Fishery Groups & Professional Organizations

International - Australia - England - New Zealand - Norway - Scotland - United States

International

• Atlantic Salmon Federation - International non-profit organization which promotes the conservation and wise management of the Atlantic salmon and its environment.
• B C Aboriginal Fisheries Comm (B.C.) -
• Institute of Food Technologists - A nonprofit scientific society with 28,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia and government.
• Institute of Food Technologists - Seafood Technology Division - Covers all htmlects of the science and technology of fish and shellfish, including harvesting, production, preparation, processing, utilization, nutrition, and marketing.
• International Marinelife Alliance - Dedicated to the protection of marinelife forms and the conservation of their habitat.
• Ocean Trust - A non-profit, member supported, education and research foundation whose mission is to promote the responsible protection, science-based management and rationale use of the oceans as a source of food and livelihood for people around the world.
• Ocean Voice International (Ottawa) - Conserving marine diversity and ecosystems, promoting sustainable use of marine resources, enhancing life & equity of benefits of coastal fishers.
• Pacific Fishery Biologists - Promotes fisheries science through research, cooperation, and the free exchange of ideas. Members in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Canada.
• Pacific Fisheries Technologists - Provides a medium of exchange of technical and scientific information among fisheries technologists, and those interested in fisheries technology.
• Seafood Science & Technology Society of the Americas - A professional, educational association of aquatic food product technologists interested in the application of sciences to the unique problems of production, processing, packaging, distribution, storage and preparation of warmwater fishery products (harvested, cultured or imported).

England

• Marine Conservation Society - The leading environmental charity in the UK dedicated solely to protecting the marine environment.

New Zealand

• New Zealand Fishing Industry Board - In-depth information on the New Zealand fishing industry.

Norway

• Fiskerinæringens Felles Kompetansestyre - Association (in Norwegian).

Scotland

• Scottish Quality Trout - Association of trout growers and processors.

United States

• Alaska Marine Conservation Council - People through out Alaska working to protect the health and diversity of Alaska's marine ecosystem.
• Alaskan Oceans, Seas, and Fisheries Research Foundation (AK) - To promote a greater understanding and prudent utilization of the oceans, seas and fisheries surrounding Alaska through research.
• American Fisheries Society (AFS) - Professional society representing fisheries scientists.
• American Fisheries Society--Alaska Chapter
• American Fisheries Society--Southern New England Chapter (CT, MA, RI)
• American Fisheries Society--Humbolt Chapter (CA)
• American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - Dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles.
• California Fisheries and Seafood Institute - An association of individuals and businesses engaged in, or allied to, the consumer seafood supply industry.
• Columbia River Alliance - Supports a balance of economic, biological, cultural and social needs of the Columbia and Snake River system.
• Fishermen's Marketing Association - Represents commercial groundfish and shrimp fishermen from San Pedro, California to Bellingham, Washington.
• Fish Expo (WA) - Fishing event.
• Fisheryxchange.com - portal site to the seafood industry to promote commerce and communication among watermen, seafood professionals and suppliers
• Golden Gate Fishermen's Association - An organization supporting California sport and commercial fishermen.
• Marine Fish Conservation Network - Charged with educating people across the country on fisheries issues and calling upon Congress to introduce environmentally sustainable reforms into the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
• National Fisheries Institute - A non-profit trade association representing companies involved in all htmlects of the fish and seafood industry.
• Native Fish Society - Advocate for the conservation, protection and restoration of native fishes in the Northwest.
• North Carolina Fisheries Assn.
• Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission - Fisheries management organization of Northwest Indian tribes.
• Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations - Federation of 25 different port and fishermen's marketing associations spanning the US west coast from San Diego to Alaska.
• Pacific Coast Oyster Growers Assn. - Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, Mexico and Hawaii.
• Petersburg Fishermen's Services, Inc. - IFQ's, permits, expediting and documentation
• Save Our Wild Salmon - Coalition of Northwest fishers, conservationists, scientists, business people and private citizens working to restore the declining numbers of wild salmon in the Northwest.
• Sea Urchin Harvesters Association (CA) - Providing divers with information on policies, procedures, statutes, and regulations affecting the sea urchin fishery.
• Sustainable Fisheries Foundation (WA) - a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to the protection, enhancement, and wise use of fisheries resources in the Pacific Northwest.
• The Fishermens' Quay - internet resource for trawlers, seiners, crabbers and workboats for sale or wanted, fish & shellfish markets, fishing gear, shipbuilders, shipyards, ship brokers, marine architects, electronics, hydraulics & marine engines.
• United Fishermen of Alaska (AK) - Promotes and protects the common interest of Alaska's commercial fishing industry as a vital part of Alaska's social and economical well-being
• United Southeast Alaskan Gilnetters Assoc. (AK) - Fisheries information, members list, etc.
• hore-based seafood processors in California, Oregon, and Washington.
• Wheelhouse web - centrally providing links and resources for the Alaska and Pacific commercial fisherman the businesses that serve them.
• Women's Fisheries Network (US) - National nonprofit network of women and men dedicated to educating members and non-members alike about issues confronting the commercial fishing and seafood industry.