The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was established in 1955 by the Canadian/U.S. Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. The commission coordinates fisheries research, controls the invasive sea lamprey, and facilitates cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal management agencies.

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission - Efficiently Allocating Resources in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington since 1947.

The Menhaden Resource Council is an educational and informational organization supported by the menhaden industry. The Atlantic menhaden fishery is probably America's oldest business. Over the years, the fishery grew from its use as an agricultural fertilizer to a source of oil for lamps and then to animal feed supplements. Today's market for menhaden products is diverse and growing. The oil pressed from menhaden, which is rich in heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, is a FDA approved health food additive.

The Marine Fish Conservation Network (MFCN) is a coalition of over 150 national and regional environmental organizations, commercial and recreational fishing groups, aquariums, and marine science groups dedicated to conserving marine fish and to promoting their long-term sustainability.

The Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) - providing information exchange among governmental, non-governmental, academic, and commercial users of marine resources in the Gulf and Caribbean region.

The Division of Sport Fish was established in 1951 as part of Alaska's territorial government to oversee Alaska's developing sport fisheries. Its creation coincided with the passage of the Dingle-Johnson Act that gave states and territories dedicated federal funds to conduct scientific research related to recreational fisheries. Today, the Division is responsible for oversight and management of Alaska's sport and personal use fisheries worth more than 500 million dollars annually.

The Aquatic Environment of Western Australia, coastline and river systems. Sustainable management of the environment. Restrictions of fish movements, and restricted areas and regional environmental Management and Research issues.

The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (IAFWA), founded in 1902, represents the government agencies responsible for North America's fish and wildlife resources. IAFWA applies expertise in science, policy, economics and coalition-building to serve its members as a national and international voice on a broad array of wildlife and conservation issues.

ParkNet is your official gateway to the sites and services of the National Park Service. Use our Visit Your Parks guide to begin exploration of America national park system.

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.