BIM is the Irish State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish Sea Fishing and Aquaculture industries.
The European Union Fisheries is the instrument for management of the EU fisheries and aquaculture.
FAO's Major Programme on Fisheries aims to promote sustainable development of responsible fisheries and contribute to food security. To implement this Major Programme, the Fisheries Department focuses its activities, through programmes in Fishery Resources, Fishery Policy, Fishery Industries and Fishery Information.
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commision (IOC) of UNESCO provides Member States of the United Nations with an essential mechanism for global co-operation in the study of the ocean. The IOC assist governments to address their individual and collective ocean and coastal problems through the sharing of knowledge, information and technology and through the coordination of national programs.
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. ICFA was formed in 1988 to provide a unified voice and representation of the world's commercial fishing industries in international forums.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent marine pollution from ships.
International Whaling Commission's (IWC) purpose is to provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) is responsible for the management, conservation and protection of living marine resources within the United States' Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) works across all sectors of the UK seafood industry to promote good quality, sustainable seafood.
Seafood Services Australia's (SSA) mission is to be a catalyst for sustainable development of the seafood industry in Australia.
The WorldFish Center is an autonomous, nonprofit organization, and was established as an international center in 1977. The Center is an operational entity with programs funded by grants from private foundations and governments.
Other international organisations
More international organisations are found on
Fish Farmings link.
