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Wednesday 10 July 2013

Government Contacts & Information resources for Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Australia


Forum Fisheries Agency - The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is based in Honiara, Solomon Islands and comprises 17 member governments. It was established in August 1979 to help countries manage their fishery resources that fall within their 200 mile exclusive economic zones. The founding document of the Agency is the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention.

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 Australia - 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.

Seafood Industry Victoria - Seafood Industry Victoria is a non-profit organisation whose members are involved in the harvesting, processing, wholesaling, retailing and exporting of seafood in Victoria. Seafood Industry Victoria is the officially recognised peak body for the commercial fishing industry. In our capacity as the peak body we liaise with State government, media, environmental groups and other marine stakeholders on behalf of our member's best interests. The major role of the Seafood Industry Victoria is to disseminate the flow of information from these groups to industry and provide appropriate responses.

Seafood Services Australia - Seafood Services Australia’s mission is to be a catalyst for sustainable development of the seafood industry.

International Association of Fish Inspectors - The International Association of Seafood Professionals promotes the exchange of information and professional collaboration among individuals and organisations involved in global seafood trade...

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service - Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.

Abalone Association of Australasia Inc  - The Abalone Association of Australasia Inc (AAAI) is an organisation of licensed abalone processors/exporters in both the Australian and New Zealand abalone industry.

Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries  - The Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries was set up to foster the development of the wild-catch prawn industry through a national strategic approach.

Australian Prawn Farmer's Association (APFA) - The APFA was formed in 1991 to represent the interests and foster the development of the Australian prawn farming industry. The Association is a key contact for groups wishing to do business with the Australian prawn farming sector.

Food & Beverage Importers Association - The Food and Beverage Importers Association is an industry body dealing with regulatory controls, operational matters and logistics issues facing the food and beverage importers.

National Aquaculture Council - Peak Body representing the Australian aquaculture industry.

Australian Institute of Marine Science - The Australian Institute of Marine Science is one of the most innovative and progressive research laboratories in the world with unparalleled capability in the field of cutting-edge tropical marine science and technology.

The Exporters Club Adelaide - Australia
Helping Small Business Export.

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.

Pearl Producers Association - P.maxima pearling industry association.

The Master Fish Merchants' Association of Australia - Industry Association representing seafood merchants.

Queensland Seafood Industry Association - QSIA is active in representing members’ interests in a range of different areas affecting the industry including fisheries policy and management planning, marine park policy and planning, native title, seafood safety and quality, research and development, protection of the aquatic environment and marine safety amongst others.

Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries - The Department is protecting and conserving fisheries resources while maintaining profitable commercial and enjoyable recreational fishing sectors. The Department is also the lead agency in developing the policy framework for the management of Queensland's fisheries resources and the development of a profitable fisheries industry.

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