Commercial Fishing Seafood Industry Contacts - North America - USA  A - B

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in United States of America (USA)

 

Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission - Commission for the Conservation and Management  of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the  Western and Central Pacific Ocean

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for United States of America - 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.

 

International Coalition of Fishery Associations - The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) is a non- governmental organization of national fishery trade groups of the leading fishing nations of the world.

 

International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade - International professional association for fisheries management and seafood trade economists from industry, academia, government, and international agencies throughout the world.

 

World Aquaculture Society - An international non-profit society with over 4,000 members in 94 countries. Primary focus is to improve communication and information exchange within the diverse global aquaculture community.

 

West Coast Seafood Processors Association - (WCSPA) exists to serve the needs of the shore-based seafood processors in California, Oregon, and Washington, who must fight to survive in the face of today's economic, environmental, and regulatory challenges.

 

At-Sea Processors Association - a trade association representing seven companies that own and operate 19 U.S.-flag catcher/processor vessels that participate principally in the Alaska pollock fishery and west coast Pacific whiting fishery. By weight, these abundant, well managed groundfish fisheries account for more than one-third of all fish harvested in the U.S. each year. Fishery managers and scientists employ a precautionary approach to management to ensure healthy fish stocks for years to come.

 

Pacific Seafood Processors Association - The seafood industry of the Pacific Northwest contributes tens of thousands of jobs and over two billion dollars to the economies of Alaska and Washington annually. PSPA members have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the communities of Alaska and Washington in state-of-the-art facilities over the past two decades.

 

The Gulf Oyster Industry Council, the only trade association in the Gulf of Mexico region representing all sectors of the oyster industry from growers to retailers. Our members are dedicated to providing the highest quality and safest oysters in the world.

 

Ocean Health Index USA - 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 United States

 

International Salmon Farmers Association - Aquaculture, or fish farming is centuries old. Salmon farming began in Norway approximately 40 years ago but it has become an economic driver and social mainstay of coastal and rural communities all over the world – in countries like Canada, the United States, Chile, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. Salmon farming currently employs thousands of people, generates billions of dollars into local economies and provides leadership and training opportunities for young people so that they can work and raise families in their home communities. Farmed salmon has also become a staple part of a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet for people of all ages.

 

Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers - Caught in Alaska waters by U.S. fishermen then frozen once—and only once—Genuine Alaska Pollock™ is highest-quality whitefish available for your value-added seafood products. In fact, an independent scientific study confirmed that Genuine Alaska Pollock is superior to twice-frozen pollock in more than 40 categories, including tenderness, flakiness, and flavor.

 

International Association of Fish Inspectors - Fish, seafood and associated products that are safe, of acceptable quality and readily available for sale in the world's marketplaces. The International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) is a new and growing organization serving the world fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter, IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information, foster interaction, understanding and professional collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, disseminate knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated products inspection, and promote advancement of the state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and education.

 

Inter American Tropical Tuna Commission: The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

 

Complete resource on FSMA - This resource contains statistics and links to the best sources on the
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USA Fish Law News - Get the latest news on US Fish Laws