springs, Mississippi

The Gulf Trollers Association is an industry organization of independent owner/operators of troll fishing vessels, engaged in the commercial salmon fishery on the West Coast of Canada. Our members ply the waters of the Gulf of Georgia and Johnstone Straits, between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland in pursuit of Wild Pacific Salmon. Founded in 1979, the Gulf Trollers Association represents the interests of trollers, and works to protect wild salmon and the environment they depend upon. British Columbia, Canada

Established in 1993 by the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA), IFR is responsible for carrying out the fishery research and conservation needs of working fishing men and women. Initially, IFR helped fishermen in California and the Pacific Northwest address salmon protection and restoration issues, with particular focus on dam, water diversion, and forestry concerns. Since 1998, IFR’s range of programs has greatly expanded to encompass conservation projects and policy debates at the regional, national, and international levels. Thanks in part to funding provided by private foundation grants, government contracts, and individual donations, IFR continues to work towards its vision of global sustainable fisheries. San Francisco, California

The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is an international organization established by a Convention between Canada and the United States of America. The objective is to develop the stocks of Pacific halibut in the Convention waters to those levels which will permit the optimum yield from the fishery and to maintain the stocks at those levels. The science and research activities conducted by the IPHC are directed towards fulfilling the following continuing objectives of the Commission: i) improving the annual stock assessment and quota recommendations; ii) developing information on current management issues; and iii) contributing to improve the knowledge of the biology and life history of Pacific halibut. Seattle, Washington

Since its creation in 1997, IntraFish Media has become the leading Norwegian media house for the international fisheries and aquaculture industries. With its focus on updated and accurate business news, the group's products have generated an increased level of interest in the fishing industry - particularly the aquaculture sector - among new reader groups.

Proudly working with and serving the lobster industry from New York to Newfoundland since 1987, the core of the Lobster Institute mission is to sustain both the lobster resource and a viable lobster fishery… through conservation, outreach, research and education. Located at The University of Maine, the Lobster Institute is the only organization of it kind. It was founded jointly by Maine’s lobster industry associations and the University – and quickly spread to be an international presence. We now work for and with lobstermen and all sectors of the lobster industry from Long Island Sound to Newfoundland. Orono, Maine

Founded in 1954, the Maine Lobstermen's Association works hard to protect the lobster resource, our traditions and way of life. Founded on the principles of unity and cooperation, the MLA was formed by lobstermen to empower Maine’s lobster industry by speaking with a united voice. Our strength is in our numbers. We are the largest commercial fishing industry group on the east coast, representing the interests of 1200 lobstermen from Eastport to Kittery. As a commercial fishing organization, we are only as strong as our membership. If you are a lobsterman, we work for you and need your support! Kennebunk, Maine

Marine Scotland is responsible for marine and fisheries issues in Scotland. Its purpose is to manage Scotland's seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability. Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Marine Yellow Pages is the complete guide to the commercial fishing, maritime, seafood processing, offshore oil, shipbuilding & repair, ports & harbors, and workboat industries. There are three printed editions: Alaska/West Coast, Atlantic States and Gulf States and an online directory site. Published by Davison Publishing, Maitland, Florida

The Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association is a member-driven organization that accepts and supports the interdependence of species conservation and the members' collective economic interests. The Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association was established in 1963 by the fishermen, for the fishermen, and is presently the leading commercial fishing industry association in New England. On behalf of the 1,700 members, the MLA works to maintain both the industry and the resource. The MLA strives to be proactive on issues affecting the lobster industry and is active in the management process at both the state and federal levels. Scituate, Massachusetts

The Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance's mission is to enhance and maintain healthy marine ecosystems by organizing a decentralized network of community-based fishermen, fishworkers and allies. We are a fishermen-led organization that promotes fleet diversity and gives a voice to independent, community based fishermen. We work with community based fishermen on market and policy alternatives that protect and maintain marine biodiversity while ensuring healthy local fishing economies that feed healthy food systems. We advocate for policies and practices that will sustain our fisheries. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Founded in 1908, The National Shellfisheries Association is an international organization of scientists, management officials and members of industry, all concerned with the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of shellfish resources - clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, snails, shrimp, lobsters, crabs, among many other species of importance. Oxford, Maryland

The Division of Marine Fisheries is dedicated to ensuring sustainable marine and estuarine fisheries and habitats for the benefit and health of the people of North Carolina. The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state's marine and estuarine resources. The DMF's jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. This site has tons of information for Commercial Fishing and Recreational Fishing in North Carolina. Raleigh, North Carolina

New England and the Mid-Atlantic, including the Chesapeake Bay, have a long and storied history of fishing. It began with the Native American tribes who celebrated annual fish runs, and continued with colonial settlers, whalers, and the modern fishing fleet. Fishing still defines our culture today, with lobsters, sea scallops, crabs, and a variety of fish filling our menus and attracting tourists from all over the world. We are also dedicated to conserving, protecting, and rebuilding endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species in rivers, bays, estuaries, and marine waters off New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Our work helps ensure the survival of protected marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish for future generations. Our work to maintain sustainable fisheries and protect marine life is a joint effort of the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office and Northeast Fisheries Science Center, offering sound science to help inform management decisions in an ever-changing environment. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Newport Fishermen's Wives is a non-profit corporation of fishermen's wives, mothers, daughters, and friends, supporting a strong sense of community helping to further the causes of industry, safety, seafood education, and family support. Newport, Oregon

NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. We provide vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems—all backed by sound science and an ecosystem-based approach to management. U.S. fisheries are among the world’s largest and most sustainable. Seafood harvested from U.S. federally managed fisheries is inherently sustainable as a result of the U.S. fishery management process. Using the Magnuson-Stevens Act as the guide, NOAA Fisheries works in partnership with Regional Fishery Management Councils to assess and predict the status of fish stocks, set catch limits, ensure compliance with fisheries regulations, and reduce bycatch. Formally known as the National Marine Fisheries Service, we are an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Alaska's dynamic, often ice-covered seas are home to a remarkable diversity of life—crustaceans, fish, seals, sea lions, porpoises, whales, and more. Few places in the world offer such beauty and bounty. This region of nearly 1.5 million square miles includes waters in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Chukchi Sea, and Beaufort Sea. Alaska produces more than half the fish caught in waters off the coast of the United States, with an average wholesale value of nearly $4.5 billion a year. Alaska's fisheries are among the best-managed, most sustainable in the world. Alaska resources provide jobs and a stable food supply for the nation, while supporting a traditional way of life for Alaska Native and local fishing communities. Together, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office and Alaska Fisheries Science Center help ensure the sustainability of these marine resources for generations. Juneau, Alaska

The North Carolina Fisheries Association, Inc. (NCFA) is a non-profit trade association created by commercial fishermen in 1952, to facilitate the promotion of North Carolina families, heritage and seafood through accessible data about the ever-changing commercial fishing industry.

The North Carolina Watermen United organization represents the needs of our coastal communities by protecting the livelihood of the people who fish for a living and provides a voice for fair regulations. Our updated site and our outlook will better keep our members and all educated fishermen informed and up-to-speed on the four stakeholders in the Fisheries Resources that surround our professional watermen. The four stakeholders are: Charter/Headboat Fishermen, Commercial Harvesters, Recreational Fishermen, and Consumers.

The Northeast Seafood Coalition is a non-profit membership organization representing commercial fishing entities in the northeastern United States on political and policy issues affecting their interests as participants in the multispecies (groundfish) fishery. The work of the Northeast Seafood Coalition is geared toward crafting real solutions to complex fishery problems. We strive to find creative solutions that work to rebuild fish stocks while preserving family-owned fishing businesses and a diverse groundfish fishing fleet. Gloucester, Massachusetts

NAFO is an intergovernmental fisheries science and management body. NAFO was founded in 1979 as a successor to ICNAF (International Commission of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries) (1949-1978). NAFO's overall objective is to contribute through consultation and cooperation to the optimum utilization, rational management and conservation of the fishery resources of the Convention Area. NAFO has 12 Members from Central and North America, Europe and Asia.

The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations (PCFFA) is the largest and most active trade association of commercial fishermen on the West Coast. PCFFA has led the fishing industry in protecting the rights of fishermen and fishing communities since 1976. We constantly fight for the long-term survival of commercial fishing as a productive livelihood and way of life. San Francisco, California

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional fishery management councils established by the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 for the purpose of managing fisheries 3-200 miles offshore of the United States of America coastline. The Pacific Council is responsible for fisheries off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Representing California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska, the PSMFC does not have regulatory or management authority; rather it serves as a forum for discussion, works for coastwide consensus to state and federal authorities. As stated by the governing compact, PSMFC's purpose shall be "to promote the better utilization of fisheries – marine, shell, and anadromous, which are of mutual concern, and to develop a joint program of protection and prevention of physical waste of such fisheries in all of those areas of the Pacific Ocean over which the compacting states jointly or separately now have or may hereafter acquire jurisdiction." Portland, Oregon

The Portland Fish Exchange is America's first all-display fresh seafood auction that opened in 1986. The Exchange is a non-profit, quasi-public corporation managed by a Board of Directors representing seafood buyers and sellers, City residents and government leaders. The Exchange's primary function is offloading and auctioning of seafood. Commercial fishing vessels are offloaded in the early morning. Portland, Maine

The Organisation now manages the fishing activities of its members in all fisheries making it one of the largest fisheries managers in Europe. Apart from its direct marketing activities, the Organisation implements the EU price support scheme for fish. An essential part of this scheme is the grading of fish according to size and quality criteria. Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Seafood, Fishing, Aquaculture, Marine & Angling Directory. Seafood market prices, industry news & information, maritime resources, and a lot more.

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