Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Latvia

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Latvia

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) - Profile on LATVIA - Coast, lakes & ports - Latvia’s fisheries sector is steeped in longstanding traditions and history. The fishing fleet comprises 703 fishing vessels - 68 fish offshore in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga, 7 high seas vessels and 628 small scale coastal fishing vessels. High seas fishing takes place in the areas approved by the North West Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO), the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC), and the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF).

In the Baltic Sea, bottom set gill nets and trawls are the key gear, while fleets target herring, sprat and cod. In high seas, mackerel, horse mackerel, sardinella and redfish account for most of the catch.

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Latvia - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Latvian Fisheries Information Centre  Latvian Fisheries Marketing and Information Centre provides detailed information on external and internal market trade conditions, restrictions and requirements, as well as consumer demand and behavior on domestic and export markets.

 

Union of Latvian Fish Processing Industry - The Union of Latvian Fish Processing Industry (ULFPI) is a public organization, in which the leading Latvian fish processing enterprises are united by the direction of basic activity — the production of canned fish. The ULFPI was founded on 22 August 2000.

 

Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China - Latvian Fish Manufacturers that are authorized to export fish products to China. On 29 May, 2015, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) published on its website a list of 11 Latvian food manufacturers which will be allowed to export certain fish products to China including canned, frozen and smoked fish.

 

The Fisheries Secretariat - The Fisheries Secretariat is a non-profit organisation dedicated to work towards more sustainable fisheries at an international level, with a focus on the European Union. The Fisheries Secretariat (FISH) is a non-profit organisation working towards sustainable fisheries in Europe with a strong focus on the Baltic Sea. Our long-term goal is healthy seas with thriving fish stocks and great diversity. At FISH, we work towards more sustainable fisheries through information, international co-operation, capacity building and lobbying. We have a particular mission to support and help other organisations, as well as the public, with information and knowledge.

 

AQUASTAT is FAO's global information system on water and agriculture developed by the Land and Water Division. It collects, analyses and disseminates data and information by country and by region. Its aim is to provide users interested in global, regional and national analyses with comprehensive information related to water resources and agricultural water management across the world, with emphasis on countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Information for Latvia

 

Network of Aquaculture Centres in Central Eastern Europe - Formed to facilitate the R&D sphere in Central-Eastern Europe to be an integral part of the European Research Area. Exchange of information among members (within the region). Facilitate the transfer of information relevant to aquaculture development of the region. Exchange of scientists with special regard to young ones. Initiate joint research and training programs. Facilitate efforts aiming at the better involvement of CEE institutions in European-level aquaculture development programs. Assist the organisation of regional aquaculture meetings and conferences. Facilitate the improvement of partnership between science and practice, with special regard to SMEs and producers associations. Enhance the capacity of CEE institutions to be able to initiate and run regional aquaculture development projects supported by the EU, FAO and other international organisations. Development collaboration between the "Network" and other regional networks/organisations with special regard to NACA (Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific). Member countries: Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

 

Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) - Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia

 

 

Ocean Health Index Latvia - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Latvia