• NOAA Fisheries - The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries department is dedicated to rebuilding and maintaining sustainable fisheries in U.S. territorial waters.

• National Marine Fisheries Service - A branch of NOAA Fisheries, NMFS is responsible for implementing the Endangered Species Act for 26 listed species of salmonids. It also oversees the westcoast groundfish fishery and administers treaties, laws and funding programs for Northwest fisheries.

• Online Mariner.com - A news source for commerical fishers. Contains newstories and classified ads of interest to anyone interested in the business of commerical fishing.

• National Fisherman - Online sister to America's premiere commerical fishing publication. This site contains information on current market prices, current news, classified ads, a discussion board and a product list.

• Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations - Founded in 1945, the FAO's mandate is to raise the standards of living, agricultural production and nutrition of rural populations around the world. The FAO's Major Programme on Fisheries seeks to develop sustainable fisheries and responsible fishing practices that will contribute to increased food security for the world's developing nations.

• American Fisheries Society - AFS is dedicated to the preservation of fisheries through conservation, ecologically sound fishing practices, research and the promotion of fisheries professionals.

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